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Celebrating Our 50th Year Anniversary!

Join us throughout 2023 as we celebrate 50 years of impacting minority business inclusion. Enjoy events, shared success stories, Did You Know facts, stakeholder interviews and more. Stay tuned for an exciting 2023 with DFW MSDC!

2023 ACCESS Business Expo

Upcoming Events

Quarterly Supply Chain Professionals Luncheon

April 5, 2023

11:30 AM

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center
5410 LBJ FREEWAY DALLAS, TX 75240

Dr. David Widdifield
Clinical Associate Professor, Operations Management, Assistant Dean, Academic Operations

 

MBDA Opportunity Series

TXDOT

April 12, 2023
8:30am CST
Via Zoom

Michael D. Bryant
Director Civil Rights Division

TXDOT was awarded $2.6 billion in infrastructure funding. TXDOT will need to procure all kinds of goods and services. Learn about the opportunities available and TXDOT’s diversity program.

View video above.
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Every Thursday at 1 pm CST

REGISTER HERE in advance for this meeting. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Check back regularly for the latest events.

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.

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

Number of Certified DFW MSDC MBEs

Local Buying Entities Members

North Texas Cities Impacted by MBEs

Bids, Referrals & Plans Disseminated

Do You Know Your 1%?

We are driving a new wave of emphasis on minority business economic equity. We are leveraging our voice and our collective talents to champion minority business inclusion throughout our businesses and community.

Join us in achieving our annual 1% PLUS goal in the utilization of DFW MSDC certified MBEs.

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BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM 

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 BTTBUTM HONOREES

Around the Council

Dallas ISD Day 2022

MBN Texas - VOLUME 4 Edition

Minority Owned Business Laguna Media Group Wins the 2022 NMSDC National Supplier of the Year Award

Laguna Media Group received the coveted National Supplier of the Year Class 1 Award.

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Toyota Named NMSDC Corporation of the Year - Class 5

Congratulations


2022 E Award Winners


Excellence in Minority Business Inclusion

Buying Entity of the Year

Supplier of the Year - Class 3

Executive Champion of the Year - Ken Lear, AT&T

MBE Advocate of the Year - Noa Dowl, JBJ Management

Public Agency of the Year

Supplier of the Year - Class 2

Supply Chain Professional of the Year - Gianmarco Russo, Oncor

DFW MSDC 2022 Servant Leadership Award - Rob Matwick, Texas Rangers

Supplier of the Year - Class 4

Supplier of the Year - Class 1

Supplier Diversity Professional of the Year - Paul Harris, Raytheon

DFW MSDC 2022 Chair’s Award - Don McKneely, MBNUSA

2022 MEGA AWARDS HONOREES!

AT&T had Five MEGA Awards

  • Asociar
  • Diamond P Enterprises Inc.
  • Group O
  • LogistiCorp Wholesale Trade LLC
  • World Wide Technology

Toyota and VDart

2022 Buy Those That Buy UsTM Honorees

  • Alcon
  • American Airlines
  • AT&T
  • Austin Commercial
  • BNSF Railway
  • City of Fort Worth
  • Comerica Bank
  • Dallas College
  • DFW International Airport

2022 Buy Those That Buy UsTM Honorees

  • Ericsson
  • Methodist Health System
  • Nokia
  • North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA)
  • Oncor
  • Raytheon
  • Texas Instruments
  • Toyota Motor North America
  • Vistra Corp

Helpful Tools

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.

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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Become Part of the DFW MSDC Community

 

  • BUYING ENTITIES — Now you can have access to more than 900 DFW MSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprises online – Available 24/7
  • MBEs — Help buyers locate you for opportunities! Plus, now your business profile can show what you really do!

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How to Get A Car Thru On the Road Lending

Find out how On the Road Lending is helping people afford a car.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO

Free Tool for Certified MBEs

In 2022, 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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