See the list of current E Award nominees. Congratulations on your nomination!
BUYING ENTITY OF THE YEAR
- AT&T
- Balfour Beatty Construction
- BNSF Railway
- City of Dallas
- City of Grand Prairie
- Dallas County
- Dallas Independent School District
- DART
- Ericsson
- Jack Henry
- McCarthy Bulding Companies
- NTTA
- Oncor
- Parkland Health
- Texas Instruments
- Vizient
EXECUTIVE CHAMPION
- Brent Alfred, DISD
- Gabriel Beltran, DART
- William “Bill” Biggins, AT&T
- Jennifer E. Cason, Raytheon, An RTX Business
- Joel Cramer, Raytheon, An RTX Business
- Jesse Crawford, Dallas County
- Alexis Dennard, AT&T
- Nadine Lee, DART
- Renee Swearingen, Jack Henry
- Nick Von Lanken, Ericsson
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
- Alliance Geotechnical Group
- Alpha & Omega Industries
- Blue Palmetto Training
- Bracane Company
- DHD Films
- Diamond P Enterprises Inc.
- IMCS Group Inc.
- IntelliSoft Technologies
- JDM Janitorial Inc
- Joy Promotions
- Laguna Media
- Lydia Painting, LLC
- Mohr Partners
- Mr. Kooks
- Smart Folks Inc.
- Smokey John’s BBQ
- Spartan Carrier Group
- Strategar
- Telecom Electric Supply
- TEZ Jones Training Solutions
- The Crowther Group
- The Jenkins Agency Inc.
- UI Global Brands (dba Urban Hydration)
- World Wide Technology
- Wright Resource Group LLC
MBE ADVOCATE
- Thomas Crowther, The Crowther Group
- Jeff Jenkins, The Jenkins Agency Inc.
- Katrina Keyes, K Strategies
- Satish Manduva, IntelliSoft Technologies
- Hussain Manjee, DHD Films
- Lalitha Nandyala, Smart Folks Inc.
- Pamela Nelson, Bracane Company
- Milton Quinn, Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC
- Amanda Smith, Native American Business Association
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL
- Joseph Abrahams, Parkland Health & Hospital
- Moses Aito, NTTA
- Breana Chan, JP Morgan Chase
- Reginald Cleaveland, UT Dallas
- Donna Erhardt, Ericsson
- Denita Lacking-Quinn, Balfour Beatty Construction
- Greg Obar, AT&T
- Jeanne Perez, Raytheon, An RTX Business
- Sophie Posey, Jack Henry
- Shirley Potestio, AT&T
- Jessica Shultz, JP Morgan Chase
- Tamika Tutt, Alcon
- Velina Willis-Smith, DISD
SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
- Joe Bealer, Ericsson
- Bill Biggins, AT&T
- Alexis Boudreaux, Texas Instruments
- Ricardo Cardoza, American Airlines
- Jarrett Collins, AT&T
- Mario Fematt, Nokia
- Evelyn Garling, Texas Instruments
- Laura Herrera, City of Grand Prairie
- James McCombs, Ericsson
- Venona McGee, City of Grand Prairie
- Nancy Minchillo, JP Morgan Chase
- Wilton Munnings, DISD
- John Nohrenberg, Jack Henry
- Annie Partee, DISD
- Kimberley Ruiz, City of Grand Prairie
- Davide Schoen, JP Morgan Chase
- Rudy Sookdeo, Ericsson
- Paul Troy, Nokia
- Chantel Winfield, City of Grand Prairie
The E Awards Gala will be held on NOVEMBER 22, 2024 at a NEW LOCATION
***Loews Arlington Hotel (888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX 76011)***
Book your hotel room by
October 31, 2024.
Upcoming Events
The Dallas Independent School District and Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council invite you to attend the Independent School District Procurement Networker (ISD Day).
Confirmed Exhibitors
- Arlington Independent School District
- Austin Independent School District
- Dallas Independent School District | Construction Services/Bond
- Dallas Independent School District | Graphics
- Dallas Independent School District | Minority/Women Business Enterprise Department
- Fort Worth Independent School District
- Fort Worth Independent School District | Capital Improvement Program
- Garland Independent School District
- Terrell Independent School District
- Tarrant County
- University of Texas at Dallas
- UNT System
VIRTUAL SESSION VIA ZOOM
8:30 am
UPCOMING
EVENTS 2024
Signature 2024 Events
NOVEMBER 22 – E Awards Gala, ***Loews Arlington Hotel (888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX 76011)***
DECEMBER 3 – Buy Those That Buy Us® Recognition Breakfast (Invitation Only)
DECEMBER 10 – Annual Meeting
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.
The One Percent Plus initiative is an acknowledgment of the economic gap between the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Non-Minority Business Enterprises and purposefully strives to drive intentional efforts to close the utilization gap. We believe strongly that minority business inclusion matters for our total economy.
Commitment to inclusion impacts our total economy — the creation of jobs, a stronger tax base, a more vibrant community. Numbers matter!
Together As One – We Can Be The Difference.
At DFW Airport, our vision is to transform travel. As we welcome travelers from around the world, we continually explore new ways to
care for our customers, inspire our employees, and strengthen our communities to create an exceptional airport experience. Engaging with
our business community, particularly diverse suppliers, is central to achieving this mission.
Supplier diversity is deeply embedded in our strategic goals, serving as a vital component in our efforts to strengthen our connection with the broader community. It’s a commitment that has
long been part of our identity, driving us to lead by example in advocating for diversity within our
organization and among our business partners.
Sean Donohue
Chief Executive Officer
DFW International Airport
Sophia Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Business Images (ABI)
Our firm instituted a mentor/protégé program more than 10 years ago. Today that relationship is still flourishing and one of our mentee suppliers is now our top suppliers. While establishing the relationship, we didn’t just coach her firm – she also taught us so much. In another instance, we have two sub-contractors that were hired for a specific scope of work (SOW) and we have watched the subs learn to lead projects that they weren’t hired to do but learned on the job from us in a year or two. We are intentional about always exposing other diverse suppliers to more so that they can not only provide their expertise but learn from our team and expand their skill set. We believe there is much more work available, so every time we teach them more about our business – we are setting them up to get some of the fruit that we are all shaking from the tree. There’s more work than there are MWBEs and we all need focus on learning to collectively increase market share.
Who We Are
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.
Listen in…
CERTIFY
DFW MSDC certifies ethnic minority-owned businesses to be utilized by Buying Entity members in the expansion of supply chain.
CONNECT
DFW MSDC facilitates business connections between Buying Entity members and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses.
DEVELOP
Through programs and events, DFW MSDC strengthens supplier diversity initiatives and builda scalability certified ethnic minority-owned businesses.
ADVOCATE
DFW MSDC provides thought leadership to encourage minority business inclusion and equitable purchasing practices.
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 US(R)
A Council Initiative Since 2008
BTTBU(R) 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(R) white papers provide best practices for Buying Entity supplier diversity programs, aggregate metrics, and trends surrounding minority businesses utilization.
2022-2023 BTTBU(R) HONOREES
Thank you to all that participated in this year’s Super Networking Nexus event. The reviews are in and those in attendance found great connections, good food and potential business relationships. Thank you to our signature sponsors, Toyota and Telecom Electric Supply!
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Thank you to all of our supporters and participants at ACCESS 2024 Business Expo! We hope your time spent was rewarding and that meaningful connections were made.
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Watch for further information coming your way soon:
- Seminar videos
- Luncheon video
- Public Policy updates
- and more
Again, thank you and great to see you!
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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
Congratulations!
NMSDC National Winners!
Revenue Category 4 (Greater Than $50 million)
Revenue Category 2 ($1 million - $10 million)
Corporation of the Year - Category 4
HELPFUL INFORMATION
GSA SPENDING BY NAICS CODES
Find out how much money is being spent for your products/services you offer through the General Services Administration (GSA).
CONTACT AWARDS BY NAICS CODES REPORT
GSA Schedule Intensive Workshops are offered by the DFW MBDA Business Center. If you are interested in selling your products or services to the Federal Government through the GSA Schedule Acquisition Gateway, contact us at the MBDA office for support at [email protected]
Expert Bonding Assistance
- 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)
DID YOU KNOW?
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes two key provisions that could have a significant business impact on your company.
- Increased Goal for Service-Disabled Veteran Firms
- Prompt Payment
- Past Performance of Affiliates of Small businesses
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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