Spotlight on Success: Celebrating MBEs During Small Business Month
The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is proud to serve MBEs throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Like other regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) across the country, we strive to advocate for and create opportunities for diverse suppliers — because growth for MBEs is growth for all.
To celebrate Small Business Month, we are shining a spotlight on four of our fabulous Class I suppliers. We also would like to take a moment to applaud the many ways that these and other certified minority-owned small businesses are filling the needs of communities and contributing to thriving economies throughout the region and beyond.
Cloud 9 Easy Go
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Cloud 9 Easy Go provides premium-quality portable seat cushions for people on the go, along with tote bags, tumblers, travel mugs, and velvety soft blankets. As a first-generation college graduate, inventor, and entrepreneur, Brittany Cribbs, Cloud 9 Easy Go Founder and CEO, says she is “living proof that it is possible to attain your wildest dreams if you believe you can and are willing to put in the work.” Her company is also a winner of USA Network’s “America’s Big Deal” (see the season 1, episode 2 winning pitch here)! Visit cloud9easygo.com for more info or to shop for products.
Old City Roasting Company
From an online store and three brick-and-mortar locations throughout Philadelphia, Old City Roasting Company sells top-quality Arabica coffee beans, roasted in small batches and shipped within forty-eight hours to guarantee freshness. They also offer stand-alone catering services, as well as a wide selection of teas and Earth-friendly products. Old City Roasting Company was founded in 1985, and the company’s new owners, Mittul Patel and Amy Zhou, were recently featured in a story published by The Philadelphia Inquirer! To read “Old City Coffee is sold after nearly 40 years, and they’ve kept it in the family,” click here, and visit oldcitycoffee.com to learn more about this newly-certified MBE.
Precision Industrial Equipment Care Inc.
With “big business, small business, it’s all our business” as its slogan, this veteran/minority-owned “one-stop-shop” provides a wide array of industrial maintenance services and solutions across government and market sectors. Per the company, “Precision Industrial Equipment Care, Inc. is the name you can trust with the maintenance and repair of your equipment and machinery for smooth functioning and longevity.” President/Director of Ops, Jeremy (Jay) Benson, and VP/Project Manager, Jake Walker, lead a certified and experienced team, equipped with state-of-the art tools to deliver flawless service and boost production for their clients. Visit piecinc.com to learn more.
Twins Language Services
Are you looking for professional interpreting and translation services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania? Under the direction of Merceline Amatta, Owner and Director, Twins Language Services employs a team of qualified, skilled interpreters and translators who “understand the nuances and the importance of using the right word for the right language” in any situation. Services include in-person or remote interpretation via phone or video conference, as well as translation and transcription for court cases, audio and video recordings, company meetings, and important documents, delivered round the clock with “unparalleled accuracy and speed.” Visit twinslanguageservices.com for more information or to request a free quote.
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.