Who we are…

• 32 year old non-profit agency of local and national major corporations
• An affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Controlled by 26 Board of Directors (BOD)
• Funded by corporate dues, fees, and sponsorships

What we do…

• Foster business relationships with certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and corporate members.

How do we do it?

• We recruit major corporations, municipal, and state agencies that have potential for awarding contracts to MBE businesses.
• We provide contacts for increasing contracts.
• We certify minority businesses that are 51% owned and controlled by an ethnic minority and refer them to corporate members.
• We hold quarterly meetings with business showcases, an annual golf outing, an annual trade expo, and an annual awards dinner. Each venue gives the certified MBEs the opportunity to meet and discuss contract opportunities. What are the results?
• Last year, there were 250 certified MBEs and 110 Corporate members. The annual purchasing report tallied $600 million spent with MBEs.

Mission Statement

• The mission of the Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council is to significantly increase the procurement opportunities between corporate members and certified minority owned businesses.

CMSDC Profile

• The CMSDC is a non-profit affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Our membership consists of local and national Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, universities, financial institutions, associations and organizations. Since 1976, CMSDC has provided services to these members and to our certified minority business enterprises (MBEs). The Council is governed by a Board of Directors and funded by corporate membership dues, certification fees, contributions, in-kind services and grants. The CMSDC serves the entire state of CT.