Save the Date: Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities for EMSDC MBEs and Corporates
As a regional affiliate of “the largest national organization whose certification is uniformly recognized by Corporate America,” The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) initiates growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels across Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In 3 Tips for Success When Networking, we stated that the relationships forged between corporates and certified MBEs at signature EMSDC events help to create “a solid foundation for growth” and “a wealth of opportunities for all.” There is no better way to capitalize on your MBE certification than by engaging and connecting with our vast network of corporate partners. The same holds true for corporate members and partners who are committed to supplier diversity and securing its many benefits. Each regional or national event is a chance to learn, find leads, fund projects, break down barriers, and make or deepen business relationships. Don’t let another opportunity pass you by — save the date for these exciting in-person events. We hope to see you there!
MBEIC MBE Summit Changing the Narrative Together
September 13, 2024
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Please join us for the MBEIC MBE Summit, Changing the Narrative Together, hosted by EMSDC! As part of our commitment to enhancing growth and addressing procurement challenges, the MBEIC has launched a strategic initiative to foster mentoring relationships between Class III and IV MBEs and our Class I and II counterparts. This approach is aimed not only at building our smaller firms but also at presenting a united front to our corporate members with robust, collaborative solutions. Your involvement and commitment are crucial to the success of this engagement! Click here for details.
Youth & Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational
September 30, 2024
Huntingdon Valley, PA
Playing a round is good business! In addition to breakfast, golf, and a closing reception, the 2024 Golf Invitational will also feature clinics for beginners and those wishing to brush up on their skills, as well as targeted matchmaking opportunities. Proceeds will fund impactful youth programs, including the Business Center’s Youth Entrepreneur Camp, NOMO Foundation Philadelphia, the Tyreem M. Richmond Book Foundation, and the Urban Youth Racing School, along with business scholarships for our MBEs. For more information and to register, click here.
ROAR Radical Collaboration
October 3, 2024
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What’s all the noise about? The ROAR (Return On All Relationships) Conference is dedicated to connecting diverse suppliers with private, public and government buying institutions. This fall, ROAR will be held on the eastern side of Pennsylvania, after a successful spring event in Pittsburgh, with the theme of Radical Collaboration. Click here, and stay tuned for more info to come!
NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange/MBDA National MED Week
October 20-23, 2004
Atlanta, GA
In light of recent assaults on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we must set a course to champion the future of minority business enterprises. This isn’t just about being at the table; it’s about pulling up a chair, sharing experiences, and collectively shaping the landscape for MBEs and corporations alike. At the 2024 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange and MBDA National MED Week in Atlanta, we’ll continue marching towards the ambitious goal of reaching $1 trillion in NMSDC-certified MBE annual revenue by 2030. Help us rewrite the rules and propel us toward a future of inclusivity, prosperity, and equity! For more information and to register, click here.
Choice Awards
December 5, 2024
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The highly-anticipated 2024 Choice Awards will honor enterprising minority entrepreneurs who fuel the region’s economy, community leaders who are staunch advocates for diversity and inclusion, and corporations who value the innovative solutions diverse businesses bring to their supply chains. Click here, and stay tuned for more info to come!
If you don’t want to miss out, be sure to visit emsdc.org/emsdc-events/, and stay connected on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Please click here to make a donation to The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to help us in our mission.
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.