As of January 1, 2014, MBEs no longer need to obtain reciprocal certification to do business with a national member in another state or NMSDC region. Previously, for reciprocal services to be initiated between the home certifying Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (RMSDC) and the affiliate approached for reciprocal service, a reciprocal service form was completed using the Affiliate Portal (AP). Now, the RMSDC will provide subscription services to certified MBEs in good standing with their home certifying affiliate to those who wish to receive services from another council over and above those provided with a basic certification. The certified MBE will have to complete the application using the above button and provide proof of certification from their home certifying RMSDC.

With a subscription service, NMSDC certified MBEs outside of EMSDC’s region (Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware), can enjoy the same benefits as EMSDC MBEs including, but not limited to:

• Access to top corporate purchasing agents
• Premium business connection outings, networking events, and one-on-one matchmaking sessions
• Vital introductions to national corporate members
• Specialized procurement conferences and trade fairs
• Educational or development programs
• Certificate, welcome letter, and contact information for over 90 corporate members
• Access to the Opportunity Portal where you receive notifications of current bids
• Biweekly newsletter with live opportunities
• Eligible to compete for local EMSDC awards
• Invitations to join Industry Groups and committees
• Monthly electronic calendar of events
• Use of EMSDC conference room (up to 8 people and based on availability)
• Review of capability statement
• Feature spotlight on the website

Each Affiliate Regional Council will have a set of subscription services to offer certified MBEs that choose to do business in another service area. The services will be accessed using the affiliate council website, as either a bundle of services or on a pay-as-you go basis. Some services will be specific to a dominant industry or will be unique to the region or market in the service area. Other services will be based on the ability to provide specialized services, such as office rental or technology support.

The 23 NMSDC Affiliate Regional Councils will provide the following Standard Services for certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) without additional charge:

Certification process

Post-certification briefing

Inclusion in and access to the NMSDC supplier database

Discounted fees for registration at NMSDC national events

Eligibility for participation in NMSDC development programs

Advocacy

In order to qualify for subscription services, your company must meet the following requirements:

Must be an actively certified MBE within the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) network.

Must be in good financial standing with your home RMSDC at the time of the subscription service request.

A subscription service runs concurrently with your home affiliate council certification. The subscription expiration date will be the same as your home council certification expiration date. For example, if Company X is certified in Georgia with GMSDC from January 30, 2017 until January 30, 2018, then the subscription expiration date in Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware with EMSDC should also expire on the same date as the GMSDC certificate — January 30, 2018.

All MBEs are welcome to subscribe to the service at any time. However, any NMSDC-certified MBE requesting subscription services within 60 days of their certification expiring at their home certifying RMSDC will be asked to withhold their request until re-certification with their home certifying RMSDC is completed.

Please use the above buttons to pay online with a credit card, or mail a check to:

EMSDC

Rodin Place
2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 308
Philadelphia, PA 19130