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Dallas Fort Worth Minority Development Council

Committed to Driving Economic Impact Through Minority Business Inclusion

We foster business relationships between Buying Entity Members (corporations and public sector agencies), and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses to address supply chain needs while contributing to economic development within the community.

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Experience Increased Access
Certification facilitates access to a comprehensive network of connections, opportunities, and partnerships with Buying Entity Members and fellow minority-owned businesses, fostering opportunities for growth and prosperity.

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CONNECT

Facilitating Collaboration
Providing a gateway for meaningful interactions between Buying Entity Members and minority-owned businesses to improve top and bottom line results while contributing to economic growth within the community.

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DEVELOP

Equipping for Excellence
Equipping minority-owned businesses and supplier chain diversity professionals with the tools, resources and best practices necessary for success in fostering a more inclusive and equitable business environment.

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ADVOCATE

Driving Economic Progress
Promoting equitable economic progress through the inclusion of minority-owned businesses within supply chains and the positive impact on employment, consumer spending, and the overall tax base.

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North Texas Results

Results matter! DFW MSDC tracks results reported by our Buying Entity Members and certified Minority-Owned Enterprises.

Reported Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises Revenues (Billions)

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

Number of Certified DFW MSDC Minority-Owned Business Enterprises

DFW MSDC Buying Entities Members – Corporations and Public Sector Agencies

North Texas Cities and Counties Served by DFW MSDC

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

Buying Entity Member BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM Honorees

A Council Initiative Since 2008

Empowering Excellence and Economic Impact

We are prioritizing the identification and empowerment of minority businesses through storytelling, meaningful supply chain connections and strategic supplier diversity support in order to pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous economic landscape that benefits everyone.

Two (2) New Services for Non-Certified Minority Businesses

  1. Listed Minority Business Enterprise (Listed MBE)
  2. Registered Minority Business Enterprise (Registered MBE)

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Together As One –
We Can Be The Difference.

Empowering inclusion and fostering economic success are critical components in creating a vibrant and sustainable economy. One effective way to achieve this is through the sharing of success stories from diverse communities. These narratives not only celebrate individual achievements but also highlight the broader impact of minority businesses on local and national economies. By showcasing these stories, we can inspire aspiring entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, demonstrating that success is attainable regardless of their starting point.

More Success Stories

Sophia Johnson
CEO of Alpha Business
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ABI is a full-service advertising and marketing firm headquartered in downtown Dallas with
offices in Fort Worth and Atlanta. They specialize in four industries – travel/transportation, healthcare, education and non-profits. This year they celebrated their 21tST year in business working for some of the nation’s most notable companies and organizations including DFW International Airport, Dallas EDC, North Texas Commission, Dallas County, Dallas College, and
Tarrant Regional Water District. Working in partnership with their clients to win their audience, they integrate digital strategies, traditional media, experiential events and disruptive promotions to win and retain customers.  READ MORE.

Supply Chain Professionals Unlocking Business Potential

Buying Entities who have invested their time and resources in diversifying their supply chain in innovative ways for impactful results have shared their best practices over the years as part of DFW MSDC’s annual BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM White Paper.

Comerica Bank increased spend with certified MBEs

During late 2022 and early 2023, Comerica conducted an RFP for IT contingent labor staffing services. The goals of this project were to find market leaders with a national footprint with an emphasis on Comerica markets (TX, MI, CA, FL, AZ, NC). The team was intentional and diligent in searching for, vetting and including several diverse suppliers from those markets. Several DFW MSDC certified suppliers who could provide the broad scope of services that we required while meeting stringent quality and delivery metrics were considered. One hundred percent of the business was sourced to certified diverse-owned businesses.

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