Message from the President
久久偷拍自偷拍The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council continues to monitor the developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
久久偷拍自偷拍We are taking precautionary measures for the health and safety of our constituents and employees. Our COVID-19 preparedness is coordinated as part of the organization’s business continuity program, enabling us to support our constituents’ needs with minimal level of disruption.
Please visit our website www.fsmsdc.org regularly for updates on our events, programs and services.
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and is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
Corporate & Government
Rapid Response Sourcing
Are you a Corporate or Government member of the FSMSDC looking for MBEs for your supply chain/buying needs? Let our team help you source and identify MBEs. We will respond within 24 hours.
About Us
The FSMSDC was founded in 1975 by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Progress Foundation for the purpose of fostering the development of minority-owned businesses throughout South Florida. Central to our mission is the principle that networks and relationships among and between minority businesses and corporate and government buyers build businesses.
The Mission?of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council is to link corporations and government agencies with Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to foster business development and expansion.
An MBE is a Minority Business Enterprise. MBEs are companies owned by United States citizens who are Asian, Black, Hispanic or Native American. Ownership by minority individuals means the business is at least 51% owned by such individuals.
FDOT DBE Specialized Development Program
The primary goal of the DBE Specialized Development Program is to increase the number of DBEs participating on FDOT contracts and the dollar percentage awarded to DBEs by providing assistance to Prime Contractors and facilitating the development of DBEs to obtain contracts.
Supplier Diversity Roundtable
The FSMSDC Supplier Diversity Roundtable meets regularly to discuss best practices in supplier diversity, professional development for diversity and procurement professionals and trends in supplier diversity. At the meetings, attendees have an opportunity to meet with your peers to share insights in supplier diversity.
Loan Program
Are you looking for financing to grow your business? Whether you need a microloan or a multimillion-dollar loan, the FSMSDC can help you obtain the financing you need to grow your company.
SBA 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program
Get access to in-person and online training, meet federal agency representatives, and receive one-on-one consulting.
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The Council is only as good as your participation, perseverance and persistence,” Robledo says. “The Council has the infrastructure to make the connections, certify you, advocate for diverse businesses and help you develop the best version of your company. I am living proof the Council is effective and works.”
Susana Robledo
CEOCube Care Company“
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s strong leadership with representation from corporate America makes it particularly effective in advocating for closer relationships with corporations and increased opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises,” said José Nido.
José Nido
Vice President, Global Supplier DiversityWyndham Destinations“
Serving on the board of the FSMSDC allows me to spend time with other supplier diversity executives who also have supplier diversity programs and contribute to economic development in their respective communities,” Romany said.
Marisol Romany
Dir., Diversity & Minority Business DevelopmentOrlando Health“
I enjoy being part of an organization whose commitment to furthering the development and expansion of MBEs is unmatched,” she said.
Dr. Judy Schmelzer
AVP, Business Services & Resource ManagementBroward College“
I enjoy it because I like serving and helping others succeed,” she says. “By serving on the board, I can bring the mountain to the people.
Tonja Graham
Supplier Diversity SpecialistDuke Energy“
FSMSDC has provided tremendous help and support for Vistra,” Butler says. “The organization does a great job of putting minority businesses in the same room with buyers, in an environment that fosters relationship building.
Brian Butler
President & CEO Vistra Communications“
I will be forever thankful for everything I gained from [the Advanced Management Education Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management],” Valcarcel-Roth says. “FSMSDC continues to be a wealth of information, support, networking and professional development, and its dedicated staff is an inspiration.”
Angela Valcarcel-Roth
President & CEOASL Services“
The FSMSDC has given us opportunities to meet, bid and work with Fortune 500 companies we might not have had the chance to pitch to in the past,” Lynn says. “It has opened a lot of doors and allowed us access to those companies.
Anju Lynn
President & CEO Xplor, Inc.“
The FSMSDC and the Miami MBDA Business Center have been invaluable to the growth of our company,” Maldonado said. “They have made introductions to new potential retail partners and assisted with packaging a loan application that helped us to obtain a line of credit.
Peter Maldonado
CEOCHOMPSSponsorship Opportunities
