LAST DAY FOR EARLY VOTING IN PERSON

PRESENTED BY
D/FW MSDC MBDA CARES

NEED-TO-KNOW FORUM

November 5, 2020
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

CITY OF FORT WORTH
GUEST SPEAKERS

Board of Directors
Election
CAST YOUR VOTE
Now thru
December 1, 2020

The D/FW MSDC ballot for Board of Director positions is now available.
There are TWO ballots. Be sure to cast your vote on both ballots.

CLICK HERE FOR BALLOT 1
Vote for up to 6 Buying Entity Representatives
CLICK HERE FOR BALLOT 2:
Vote for one of two At-Large MBE Representative

Voters (Buying Entity organizations and MBEs) may only submit two ballots –one for Ballot 1 and one for Ballot 2. Duplicate ballots will not be accepted from the same company.

New directors will be elected to serve a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2021.

Joint MBEIC/ SDPWG Session
November 11th
3:00 p.m.

What Lies Ahead in 2021…
A Corporate Perspective and How We Leverage Our MBEs

Ready to leave 2020 behind and focus on 2021? Join us for a panel discussion
with Buying Entity representatives.
Followed by breakout rooms
to continue connecting

MBDA Business Opportunity Meeting Webinar
Thursday,
November 12, 2020
8:30 A.M. CDT

Start Your Day With Networking Designed for Businesses Interested in Contracting Opportunities with Government Agencies, Prime Contractors and Other Corporations.

RSVP/REGISTER HERE

NEW DATE
December 8, 2020
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Financial Crisis Management
with Mindy Passmore,
Partner at B2B CFO Partners
&
Restructuring During Turbulent Times
with Carmen Barrett,
Director at CR3 Partners

Part 3 of a 3-Part Series
Sponsored and Presented by

Trying to navigate your business through the choppy waters of today’s environment? Obtain helpful information and suggestions on what and how to achieve stability in unstable times.

Virtual ISD Day

November 18, 2020
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn about business opportunities.
Network with buyers from statewide school districts.
Find out how to do business with school districts.

presented by

HELPFUL COVID-19 RELATED RESOURCES EZ PPP Forgiveness Application Full PPP Forgiveness Application.Return to the Workplace Guide

In the News

What Do Minority Business Owners Really Think?

Minority business owners from around the country collaborated on an insightful message about what the current environment related to diversity and inclusion means to them. From MBEs Mean Business the business owners deliver an impactful message.

LEARN MORE

NMSDC 2020 Vanguard Award

The Vanguard Award is presented to an NMSDC Affiliate Council president who has exhibited leadership in driving the value proposition for minority supplier development among corporate and MBE constituents throughout the NMSDC network.

We the Buying Entities and MBEs of the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council salute you, Margo, for all your work, passion and commitment to minority business inclusion in North Texas and around the country.

Ms. Posey made an impassioned and timely speech as part of her acceptance of this award. Again, Margo demonstrated her leadership. Click below to read the entire speech.

READ ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

Helpful COVID-19 Resources and Articles

During these uncertain and unparalleled times, the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council continues to research, gather and provide helpful resources and information to assist you.

Scroll down to view the ACCESS 2020 Sponsors.

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In Case You Missed It…

Revisit the View from the

Top with Curt Morgan,

CEO of Vistra Corp

CLICK HERE

Remarks by CPOs
Working Through Today’s
Challenging Environment

CLICK HERE

Grand Prize Winner –
TrainUp

1st Runner Up –
Davis, Davis & Harmon

2nd Runner Up –
Herbal Goodness

Additional Pitch Challenge videos can be found on the D/FW MSDC Facebook page.

Champions of Healthcare

This expert Healthcare panel examines business opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare industry. Speakers discuss hospital systems, clinics, facilities, and GPO’s.

The New Now in Utilities and Energy

Discover the current state of business operations and future opportunities in the industry. Energy industry leaders and their prime supplier will share a high-level overview of current operations at each company. Suppliers will also learn how to position themselves to compete for corporate contracting opportunities moving forward.

Challenges. Changes. Champions. in Business Financing

Experienced banking and capital funding champions examine the challenges, changes, and opportunities for acquiring business financing in the current environment. Our champions have been through the cyclical world of financing in strong and weak economies. Alternatives exist, but the experts will tell you what makes sense for the different stages of the businesses.

Pivoting to Expand and Bridge the Digital Divide

The “New Normal” is no longer new. Overnight, COVID-19, forced millions of people to work from home and home school. There is a rapid increase in the appetite for e-commerce and home entertainment. Home and transportation automation, autonomy, telehealth, and robotics are the NOW! In order to close the digital divide, the telecommunication industry is accelerating its schedule to increase connectivity in all communities. Hear from industry experts on how they are working together on expanding and bridging connectivity for all.

Accessing the Path to Government Contracts

Learn the ropes for accessing government contract opportunities. Four dynamic and engaging public sector representatives provide insight and tips to help you increase your opportunity to obtain public sector procurement.

Post Covid-19 Manufacturing Supplier Preparedness

With supply chains scrambling because of Covid-19, manufacturing is changing. Discussions surround making facilities safe, use of automation and creating more home-grown suppliers. Leaders in the manufacturing industry examine and suggest plans of action for manufacturing suppliers preparing for and accelerating engagement in the industry.

Thank you to all the sponsors and participants
who were part of our first ACCESS Virtual Business Expo!

Signature Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Closing & Entertain- ment Sponsor

Closing Reception Sponsor

Premier and C-Suite Sponsor

Media Sponsor

MBE2MBE Chat Room Sponsor

Additional Sponsors

What We Do

CERTIFY

D/FW MSDC certifies ethnic minority-owned businesses for our Buying Entity members to utilize in their supply chain.

CONNECT

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

DEVELOP

Through our programs and events, D/FW MSDC strengthen supplier diversity initiatives and build scalability certified ethnic minority-owned businesses.

ADVOCATE

D/FW MSDC provides thought leadership to encourage minority business inclusion.