Radical Collaboration: Get to Know the EMSDC Resource Partners
The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s “Return On All Relationships” Conference (ROAR) is dedicated to connecting diverse suppliers with private, public, and government buying institutions. On October 3, 2024, ROAR will be returning to Philadelphia, after a successful April conference in Pittsburgh. In honor of the Philly theme, Radical Collaboration, we are shining a spotlight on EMSDC’s incredible Regional and Education Resource Partners. Take a moment to click on the provided links, explore their respective websites, and get to know them better to help grow your business.
Regional Resource Partners
- African American Chamber of Commerce of PA-NJ-DE
- African American Chamber of Commerce of Central PA
- African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
- African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA
- Allegheny Conference on Community Development
- Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
- The Business Center
- Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
- Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable Pittsburgh
- Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce
- The Enterprise Center
- Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
- MWDBE Governmental Committee
- Philadelphia MBDA Business Center (managed by The Enterprise Center)
- The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Three Rivers Business Alliance – The Pittsburgh/Greater Allegheny LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce
- Vibrant Pittsburgh
- Women’s Business Enterprise Center East
Education Resource Partners
National Resource Partners
- Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- National Veteran-Owned Business Association
- US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Radical Collaboration
According to Alea Bunch, EMSDC Director of MBE Services, “EMSDC is a National/Global business convenor, so it is imperative that we partner with local, regional, and national resource/advocacy partners to access local, diverse vendors and to fill gap industries in the EMSDC database.” In the spirit of Radical Collaboration, we’re currently confirming space and timing for resource partners to engage in this year’s ROAR conference.
Don’t miss out on another opportunity to stay engaged and maximize your MBE certification or Corporate Membership! Click here to register for the EMSDC’s ROAR Conference in Philadelphia, and join us as we explore what Radical Collaboration means. Discover innovative strategies on developing, maintaining, and expanding your business amidst economic hurdles. Meet new faces, spark new ideas, and embrace new energy!
We also invite you to stay connected on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, and make a donation to The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to help us in our mission. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Resource Partner with EMSDC, contact Alea Bunch, EMSDC Director of MBE Services.
The mission of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesses throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware, in an effort to initiate growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels. As an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), we certify and connect MBEs with member corporations that are committed to supplier development and want to purchase their products, services, and solutions.