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 2025?

🚀 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! 🚀

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🏆 2024 MPMSDC Awards – Nominations Now Open!

Mountain Plains MSDC is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Annual Awards! These prestigious awards recognize outstanding corporations, MBEs, and advocates who are making a significant impact in supplier diversity and minority business development.

Award Categories:

🔹 Supplier of the Year (Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4)
🔹 Advocate of the Year
🔹 Corporation of the Year
🔹 Champion of the Year
🔹 MBE to MBE of the Year

📅 Deadline to submit nominations: Friday, March 21st at 5:00 PM MST

Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the individuals and businesses that are driving meaningful change in the MBE community!

📩 Submit your nominations today!

Nomination Form- Supplier of the Year

Nomination Form- Advocate of the Year

Nomination Form- Corporation of the Year

Nomination Form- Champion of the Year

Nomination Form- MBE to MBE of the Year

🌍2025 HYBRID MBEIC Annual Business Forum

🚀 Positioning MBEs for Success in 2025

📢 Join us for the 2025 MBEIC Annual Business Forum! This hybrid event is designed to empower Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with invaluable networking opportunities, access to corporate members, and inspiring success stories from entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

💡 Why Attend?
✔ Network with fellow MBEs and corporate members
✔ Learn from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts
✔ Gain Access to contract opportunities, training, and business resources
✔ Engage in discussions focused on business growth and success

📍 Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
📍 Location: Kiewit Power Constructors, Co.
🏢 Address: 8900 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, KS 66219

🕒 Schedule:

🛎 Check-in: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM CST

🎤 Forum Time:

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
🥗 Catered Lunch: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM MST

📡 Attending Virtually? A Teams link will be sent 48-24 hours in advance.

✅ Register today and position your business for success in 2025!

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March- Virtual Corporate Roundtable

📢 Corporate Webinar: The DEI Landscape – Past, Present, Future

Despite recent challenges, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain essential for building strong, innovative workplace cultures where employees thrive. As companies navigate this evolving landscape, staying proactive is key to long-term success.

Join us for an interactive virtual workshop designed specifically for corporate members, where we will explore:
✅ The current state of DEI and its evolving impact on businesses
✅ Strategies to build inclusive workplace cultures that drive engagement and performance
✅ How to take meaningful action to stay relevant and competitive

10:00am-11:30am- MST

11:00am-12:30pm MST

🔹 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from industry expert Dr. Andrea Hendricks, Chief Inclusion Officer at Tico Productions. She will share her expertise and guide a powerful discussion on how corporate leaders can adapt and lead in today’s DEI environment.

Corporate Members/Strategic Partners only please!

Secure your spot today! 🚀

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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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