Providing America Greater Access to Minority-Owned Businesses
At Mountian Plains MSDC, our mission is to bridge the gap between America’s dynamic minority-owned businesses and the broader corporate world. We provide greater access to these enterprises by connecting them with major companies and offering robust support systems that drive their growth. Our initiatives are designed to help firms expand their operations, scale up production, and enhance their overall capacity. By doing so, we not only empower minority entrepreneurs to overcome barriers and thrive in competitive markets but also stimulate job creation and retention across communities.
Through targeted training programs, strategic partnerships, and comprehensive networking opportunities, MPMSDC equips minority-owned businesses with the tools and resources needed to succeed on a national—and even global—stage. In essence, we’re fostering a more diverse, resilient, and inclusive economy where every business has the opportunity to contribute to America’s prosperity.
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ARE YOU READY TO GET CERTIFIED IN 2026?
🚀 Getting Your MBE Certification 🚀
📅 Pre-Certification Monthly Webinar
Are you ready to unlock your business’s full potential through MBE certification? 🌟 We’re thrilled to offer you a golden opportunity to explore the journey of becoming a certified MBE through our insightful Pre-Certification webinars.
Why Attend?
✔️ Understand the Certification Process: Learn the steps, requirements, and benefits directly from experts.
✔️ Engage in Q&A: Interact with seasoned professionals and get your questions answered.
✔️ Connect with a Community: Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and explore collaborations.
Webinar Highlights:
🔑 Unveil doors to growth by engaging with experts who understand your journey. Our webinars are your guide if you’re curious about the path to certification. Don’t miss out on this chance to set the stage for your business’s success.
Ready to take the first step? 🛤️ Register now to secure your spot in our upcoming Pre-Certification webinar. Your business’s growth story begins here!
📝 Register today and set your course for success! 🚀
📍 Colorado Regional Welcome Event
💼 MBEs, Corporate Members & Strategic Partners –
You’re Invited!
Meet Our New President & CEO, Stephanie Knight
The Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council invites you to join us for a live, in-person regional welcome event honoring our new President & CEO, Stephanie Knight.
This Colorado-based event brings together corporate partners, MBEs, and community leaders to connect, network, and hear directly from our CEO about the future of MPMSDC.
✨ Event Highlights
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🎤 Introduction of Stephanie Knight, President & CEO, MPMSDC
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🔭 Brief remarks on the future of MPMSDC followed by Q&A
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🤝 Networking with corporate members, MBEs, and regional partners
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🗣️ 1:1 conversations with the CEO (Office Hours)
🗓 Event Details
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When: Friday, February 27, 2026
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Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
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Where: Kiewit Regional Headquarters
10055 Trainstation Circle, Lone Tree, CO 80124
🚗 Parking is available in the parking garage (north of 10044 Trainstation Circle) or the surface parking lot north of the garage.
📍 Kansas City Regional Welcome Event
Meet MPMSDC President & CEO, Stephanie Knight
MPMSDC invites Kansas City–area MBEs, corporate members, and strategic partners to a live, in-person regional welcome event honoring Stephanie Knight, President & CEO.
This event is an opportunity to connect with regional business leaders, hear directly from our CEO, and strengthen relationships across the Kansas City ecosystem.
🌟 What to Expect
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🎤 Welcome remarks from regional chamber leadership
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👩💼 Introduction of Stephanie Knight, President & CEO, MPMSDC
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🔮 Brief remarks on the future of MPMSDC
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🤝 Networking with MBEs, corporate members, and regional partners
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🗣️ CEO Office Hours for one-on-one conversations following the program
🗓 Event Details
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When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Program: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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Office Hours (1:1): 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Where:
Minority Chambers Development Center (MCDC)
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater KC &
Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce
9100 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
🕒 CEO Office Hours (1:1 Conversations)
Following the program, Stephanie Knight will host in-person Office Hours for attendees interested in deeper engagement. This is an open opportunity for MBEs, corporate members, and community leaders to share insights, ask questions, and connect directly with MPMSDC leadership.
💻 MBE Launchpad Live 🚀
Activate Your Certification in Just 90 Days!
Join Nicie Smullen, MBE Services Administrator for the Mountain Plains MSDC, for an interactive session that breaks down all the benefits of becoming a Certified MBE, of the Moutain Plains MSDC Council.
✨ Whether you’re just starting your application or already certified, this session is designed to answer your questions, clarify your next steps, and help you maximize the value of your certification!
🕙 Time:
⏰ 10:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM CST
✅ Don’t miss this chance to learn how to activate your certification, elevate your business visibility, and unlock new growth opportunities!
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About MPMSDC
The mission of the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council is to provide Corporate America and Government entities with greater access to the goods and services of Minority-owned business in order to develop lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships. As an affiliate regional council of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) serving Colorado, Kansas, Western Missouri, and Nebraska we provide a direct link between Corporate America and Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American owned businesses.
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Board of Directors
Executive Board Committee: Leaders Making a Difference
Robert Gonzalez
Chairperson
Tammy Martin
Secretary
Murugan Palani
Interim Treasurer
MPMSDC Locations
Colorado Head Quarters:
6025 s. Quebec St.
Suite 135
Centennial, CO 80111
Phone (303) 623-3037
Kansas/Missouri Office:
11322 w. 79th St.
Lenexa, KS 66214
Phone (816) 221-4200 or (913) 955-2521
