Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council

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About

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (ChicagoMSDC) is a premier organization for increasing business opportunities between major buying organizations and minority-owned businesses.

In 1968, a chain of events erupted into civil and economic mayhem that shook Chicago at its very core. Rising above the turmoil, a group of corporate and community leaders were determined to cast a spotlight of hope on seemingly hopeless situations and created The Chicago Business Opportunity Day.

NMSDC was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.

MBE

In supplier diversity, corporations and government agencies value and track certified minority business enterprises (MBEs).

Certification
Benefits

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC) is an exciting organization focused on building strategic alliances between our buying members and our certified minority business enterprises (MBEs).

Certification
FAQ’s

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC) certification process identifies firms that meet ownership and citizenship criteria.

Be a part of a burgeoning community of leaders and decision-makers by becoming a corporate sponsor.

Join Our Community

As a nonprofit organization, CMSDC’s extraordinary effectiveness is due in no small part to the generosity of our corporate members and MBEs, who regularly share their time, skills and resources to advance minority businesses, supplier diversity and economic opportunity throughout Chicago. If you’d like to help us realize our vision of business beyond barriers, Join the Movement & Give Back.

We Care About

News and
Publications

The news about recent activities of Chicago MSDC

Corporate

ChicagoMSDC corporate members create opportunities for certified minority business enterprises to effectively compete in the procurement process for supply chain diversity.

#BuyDiverse Podcast

Events and Meetings

View our featured events and meetings from all over the CMSDC network.

1June 2022

Virtual Event

Reconnecting with your Customer in COVID-19

June 1, 2022 @ 12:00pm

Virtual Event

31May 2022

Virtual Event

Understanding the Five Core Elements of a Business Contract to reduce business risk in a COVID-19 Environment

May 31, 2022 @ 9:30am

Virtual Event

27May 2022

Virtual Event

Managing Up & Problem Solving during COVID-19

May 27, 2022 @ 11:00am

Virtual Event

A big thanks to all of our supporters.

The generous support and investments of our sponsors and partners make it possible for CMSDC to continue providing opportunities for our certified minority owned businesses to increase their revenue.