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Join in the inaugural awareness campaign promoting Minority Business Enterprises is hosted by MBDA’s national network of Business Centers, Advanced Manufacturing Centers, Export Centers, and Federal Procurement Center.

Inclusive Supply Chain Working Group Series
presents

TEXAS ELECTIONS 2020
New, Different and Critically Important

September 23, 2020
11:00 am

Keynote Speaker

Clifton E. Miller

Managing Principal

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHY

A nonpartisan educational session focused on the importance of business owners engaging in the electoral process and important changes for the 2020.

Economic Outlook and
Forecasting Cash Flow (Part 2)
October 7, 2020
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Guest Speakers:
Robert A. Dye, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Economist
&
Eduardo M. Medellin, CEO and Founder of Infinity Management

Part 2 of a 3-Part Series
Sponsored and Presented by

What does the economy look like going forward? Find out the latest economic outlook and learn more about managing cash flow in these unprecedented times.

MBDA Business Opportunity Meeting Webinar
Thursday, October 8, 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

Inclusive Supply Chain Working Group Series
presents

Cyber Security
in the NEW NOW
October 14, 2020
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Keynote Speaker

Paul Reyes

Chief Information Security Officer

Find out how to access risk and protect yourself from potential intrusions and attacks.

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.

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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

ACCESS 2020 >>>Pitch Challenge 🟣 #TrainUpCOVID may have disrupted business as usual, but for some companies, it's unleashed creative ways to re-invent, refocus, or find new ways to reach clients. Check out how TRAINUP.COM was able to stay relevant in #theNEWnow! Think they had a great idea? 🌟Like-Comment-Share to help them qualify for the final round for a chance to win $5,000! Be sure to use the hashtags #dfwmsdc #ACCESS2020PitchChallenge#ACCESS2020 #ChallengeChangeChampion🏆 #WeAreDFWMSDC #WeAreNMSDC
Posted by Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council on Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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 ACCESS 2020 Sponsors

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Premier Sponsors

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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.