SAVE THE DATE
A.C.C.E.S.S: The Bridge to Parity - Accelerating Capital, Contracts, and Equity to drive Supplier Sustainability
May 3-5, 2022
This year the event will be hybrid, with the in-person conference being held at TCF Center as well as a virtual component.
Matchmaker365 (MM365) is an on-demand, online matchmaking tool that allows actual corporate buyers or decision makers to curate sourcing opportunities according to their detailed specifications literally 24/7 and 365 days of the year.
Introducing
Practical Implementations of Industry 4.0 Technology for Manufacturers Webinar
Grant funds of up to $5000 are available to MBEs to assist in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies to support the initial installation and demo. The application is super simple and funds are limited, so apply today!
Holiday Issue
The final 2021 issue of the Gazette celebrates the season of giving. In this special Holiday Edition of the Gazette, MMSDC highlights the Holiday Marketplace as we support MBEs with products and services perfect for inclusion in your holiday shopping plans!
Minority-owned businesses continue to drive disproportionate unit growth in the US. Yet, the economic growth rate is slow. MMSDC recently commissioned research to determine how long it might take to close the gap for the benefit of all communities. The results should call anyone committed to inclusion to action.
In Response to MBE Certification Inquiries
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Certify
Increasing Access -
Develop
Equipping for Growth -
Connect
Fostering Collaboration -
Advocate
Driving Progress
Certification gives MBEs exclusive access to top corporate purchasing agents, premium networking events, searchable supplier databases, affordable consulting services, and technology programs.
Providing MBEs with resources and access to contracts and other business ventures.
EDUCATION
A diverse supply base offers a competitive advantage in today’s business economy.
EDUCATION
The MMSDC offers many training programs, workshops, and events to assist MBEs and corporate members in meeting their business goals.
Resources and support to help MBEs scale their business.
EDUCATION
- MMSDC Academy
- Curriculum
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
- A.I.M.
- Workforce Development
- Plug & Play Detroit by AmplifyD
- MBDA Center
- Advanced Manufacturing Project Center
GROWTH INITIATIVES
- Collaborative Growth Initiative
- Global Initiative
- Sourcing (Matchmaker 365)
A diverse supply base offers a competitive advantage in today’s business economy.
EDUCATION
Joining the MMSDC grants corporate members and MBEs access to a vast network of peers, mentors, and experts.
Creating an ecosystem focused on business growth and development.
CONNECTION
- One MMSDC: Magnify Mastermind
- One MMSDC: Native American Programs
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC)
- MMSDC Golf Tournament
Fostering collaboration, spurring conversation, and developing substantive relationships.
CONNECTION
- Corporate Committee
- Sourcing (Matchmaker 365)
- Workforce Development
- Plug & Play Detroit by AmplifyD
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Michigan Minority Procurement Conference (MMPC)
- MMSDC Golf Tournament
An outspoken voice in local and national circles, the MMSDC works toward the economic progress of minority firms.
Develop your business by making connections with experts and peers who can offer guidance to you, regardless of what your challenges may be.
ADVOCACY
- Meet the Candidate Series
SPECIAL EVENTS
Diverse supply chains lend greater innovation to corporations, helping them to meet their business goals.
ADVOCACY
- CPO Summit
- Meet the Candidate Series
SPECIAL EVENTS
May 4-6, 2021
Virtual Conference
July 26, 2021
Oakland University
September 2021
TBD
December 9, 2021
A Virtual Event
Announcements
News & Events
February 7, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Greetings Prospective MBE Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Attending our Pre-Certification Briefing is your first step to becoming certified and is a mandatory requirement before you can gain access to the application portal.
To participate in the Pre-Certification Briefing, a company must first meet the fundamental requirements of certification. These are:
- Legally registered as a for-profit entity in the State of Michigan
- An ethnic minority owner(s) with at least 51% of ownership
- Must be controlled, owned and managed by an ethnic-minority.
The two-hour Pre-Certification Briefing will provide information about the Council, the certification process and a step-by-step review of the application and its required documentation.
Before registering for a Pre-Certification Briefing, please adhere to the following:
- Only one attendee per company Ñ The attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.
- Ensure that your computer is compatible with Zoom, the web meeting platform that will be used for this briefing. You can run a test Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must be registered prior to attending the event. Attendees that are not registered will not be allowed admission into the Pre-Certification Briefing.
- Please join on-time. The briefing will begin promptly at its designated time.
- Please remember to check all Email folders, including SPAM, for your Pre-Certification Briefing confirmation information and Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to working with you.
March 7, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Greetings Prospective MBE Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Attending our Pre-Certification Briefing is your first step to becoming certified and is a mandatory requirement before you can gain access to the application portal.
To participate in the Pre-Certification Briefing, a company must first meet the fundamental requirements of certification. These are:
- Legally registered as a for-profit entity in the State of Michigan
- An ethnic minority owner(s) with at least 51% of ownership
- Must be controlled, owned and managed by an ethnic-minority.
The two-hour Pre-Certification Briefing will provide information about the Council, the certification process and a step-by-step review of the application and its required documentation.
Before registering for a Pre-Certification Briefing, please adhere to the following:
- Only one attendee per company Ñ The attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.
- Ensure that your computer is compatible with Zoom, the web meeting platform that will be used for this briefing. You can run a test Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must be registered prior to attending the event. Attendees that are not registered will not be allowed admission into the Pre-Certification Briefing.
- Please join on-time. The briefing will begin promptly at its designated time.
- Please remember to check all Email folders, including SPAM, for your Pre-Certification Briefing confirmation information and Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to working with you.
April 4, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Greetings Prospective MBE Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Attending our Pre-Certification Briefing is your first step to becoming certified and is a mandatory requirement before you can gain access to the application portal.
To participate in the Pre-Certification Briefing, a company must first meet the fundamental requirements of certification. These are:
- Legally registered as a for-profit entity in the State of Michigan
- An ethnic minority owner(s) with at least 51% of ownership
- Must be controlled, owned and managed by an ethnic-minority.
The two-hour Pre-Certification Briefing will provide information about the Council, the certification process and a step-by-step review of the application and its required documentation.
Before registering for a Pre-Certification Briefing, please adhere to the following:
- Only one attendee per company Ñ The attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.
- Ensure that your computer is compatible with Zoom, the web meeting platform that will be used for this briefing. You can run a test Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must be registered prior to attending the event. Attendees that are not registered will not be allowed admission into the Pre-Certification Briefing.
- Please join on-time. The briefing will begin promptly at its designated time.
- Please remember to check all Email folders, including SPAM, for your Pre-Certification Briefing confirmation information and Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to working with you.
May 2, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Greetings Prospective MBE Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Attending our Pre-Certification Briefing is your first step to becoming certified and is a mandatory requirement before you can gain access to the application portal.
To participate in the Pre-Certification Briefing, a company must first meet the fundamental requirements of certification. These are:
- Legally registered as a for-profit entity in the State of Michigan
- An ethnic minority owner(s) with at least 51% of ownership
- Must be controlled, owned and managed by an ethnic-minority.
The two-hour Pre-Certification Briefing will provide information about the Council, the certification process and a step-by-step review of the application and its required documentation.
Before registering for a Pre-Certification Briefing, please adhere to the following:
- Only one attendee per company Ñ The attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.
- Ensure that your computer is compatible with Zoom, the web meeting platform that will be used for this briefing. You can run a test Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must be registered prior to attending the event. Attendees that are not registered will not be allowed admission into the Pre-Certification Briefing.
- Please join on-time. The briefing will begin promptly at its designated time.
- Please remember to check all Email folders, including SPAM, for your Pre-Certification Briefing confirmation information and Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to working with you.
June 6, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Greetings Prospective MBE Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Attending our Pre-Certification Briefing is your first step to becoming certified and is a mandatory requirement before you can gain access to the application portal.
To participate in the Pre-Certification Briefing, a company must first meet the fundamental requirements of certification. These are:
- Legally registered as a for-profit entity in the State of Michigan
- An ethnic minority owner(s) with at least 51% of ownership
- Must be controlled, owned and managed by an ethnic-minority.
The two-hour Pre-Certification Briefing will provide information about the Council, the certification process and a step-by-step review of the application and its required documentation.
Before registering for a Pre-Certification Briefing, please adhere to the following:
- Only one attendee per company Ñ The attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.
- Ensure that your computer is compatible with Zoom, the web meeting platform that will be used for this briefing. You can run a test Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must be registered prior to attending the event. Attendees that are not registered will not be allowed admission into the Pre-Certification Briefing.
- Please join on-time. The briefing will begin promptly at its designated time.
- Please remember to check all Email folders, including SPAM, for your Pre-Certification Briefing confirmation information and Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to working with you.
July 12, 2022 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Greetings Prospective MBE Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Attending our Pre-Certification Briefing is your first step to becoming certified and is a mandatory requirement before you can gain access to the application portal.
To participate in the Pre-Certification Briefing, a company must first meet the fundamental requirements of certification. These are:
- Legally registered as a for-profit entity in the State of Michigan
- An ethnic minority owner(s) with at least 51% of ownership
- Must be controlled, owned and managed by an ethnic-minority.
The two-hour Pre-Certification Briefing will provide information about the Council, the certification process and a step-by-step review of the application and its required documentation.
Before registering for a Pre-Certification Briefing, please adhere to the following:
- Only one attendee per company Ñ The attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.
- Ensure that your computer is compatible with Zoom, the web meeting platform that will be used for this briefing. You can run a test Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/test
- Attendees must be registered prior to attending the event. Attendees that are not registered will not be allowed admission into the Pre-Certification Briefing.
- Please join on-time. The briefing will begin promptly at its designated time.
- Please remember to check all Email folders, including SPAM, for your Pre-Certification Briefing confirmation information and Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to working with you.
MMSDC Gazette
The final 2021 issue of the Gazette celebrates the season of giving. In this special Holiday Edition of the Gazette, MMSDC highlights the Holiday Marketplace as we support MBEs with products and services perfect for inclusion in your holiday shopping plans!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
During these unprecedented times, our team recognized that our mission was more important than ever, so we increased our level of service and programming to meet your needs. Please see the Year in Review for some of the highlights of this unforgettable year. I’m incredibly proud of our staff, grateful for our board, and appreciative of you, our loyal constituents.
The MBDA Business Center Detroit can open doors to greater opportunity for strong companies looking to achieve the next level of success:
Enhance
your connections to the nation’s leading corporations, government entities, and minority businesses
Obtain
access to new markets, global and domestic
Develop
joint ventures and strategic alliances as an avenue for business growth
