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October 4, 2019, Novi, MI— Michigan’s top corporations and MBEs gathered at the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s 2019 ACE (Ambassadors Championing Excellence) Awards at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan to honor those who champion excellence in minority supplier development and business.     The 2019 ACE Award Winners: Volunteer of the Year:  … Continue reading 2019 ACE Awards: MMSDC Celebrates Ambassadors Championing Excellence at 36th Annual Awards Program

In February 2019, six Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) contracted with the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) to examine employee turnover in the region. This work aims to provide the MWAs with a comprehensive understanding of the root causes of employee turnover and the potential gaps that exist in the development of career pathways … Continue reading WIN – Region Turnover Study

Happy 4th of July from the MMSDC Staff, Please note that the MMSDC and Detroit MBDA offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Our office will re-open at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 8th.

Dear Valued Members, MBEs, and Partners, Effective May 31, 2019, through August 30, 2019, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) and the Michigan Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) will be observing special summer business hours. We will maintain regular business hours of 8:30 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and operate from 8:30 … Continue reading MMSDC 2019 Summer Hours Announcement

MiSpringboard is Varnum’s statewide initiative designed to remove some of the barriers associated with starting a business by providing free legal services to Michigan startups. Varnum launched the MiSpringboard program in 2011 as a way of helping Michigan’s then-struggling economy with a commitment of $1 million in free legal services, MiSpringboard was our way of … Continue reading MiSpringboard: Helping Michigan Entrepreneurs Put Their Bright Ideas to Work

Seeking the unstoppable entrepreneurs transforming our world. There are a lot of successful people in the world. But to build something truly remarkable, you can’t let anything stand in your way. And only a few leaders are part of this special group: the ones who never give up. Driven by their desire to better the world … Continue reading 2019 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program – Apply Now through March 8th

MMSDC President responds to Gov. Whitmer’s EO for disadvantaged businesses January 7, 2019, Detroit, MI—  “With just three days in office, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sent a strong message that Michigan’s disadvantaged businesses are a priority. Just over a year ago, MMSDC created a bipartisan Meet the Candidate campaign inviting candidates from all parties in state and … Continue reading MMSDC President responds to Gov. Whitmer’s EO for disadvantaged businesses

Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings from the MMSDC Staff! All of us here at the MMSDC would like to wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season! MMSDC Offices will be closed Monday, December 24th through Tuesday, January 1st for the holiday season. We will reopen the office on Wednesday, January 2nd. We … Continue reading MMSDC Offices Will Be Closed December 24th – January 1st

For Immediate Release                                                                 Contact: Daniel Jackson (313) 873-2124 [email protected] September 10, 2018, Detroit, MI— The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) has announced … Continue reading Joe Anderson, Jethro Joseph, and Carmen Muñoz are our 2018 Inductees into the Michigan Minority Business Hall of Fame