January 2026

Welcome 2026 from PRMSDC

As we step into 2026, PRMSDC reaffirms its mission to be your platform for success — with renewed energy and a deep commitment to the growth of our business community.

This year, we focus on strengthening the connections that unite us — between MBEs, corporate partners, and the ecosystem that makes inclusive growth possible.

Together, we will build on trust, expand opportunities, and continue growing a resilient, thriving supplier community in Puerto Rico.

To all our MBEs and corporate partners: thank you for your continued trust.

Let’s make 2026 a year of growth, impact, and unity.

Here’s to a powerful 2026 — rooted in connection, driven by community.

Francisco S. Cabrera

CEO & President

Why Retention Is the Smartest Growth Strategy

2026 Outlook: Why Retention Is the Smartest Growth Strategy

As we move into 2026, one lesson stands out for minority-owned and community-based businesses: the most reliable growth strategy is doing more business with the customers you already have.

In an environment defined by volatile interest rates, uneven access to capital, and shifting corporate DEI commitments, customer retention is no longer a “soft” strategy—it is a hard economic advantage. Acquiring new customers is expensive, uncertain, and increasingly dependent on platforms and intermediaries that extract value without building loyalty. Deepening relationships with existing customers, by contrast, delivers predictable revenue, lower marketing costs, and stronger cash flow.

Enrollment for Y3 of the NMSDC Capital Readiness Program is live

This is the room where businesses get positioned for capital, contracts, and real visibility. If scaling in 2026 is the goal, this is the move you make now.

Seats fill fast. The market remembers who showed up prepared.

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🎙️ PRMSDC Talks – Real Stories. Real Impact.

PRMSDC Talks is a series of inspiring conversations where our members share their success stories and contributions to strengthening our local economy.

Don't miss these powerful experiences that motivate, educate, and highlight the positive impact of our business community. In our fifth edition, listen to:

🎧 Subscribe and join us for a new season filled with inspiration, learning, and authentic voices from Puerto Rico’s supplier ecosystem.

📌 Office Closure – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the PRMSDC office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Let us honor Dr. King’s legacy by empowering our communities through connection and opportunity.

We will resume operations on Tuesday, January 20, during our regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ⏰

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Ready to Get Certified?

Become a PRMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and open new doors for business growth. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

TEAMS

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Connect, Engage, and Grow

Connect with fellow suppliers, introduce your business, and explore the benefits of being part of the PRMSDC network.

Meet the MBE Suppliers Committee, learn about key initiatives, and start maximizing your certification.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network and business!

Friday, January 30, 2026

PRMSDC Meeting Room

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Business Opportunity Exchange 2026: Impact Sourcing

Where Business Meets Purpose

April 17, 2026

Wyndham Grand Río Mar, Puerto Rico

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