Minority business enterprises can also benefit in
obtaining corporate purchasing opportunities and promoting their
long-term success. Corporations are encouraged to utilize these sources
of supply. Other benefits for MBEs include:
Access to working capital loans to certified minority businesses,
which have contracts with NMSDC national and regional corporate
members, through the .
Access to Advanced Management Education Program, customized executive
education, with highly intensive training and technical assistance
for CEOs of minority-owned firms .
GNEMSDC minority certification.
Corporate listing with contact names, addresses and phone numbers.
Access to scholarship funds for business education.
Access to financial assistance programs.
Referrals to corporate members for contract opportunities.
Meet and network with corporate representatives.
Company listing in the National Minority Business Information
System (MBISYS) accessed nationwide by other regional councils.
Opportunity for Minority Business of the Year recognition at
regional and national levels.
MBEs can participate in industry business groups and consortia.