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SMSDC advocates for Minority Business Enterprises during MBE Public Policy Day!
On March 15th, SMSDC along with the other two Texas regional councils, HMSDC & DFWMSDC visited the State Capitol in Austin, TX to educate lawmakers on the impact minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) make on our state's economy. MBEs from the State of Texas joined in on the effort.
Corporate members, certified minority business enterprises and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) of the 3 regional Councils in partnership with the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) met with their elected representatives and shared their positions on legislation that impacts business in our state and increases opportunities for everyone to build wealth and experience prosperity in Texas.
Overall, it was a very successful day at the State Capitol. If you missed it, please take a look at the photo gallery on our website.
We are getting closer and closer to our 1st conference in 3 years! Please join us at the next in-person event on June 21-23rd, Premier Face Time Expo & Golf Tournament. Registration is now open! We are thrilled to once again host our biggest in-person event of the year! This event is a networking forum designed to connect Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with corporations that are looking for procurement opportunities with diversity suppliers. With educational seminars, exciting speakers, networking connections, an interactive trade show and an intriguing golf tournament....THIS IS THE EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
Visit our website at www.smsdc.org for details and registration. Early bird registration ends on May 26th.
I hope to see all of our certified MBEs, corporate member and community partners at our upcoming events! We have missed interacting in-person and are ready to see you again soon!
Sincerely,
Karen Box
SMSDC President
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I am honored to serve in the capacity as MBEIC Chair for SMSDC. April has been a great month for me as I transition into my new role. I have heard from many MBE’s who have shared words of encouragement as well as new ideas. I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming months and truly helping you get the most of your certification.
I started the month by joining the SMSDC team on April 4th at our state capitol to meet with legislators and let our voice be heard in opposition of Texas HB 5140, HB 5127, SB 17, SB 2313. If passed, these bills will eliminate efforts for inclusion of minorities in state and local government codes and programs for jobs, contracts, college admissions and DEI activities. While there, we met with delegations from the DFW MSDC and worked alongside each other to have effective communications with legislative staff. Please keep an eye out for updates on these bills and ensure your voice is heard by joining future delegations to our capitol. The bill can be followed here. https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/tx/88/bills/TXB00066559/#overview
We are currently preparing for our May 18th MBEIC event. As soon as our agenda is finalized, SMSDC will be communicating more information.
I hope to see all of you very soon!
Respectfully,
Nicole Navarro Velesiotis
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Liberty Post & Co, LLC
www.libertypostandco.com
To create a technology rich environment for producers to track, trace and trade their products and services, whilst enhancing their whole of supply chain engagement and efficient management. Our systems ensure buyers get the genuine products when they purchase through our network. Now buyers can be sure that when they order a product it is exactly what they will receive. Hence, avoiding counterfeits.
Localism, Inc. A Limited Liability Co
www.localisminc.com
Localism's core services include, but are not limited to Government Affairs, International/Diplomatic Relations and the expansion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in both the public and private sectors. With an international client base that extends throughout the United States, Washington D.C., Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, our value proposition is to help minority businesses, corporations, and nonprofits achieve their government affairs, international relations, procurement, and diversity, equity and inclusion, goals. Localism, Inc. is a proudly certified Hispanic, LGBTQ+, and Disabled-owned business headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Perfect Timing Consulting Co., LLC
www.perfecttiminglogistics.com
Perfect Timing provides logistical solutions to its clients in the Distribution, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas Industries. Located in South Central Oklahoma Perfect timing provides subject matter experts to understand the collective challenges of its customers and provides turn-key options to solve these challenges . Perfect Timing provides its customers with road map execution plans accompanied with budget forecast, and scheduled timelines.
Red Velvet Events Inc
www.weareredvelvet.com
Digital and physical event design; ideation and execution. Typically corporate events and experiences.
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Abacus Computers Inc.
Amaida Machine Shop, LLC
Appro, Inc.
Champion Supply Company, LLC.
Complete Tablet Solutions LLP
COPILASER US CORPORATION
CROSS-NATIONAL ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC
Dorada Foods
Esolvit Inc.,
FMC Industries LLC
Frontera Concepts, LLC
GL Automotive, LLC
Gomez Floor Covering, Inc
GROUP OF GLOBAL SUPPLIERS, LLC
Inclusive Logistics, LLC
Intercon Carriers, L. C.
International Transportation Services, Inc.
JA Oilfield Manufacturing, Inc.
JN3 Global Enterprises LLC
Little Red Rooster Ice Cream Company
Lopez Foods, Inc.
Luna Park Clothing Company
Medrano Produce LLC
Medwheels Inc
Mindful Media, LLC
Munoz Trucking, Inc.
Natural Evolution Inc
Nexlegacy LLC
NPMI Management, Inc.
Otero Systems and Technologies
Pedro S.S. Services. Inc
Pencil Cup Office Products Inc.
Precision Technology Inc
Prodisa Industrial Group
Pulselight LLC
R&B Fleet Services LLC
R.T.C. Inc.
Reed Global Networks
Reliable Staffing Corporation
RF-IP, Inc.
Singh Law, PLLC
Tolbert Enterprises Inc.
Treco Services, Inc
UIS International Services Corp
Unimex Trade & Logistics, LLC
V&G Dynamic Machine LLC
Vutex, Inc.
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New MBE Applicants: Register for
Pre-Certification Sessions
Participation in the information session should take place prior to the submittal of your application to SMSDC.
All new MBE's must attend Pre-Certification & Post-Certification sessions to assist with the application process. Applicants can now schedule an appointment for One-On-One Information Sessions. The sessions are held by scheduled appointment only every Wednesday from 10am-12pm.
We will discuss:
- Criteria for Certification
- Review of the Application Process
- Answer most common application questions
To get certified you will need to meet the criteria set forth by NMSDC, complete the online application and upload all required documentation.
Please email Alana Ortega at alana@smsdc.org to register for the Pre-Certification Session to complete the first step in the certification process.
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With support from Wells Fargo, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) provides business development guidance and training to minority-owned businesses.
Featuring a curated catalog of relevant topics, this learning management system offers flexible programming, on-demand course selection, and 24/7 online access.
Course topics include:
· Business and strategic planning.
· Sales process and sales training.
· Financial management and reporting.
· Customer service.
· Financing and funding the business.
· Employee and leadership development.
· Crisis management.
· eCommerce and online selling.
· Human resource management.
· Marketing the business.
· Business legal entities.
These specialized learning tracks bring the classroom experience to computer screens [and mobile devices] for individual learning and self-paced course completion.
How it Works
The NMSDC Learning Center provides customized subscription options for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Corporate Members to choose from.
How to Register
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Free Trial For 60 Days!
Unlimited Access For up to 5 users
Visit www.nmsdclearning.com to register and subscribe to the plan that best suits your needs.
Question/comments:
Alana Ortega, Certification Manager
alana@smsdc.org
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