Minority Business – Minority Owned Business

Dona Storey discusses her businesses, QTS and Gov Tips, during the 2011 WBENC National Conference.

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Diane McClelland, the President and CEO of Astra Women’s Business Alliance, discusses the organization, how it benefits WBEs, what makes a WBE Star and much more.

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A look back at 2010 and the activities that made for a productive year with the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council.

People do business with people they know.
The Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC) fosters relationships between minority suppliers and their potential clients: Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and universities.

The council certifies Minority Business Enterprises (mbes), serves as a resource for corporations searching for qualified suppliers, helps large corporations target and alert suppliers about requests for proposals, sponsors networking events that introduce corporate decision makers to principals at minority business enterprises, offers training programs, loan information and business assistance for MBEs, gives corporations the opportunity to learn from the best practices of other large businesses

The VMSDC has 103 corporate members and approximately 275 certified Minority Business Enterprises, ranking VMSDC among the largest councils in the Mid-Atlantic region. VMSDC is one of 37 regional councils within the National Minority Supplier Development Council network. A network which has a total of 3,500 corporate members and 16,000 certified MBEs throughout the country.

By serving as a conduit between diverse suppliers and the leaders of corporate America, the council offers companies the opportunity to interact with a wider range of potential partners. This inclusive environment supports economic growth, increases employment opportunities and enhances the competitive landscape.

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Leylani Cardoso, President of Bolzano Handbags and Duty Free World, discusses her businesses and what it means to be a women-owned business.

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Geri Swift, President of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) of PA, DE and sNJ, discusses WBE stars, the benefits of certification and what her organization offers its members.

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Ford Motor Company discusses their supplier diversity initiatives with mbeConnect at the 2011 WBENC National Conference.

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Kamia Gaskin discusses her business, Soda Pop Graphics, an M/WBE based in Kansas City since 2004. She also discusses the certification process and attending the WBENC conference for the first time.

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Take a look at what MBEConnect Profiles magazine has to offer your minority- or women-owned business (M/WBE).

Interactive profiles for diverse businesses, spotlights on corporate supplier diversity programs and original articles from industry professionals all make mbeConnect Profiles is the most innovative digital magazine for supplier diversity.

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mbeConnect conducted an interview with the C.E.O. of PQC International, a minority-owned business specializing global management and software development, during the 2010 NMSDC Conference in Miami. Topics include the focus of the business, conference goals and the role of social media in business.

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mbeConnect conducted an interview with a representative from InterChez, a minority-owned business focused on logistics and global solutions, during the 2010 NMSDC Conference in Miami. Topics include the founding of the business, regional council affliliations, conference goals and the role of social media in business.

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