Wishing you a joyful and prosperous New Year! Thank you for your unwavering support of the Council. Let’s continue our journey of making a positive economic impact through minority business inclusion in the year ahead.
EMPOWERING MINORITY BUSINESSES
INTRODUCING
two new service offerings
for NON-CERTIFIED
DFW MSDC MBES
LISTED MINORITY BUSINESS
Receive valuable access to:
- Premium networking events and business opportunities
- Placement on the regional Minority Business Enterprise database so others can find you
- Monthly and weekly communication that highlights all of the events and bidding opportunities by DFW MSDC public and private business partners
- Opportunity to pay for listing on MBE Marketplace & Job Board
A Listed Minority Business Enterprise (Listed MBE) goes through a simple review process to determine if ethnic minorities have a substantial ownership interest in a business.
REGISTERED MINORITY BUSINESS
Receive valuable access to:
- Premium networking events
- Business opportunities
- Professional development and training
- Placement in a regional Minority Business Enterprise database so others can find you
- The Marketplace and Job Board
- Opportunities for financial assistance and support
- Monthly and weekly communication that highlights all of the events and bidding opportunities by DFW MSDC public and private business partners
A Registered Minority Business Enterprise (Registered MBE) goes through a limited review process where inquiries and analytical procedures determine if ethnic minorities have a substantial ownership and management interest in the business.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Access a range of valuable resources and discounted products and services tailored specifically for your business.
- Experiential networking events
- New relationships
- Potential customers
- Procurement resources
- Financial resources
- 401 planning
- Discounted products
- And more
Disclaimer: Neither Listed nor Registered entities are certified. Certification assistance is available here dfwmsdc.com
$ Nominal monthly subscription fees for eligible companies.
Upcoming Events
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.
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Congratulations 2024 E Award Winners
Royce West, West & Associates LLP, President’s Award
Oncor – Corporate Buying Entity of the Year
North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) -Public Sector Agency of the Year
Austin Commercial – Construction Company of the Year
Telecom Electric Supply – Supplier of the Year – Category 4
Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC – Supplier of the Year – Category 3
DHD Films – Supplier of the Year – Category 2
TEZ JONES Training Solutions LLC – Supplier of the Year – Category 1
Executive Champion of the Year – Gabriel Beltran, DART
Jarrett Collins, AT&T, Supply Chain Professional of the Year
Denita Lacking-Quinn, Balfour Beatty Construction, Supplier Diversity Professional of the Year
Milton Quinn, Alpha & Omega Industries, LLC, MBE Advocate of the Year
Jason Lynch, Toyota North America, Chairman’s Award
Signature and Ambassador Sponsors
Congratulations MEGA Award Honorees
AT&T and Asociar, Compnova, Group O, LogistiCorp Wholesale Trade, Pinnacle Group, World Wide Technology
Balfour Beatty and GCC Enterprises
Balfour Beatty and Alpha & Omega Industries
Austin Commercial & Azteca Enterprises
Toyota & Spartan Carrier Group
Pepsico & Universal Displays
A BIG THANK YOU to all the Behind-the-Scene E Awards Team!
Hussain Manjee
Andrew Nash
Michael Garrett
Anita Steele
Darcel Webb
Raymond Cervantes
Alba Apontes
Paula Shelton
Stephanie Broughton
Averie Beaty
Sha’Ron Richardson
Alexis Shephard
Natasha Harris
Edwin Cruz
Cynthia Anderson
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.
2024 BTTBU(R) HONOREES
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.
We are pleased to feature Celanese, a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. CEO Lori J. Ryerkerk joined the One Percent Plus Initiative as one of three inaugural Champions where she made a public commitment during the Council’s ACCESS 2023 event to increase the company’s procurement spend with minority business enterprises.
Under Lori’s leadership, Celanese launched new program activities that help open pathways for diverse suppliers across the entire procurement organization. These include formal supplier diversity training for 100% of our targeted strategic buying workforce and quarterly learning forums aimed at bringing diverse suppliers and the buying organization together to raise awareness and create potential new partnerships.
Lori J. Ryerkerk
Chief Executive Officer
Celanese
Carlos Llanes Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Spartan Carrier Group
Carlos Llanes Jr., the visionary CEO of Spartan Carrier Group. Carlos has transformed the landscape of supply chain operations, transitioning from a successful corporate career to building a thriving enterprise that empowers businesses. His journey is not only remarkable but also inspirational, grounded in faith and driven by a commitment to excellence.
Under Carlos’s leadership, Spartan Carrier Group has achieved extraordinary growth, generating gross revenue in excess of $60 million USD.
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.
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.
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
In Case You Missed It…
Annual Meeting & Toy Drive
Holiday sweaters were on display and so was some delicious food and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Toy Drive and for all your support this year!
BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
Celebrating 17 years of recognizing Buying Entities with best practices that produce proven results. Congratulations to all of our participants and our One Percent Plus CEO Champions!
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!
CLICK BELOW to enjoy some of the remarkable photos from the event@!
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.
Please click on the SURVEY BUTTON below and take a quick survey so we can continue to add value at events like ACCESS.
Enjoy the pictures taken during the expo.
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!
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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