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.
North Texas Results
Reported MBE Revenues (Billions)
Employees Reported by Certified MBEs
Number of Certified D/FW MSDC MBEs
Local Buying Entities
North Texas Cities Impacted by MBEs
Bids, Referrals & Plans Disseminated
From the Chair…

Bonnie Clinton, Chair of the Board of Directors,
Vice President & CEPO Indirect Shared Services,
Toyota North America
Now more than ever, the importance of the utilization of minority businesses is needed. Inclusion ensures we use the best of the best to strengthen our economy, our communities and the long-term success of our businesses.
I am honored to be the Chair of the DFW MSDC Board of Directors. I am even more excited to work with the individual senior executives on this board that continue to contribute their talents by providing innovative thinking, expertise, governance and strategy to navigate during these turbulent times.
From the CEO and President…

Margo J. Posey,
CEO and President,
DFW MSDC
We are so glad to have you join us to celebrate excellence in minority business inclusion. We know it is not quite the same as previous years. But we are still recognizing excellence, highlighting MEGA Awards, cheering supply chain and supplier diversity champions and applauding innovative minority entrepreneurs…The people associated with the Council who keep minority business inclusion at the forefront of their business strategies can help reverse disparity, uplift our communities and build sustainable minority business wealth.
IN THE NEWS
MW Logistics and #MWCares Partners for Biggest Food Give Away in North Texas
As part of its #MWCares initiative, MW Logistics spearheaded the effort to feed 60K people in Dallas and Tarrant County. Through their strong partnerships with Walmart, the North Texas Food Bank and others, more than 1 Million pounds of food and 19,500 Birds were distributed! The event benefiting thousands of people took place at Dallas Fair Park and the AT&T Stadium at Arlington, Texas. Hundreds of volunteers, the National Guard and sponsors, participated to make it possible.
Thank You, Mitchell Ward and MW Logistics for your demonstration of the impact of minority business owners who care about our community!

D/FW’s own Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking Recently featured in the Washington Post!
Everyone knows finding great barbecue is an important part of being a Texan. Family-owned Smoky John’s (DFW MSDC Certified MBE) is a Dallas institution, founded in 1976. Fans can now order their BBQ sauce and BBQ rub and have it sent anywhere in the country.
Now you can get some cooking tips from Smokey John’s too!
2020 Corporation of the Year
Class 5
NMSDC 2020 Finalist
Corporation of the Year
Class 5
NMSDC 2020 Finalist
Corporation of the Year
Class 2
NMSDC 2020 Finalist
Supplier of the Year
Class 2

A special thank you to DRG for donating more than $3,000 in Toys and RJT CompuQuest for making $2,000 in donations.
Plus DFW MSDC Staff members Margo J. Posey, Ray Cervantes and Andrew Nash | and… a Host of Others.
2020 Buy Those That Buy UsTM















Scroll down to view the ACCESS 2020 Sponsors.
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ACCESS REWIND

Revisit the View from the
Top with Curt Morgan,
CEO of Vistra Corp

Remarks by CPOs
Working Through Today’s
Challenging Environment
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.
Thank you to all the sponsors and participants
who were part of our first ACCESS Virtual Business Expo!
Signature Sponsors




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Closing & Entertain- ment Sponsor
Closing Reception Sponsor
Premier and C-Suite Sponsor
Media Sponsor
MBE2MBE Chat Room Sponsor





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Helpful Information & Services

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.
Inclusive Supply Chain Working Group Series Talks Social Media
with Julie Raheja-Perera, Chief Marketing Officer – Central Division at PepsiCo
and Sabina Bhatia, President/CEO of Rose International.
A view of Social Media from a Consumer Products lens and a Service Company lens.

Additional Services
Additional Assistance
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.

Join the D/FW MSDC Membership Community
BUYING ENTITIES — Now you can have access to more than 900 D/FW 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!

Expert Consultation
D/FW 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.
QUESTIONS? Call 866.448.7113 (Live operator available 24/7)