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Celebrating

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council celebrates the strength and resilience of women in our community and around the world. Join us as we honor their invaluable contributions and achievements, serving as beacons of inspiration propelling us towards greatness and empowerment!

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING

EVENTS 2024

Signature 2024 Events

MARCH 27 – Quarterly Supply Chain Professionals Luncheons 

APRIL – Buy Those That Buy Us™ Recognition Breakfast 

MAY 14-15 – ACCESS 2024 Business Expo

JUNE 19 – Top Golf Networking Experience 

JUNE 26 – Quarterly Supply Chain Professionals Luncheons

AUGUST – Interactive Nexus

SEPTEMBER 25 – Quarterly Supply Chain Professionals Luncheons

SEPTEMBER 30 – Golf Classic & Pickleball 

NOVEMBER 15 – E Awards Gala 

DECEMBER 10 – Annual Meeting 

MBDA
Breakfast & Connections
March 14, 2024

8:30am CST

Guest Presenter
Lelanie Riveria
Management & Program Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration

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Presented by

This program combines practical workshops, self-assessments, coaching services, industry experts and peer-to-peer to expand business scopes, access new markets, increase visibility and collaborate with key stakeholders.

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Meeting location is in downstairs meeting room near the cafeteria.

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April 9, 2024

8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
(Registration Opens at 7:30a.m)
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201

Elevate Your Financial
Know-How and Propel Your Business Forward!

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Workshops

  • Session 2 – March 13 – 9 am – 11 am
  • Q&A Session – March 20 – 9 am – 10 am

SESSION 2: REGISTER HERE

Q & A Session: REGISTER HERE

Participants Requirements

  • Systems Awards Management (SAM) registration be complete by March 6
  • SBA Certify Registration must be fully complete

 

KICKOFF
POSTPONED

Stay Tuned
for New Date

8585 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 1150N
Dallas, TX 75247

4-month series covering:

  • Procurement, policies and procedures
  • Construction and architect & engineering
  • Strategies for successful contracts
  • Money matters (invoicing, payments and compliance)

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You are required to watch the Pre-Cert video above in its entirety.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE to view the pre-certification video.

Pre-Certification Weekly Live Q&A Session

Get Your Questions Answered.
Every Thursday at 1 pm CST

DISCLAIMER: This will not be a Presentation. This is a Q&A Session. Come prepared with questions please.

DESCRIPTION: This Q&A session is only for applicants who have questions/inquiries of the certification application process AFTER having watched the Pre-Certification Video above.

During the Q&A session, each person will be put into a Waiting Room. Once selected, you will have 4 – 8 minutes (depending upon how many registrants are in the waiting room) to speak and ask questions. Thank you in advance for your patience. You must have questions ready when selected.

Join CEOs in the One Percent Plus Pledge!

On May 24, guest panelists President/CEO Jim Burke, Vistra Corp; CEO Sean Donohue, DFW International Airport; and Chairman, President and CEO Lori Ryerkerk, Celanese discussed the DFW MSDC One Percent Plus Initiative, what their companies were doing to meet the commitment and the importance of intentional inclusion of minority businesses in the economic engine of our nation. They urged others to TAKE THE PLEDGE to increase use of new minority suppliers and spend with minority suppliers by One Percent Plus year over year.

Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council introduced the One Percent Plus initiative to support deliberate
intervention to close the economic wealth gap for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), which is estimated at 333 years with the current level. According to a recent Economic Impact study, increasing spend with MBE’s by at least One Percent Plus year over year would shrink the economic wealth gap closure timeframe for communities of color to 15 years.

 

MBE CEOs Take the Pledge!

Reena Barta

Reena Barta

Software Professionals Inc.

Evelyn Molina

Evelyn Molina

All Janitorial

Greg Cody

Greg Cody

GCC Enterprises

Pamela Nelson

Pamela Nelson

Bracane Company

Ray Marsh

Ray Marsh

RAM Contracting

Yareli Esteban

Yareli Esteban

Strategar

Milton Quinn

Milton Quinn

Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC

Don McKneely

Don McKneely

MBN USA

Terri Quinton

Terri Quinton

Q2 Marketing Group LLC

What We Do

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council facilitates business connections between Buying Entity Members (corporations and public sector agencies) and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses in order to meet supply chain demands and further the economic development of our communities. 

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CERTIFY

DFW MSDC certifies ethnic minority-owned businesses to be utilized by Buying Entity members in the expansion of supply chain.

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CONNECT

DFW MSDC facilitates business connections between Buying Entity members and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses.

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DEVELOP

Through programs and events, DFW MSDC strengthens supplier diversity initiatives and builda scalability certified ethnic minority-owned businesses.

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ADVOCATE

DFW MSDC provides thought leadership to encourage minority business inclusion and equitable purchasing practices.

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North Texas Results

Results matter and DFW MSDC tracks results reported by our Buying Entity Members and certified MBEs.

Reported MBE Revenues (Billions)

Employees Reported by Certified MBEs (including 22,000 ethnic minority employees)

Number of Certified DFW MSDC MBEs

Regional and National Buying Entities Members

North Texas Cities/Counties Served

Bids, Referrals & Plans Disseminated along with links to member procurement sites

BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM 

A Council Initiative Since 2008

BTTBU™ recognizes those Buying Entities who have invested their time and resources in diversifying their supply chain in innovative ways for impactful results. The often-copied initiative champions the utilization of DFW MSDC-certified minority businesses with DFW MSDC Buying Entity members. BTTBU™ white papers provide best practices for Buying Entity supplier diversity programs, aggregate metrics, and trends surrounding minority businesses utilization.

 

2022-2023 BTTBUTM HONOREES

Check out more photos from Hard Hat 2024 Construction Expo.

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2023

Signature Sponsor

2023 E Award Winners

Signature Sponsor

AT&T – Corporation of the Year

North Texas Tollway Authority
– Public Sector Agency of the Year

Tony Marino, Ericsson
Executive Champion of the Year

Azteca-Omega Group
Supplier of the Year – Category 4

Strategar
Supplier of the Year – Category 2

B12 Solutions
Supplier of the Year – Category 1

Donna Weaver Erhardt, Ericsson
Supplier Diversity Professional
of the Year

Ron Duncan,
DFW International Airport
Supply Chain Professional of the Year

VSoft – Supplier of the Year – Category 3 (Not in attendance)

Pam Ervin Davis, Nervi’
MBE Advocate of the Year

Congratulations MEGA Award Honorees

Amazon &
Pinnacle Technical Resources Inc.

AT&T & Asociar LLC, Compnova LLC,
Diamond P Enterprises Inc., Group O Inc., SHI International Corp, Pinnacle Technical Resources Inc.

AT&T and Logisticorp Wholesale Trade LLC, WWT

Dallas County & Azteca-Omega Group,
Russell Construction

DART & Azteca-Omega Group,
Alpha & Omega

Pepsico & Universal Displays

Toyota & VDArt

CHECK OUT MORE
E AWARDS GALA PHOTOS.

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Congratulations!

NMSDC National Winners!

Revenue Category 4 (Greater Than $50 million)

Revenue Category 4 (Greater Than $50 million)

Revenue Category 2 ($1 million - $10 million)

Revenue Category 2 ($1 million - $10 million)

Corporation of the Year - Category 4

Corporation of the Year - Category 4

50th Anniversary Tribute and Impact

Check out all the photos from an exciting 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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The Dallas Fort Worth Council is continually working to provide services and tools that help our stakeholders. This includes expert consultation support and enhanced connection tools.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

DID YOU KNOW?

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes two key provisions that could have a significant business impact on your company.

  1. Increased Goal for Service-Disabled Veteran Firms
  2. Prompt Payment
  3. Past Performance of Affiliates of Small businesses

READ MORE DETAIL HERE

 

Expert Bonding Assistance

DFW MSDC offers expert assistance in developing your personalized bonding package for submission to a bonding broker, based upon your individual needs and circumstances.

  • One-on-one assistance provided by an experienced professional with proven results.
  • Upon “readiness,” introduction and connection to a bonding underwriter.
  • If needed, assistance with steps to make you “bond ready” quicker.
  • NO CHARGE for assessment/readiness support for D/FW MSDC certified MBEs.

Complete the questionnaire to begin the process.

QUESTIONS? Call 214.945.1229 (Live operator available 24/7)

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Free Tool for Certified MBEs

 

The Council developed a free tool for certified MBEs to utilize in order to grow their businesses.

Do you know your business’ strengths and weaknesses? Check out this FREE tool!

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