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.
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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
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING
EVENTS 2024
Signature 2024 Events
AUGUST – Buy Those That Buy Us® Recognition Breakfast
AUGUST – Interactive Nexus
SEPTEMBER 25 – Quarterly Supply Chain Professionals Luncheons
SEPTEMBER 30 – Golf Classic & Pickleball
NOVEMBER 22 – E Awards Gala, Loews Arlington Hotel (888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX 76011)
DECEMBER 10 – Annual Meeting
July 25, 2024
12:00 pm CST
via ZOOM
This Presentation will also focus on the following:
• Learn about the DOE Landscape & Agencies
• Learn about the DOE’s & SNL’s – Mentor / Protege Program
• What are the eligibility requirements to work with DOE and SNL
• How to Market to the DOE and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
• Learn about what type of Small Business Opportunities are available
• Prepare and Register for the Upcoming DOE / SNL Forum in August 2024 !
REGISTER TODAY
August 14, 2024
12-3pm
Teachers Learning Center (TLC)
1050 Bridgewood Dr.
Fort Worth TX 76113
FREE EVENT
Fort Worth ISD and the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council are hosting the 12th Annual ISD Buyer and Vendor Mixer. This free event provides an excellent opportunity for minority businesses to learn more about how to do business with participating ISDs in the area, as well as find procurement related information and opportunities.
Please bring a donation for the
School Supply Drive.
REGISTER HERE
PART 2 – August 21, 3-5 pm
- Identify the best platforms to communicate your brand story
- Easy to use framework to develop your brand story
- How to use AI responsibly to create effectiveness and efficiency in the process
REGISTER TODAY
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.
Find out what commitment to inclusion can do for our total economy — the creation of jobs, a stronger tax base, a more vibrant community. Numbers matter!
Check out the 2023 Economic Impact Report.
Join with us in this initiative. Let’s close the gap!
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 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!
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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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