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President's Corner

Happy New Year and welcome to a prosperous 2023!

 

It has always been the intent of the Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council, an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council(NMSDC) to be very focused on certifying, developing, connecting and advocating for our minority-owned businesses. Minority owned businesses have demonstrated although initially small in number, we become an economic powerhouse when we collaborate and connect. To continue to equip our MBEs with the tools needed for their future success, the SMSDC team is working diligently on our 2023 Calendar of Events. 


We are ready and thrilled to see you back in person starting on February 23rd with the Annual Stakeholders' Meeting at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in San Antonio, TX. Visit our website today to get registered.


Get engaged today and see what SMSDC can do for you!


Sincerely,


Karen Box

SMSDC President

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From your MBEIC Chair:

Happy New Year 2023!!!

I hope everyone is well and ready to a New Beginning!!


I am excited to hear from MBE’s and help the Growth of your Business in 2023… 


As we begin a new year we take reflection on not just 2022 but a look back to 2020. COVID affected so many lives and businesses. Perseverance, determination, not giving up on my trust in God, myself, family, and my business kept me moving forward. Goals that were unable to be accomplished because of the lockdowns and not being able to meet in person, brought feelings that building a relationship and trust with corporations and MBE2MBE was going to be difficult. Determination was successful for me.


At SMSDC, we did not STOP!! Not just as your MBEIC Chair, showing up to every meeting and every event but making time to engage and stay involved . Immediately SMSDC shifted into virtual events. This gave us a greater opportunity to continue building relationships, to be seen face to face even if it was only through a computer and to be heard. I am happy to share with all my fellow MBEs, 2023 upcoming events will consist of a few virtual events but more importantly in-person events. Being a certified MBE and resetting your goals for 2023 means taking your calendar and blocking out all of the events that SMSDC's President and staff have work so hard in putting together. I am only successful because I show up!! Your time, your money and your effort taking the time to become certified, now make it work for you. We put on events directed to building your business. The MBEIC Committee hosted a LUNCH & LEARN virtual event in December with Marc Winston Sr. Manager with Walmart and SMSDC Certified MBE Season Elliott, Wise Pies Pizza from Albuquerque, NM. Season shared her success in making it to the freezers of Walmart and her story is a result of how you can make your MBE certificate work for you. The MBEIC Committee is here for you. Share your concerns, come with recommendations, and help us build a STRONGER council in our region. 

 

The first event in-person for 2023 is the SMSDC Annual Stakeholder Meeting @ Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas on February 23rd. If you have not already registered, visit our events page at www.smsdc.org and register today.

 

I look forward to seeing everyone in person!


Sincerely,


Debbie Trevino

SMSDC MBEIC Chair

President, Treco Services 

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AV Equity, LLC

www.foraefactory.com

We provide Advertising, Branding, Marketing Consulting and Production Services for clients looking to reach a broader audience and better visually represent their brand.


Balloon Girl, LLC

www.helloballoongirl.com

Our handcrafted creations include:; -Centerpieces; - Balloon Awesomeness (bouquets, arches,

topiaries, etc.); -Banners; -Party Favors; -Pretty much anything else you have in mind to make your

happy day its happiest!


Dank Xpress Trucking, LLC

www.dankxpresstrucking.com

Commercial trucking business with an impeccable reputation for safety, reliability, and on-time performance for every delivery. We provide a wide range of freight transport services that includes flatbed, climate controlled, and emergency response deliveries. Dank Xpress Trucking is a one-stop-shop for all your government agencies transport needs nationwide.


DeBauche OSP Communications, LLC

www.debauche.org

Outside Plant Design and Engineering


Goodman Automation & Maintenance LLC

www.goodmanam.com

Goodman Automation & Maintenance offers high quality Automation, Instrumentation and Industrial Electrical services provided by professional craftsmen who are committed to doing the job not only to specification, but safely.


iTek People, Inc

www.itekpeople.com

iTek People Inc is a technology consulting and service orientated IT Sales company dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions and services to our customers. Our Services: ; Technology Solutions; Consulting Solutions; Outsourcing Solutions; Custom Computer Programming Services, ; Software Analysis, Design, Develop, ; Test and implement the software. ; Website design and development. ; Database performance tuning. 


Jack's Mechanical Solutions, Inc

www.jacksmechanical.com

We are a specialty mechanical contractor working primarily in semi conductor plants Process piping installation, plumbing, HVAC.


NooMa Construction, LLC

www.noomaconstruction.com

Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors


Official Water, LLC

www.2officialwater.com

OFFICIAL WATER comes from a protected source in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia which then is bottled and imported to the great Lone Star state and city of SAN ANTONIO TX, which is distributed threw local stores and restaurants. We are a small business but with a BIG impact and looking forward to expanding and giving the rest of the world an opportunity to be apart of our family.


Orange142, LLC

www.orange142.com

We are at the center of one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the country; Our demand-side technology, armed with real-time intelligence, executes data-driven advertising strategies across an array of digital channels including ConnectedTV/OTT, display, programmatic, mobile, native, direct, email, social, and more. In the world's constantly shifting and expanding digital landscape, set it and leave it mentalities and algorithms are not enough to successfully steer omnichannel advertising campaigns. We have real- world real-time solutions and know-how plus, we're collaborative and transparent.


Picnic Lawn Care, LLC

www.valetfloor.com

Certified applicator of fertilizer and of pesticides for weed control. Polish, epoxy, stain concrete and resinous flooring.


Tech Quarry (SATO), LLC

www.techhumanit.com

TechHuman transforms how IT leaders align, scale, and optimize technology teams. We help teams better align with their business strategy and achieve peak performance through our proven systems, tools, and innovative platforms. In addition, we deliver rare technology experts that possess the right technical skills AND will fit your team culture. We're your Intelligent Team Solution and Your Competitive Advantage

Arsa Distributing, Inc.

AZCAT INC

Bluebonnet Chrysler Dodge LLC

BTS Group, Inc.

Carmen Pacheco Transportation LLC

Cortex Consulting Services Inc.

Cyber Security Simplified LLC

Danrick Industries Inc.

Field Trip Creative, LLC

Fletes Group International, LLC

Fusion Industries LLC

Guy Engineering Services, Inc.

Interload Forwarding

J. R., Inc.

J  . Industrial Machine Shop

Kahlig Enterprises, Inc.

Lancs Industries Holdings, LLC

McClain Electrical Contractor, Inc.

Mikaila & the Bees, LLC

NativeAir Solutions LLC

North Park Lincoln-Mercury Inc.

North Park NE Motors LLC

Opifex LLC

OpTech Gente Inc. dba OpTech Staffing

OpTech Warehouse Facilities, LLC

RIA Logistics LLC

S.E. Transport, LTD

Siembra y Cosecha, LLC

UNIVERSAL CARGO SOLUTIONS, LLC

VAZELI GROUP LTD.

Venkel LTD

Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC

Walters Construction Company LLC

Xyant Services, Inc.

Xyant Technology, Inc.


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.


NETWORKING IS VITAL


Building relationships within the organization is vital to your success!


Southwest MSDC hosts virtual and in person events to support MBEs and Corporate Members in building strategic relationships to leverage your MBE Certification. We strongly encourage MBEs to also network with other MBEs to do business together, like yourself they are all here with the same goal…growing your business!


Stay up to date on events by signing up for our newsletter on our website and checking the “EVENTS” tab on our website regularly.


DON’T MISS OUT….


2023 Annual Stakeholders Meeting will be our first in-person event of 2023 filled with informational speakers and networking. At this event you will be able to meet with SMSDC corporate members, certified MBEs and community

partners.


All MBEs are welcome to attend!


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