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The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) brings together Corporate Members corporate members and Minority Business Enterprises minority business enterprises (MBEs) together to expand business opportunities and encourage business growth. <br /> In carrying out its mission, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council will:<br />-Promote It promotes business opportunities and capabilities of with minority entrepreneurs, and work to eliminate barriers works to create equal economic opportunity opportunities for MBEs in the marketplace.<br />-Be proactive in helping The HMSDC helps MBEs respond to issues and developments which that impact their business opportunities potential for growth and growth.<br />-Promote educational promotes research activities and services directed at the establishmentfocusing on establishing, developmentdeveloping, expansion and encouragement of expanding minority-owned businesses.<br />-Be a reliable, effective source for identifying capable and competitive MBEs.<br />-Help corporations and government agencies develop, maintain and expand minority business development programs and recognize those that conduct outstanding programs.<br />

HMSDC hosts three themed luncheons to connect businesses, a golf tournament that raises MBE scholarships, mixers, MBE Tours, and a yearly EXPO with over 1,400 participants.

Certification costs range from $350 to $1,200 depending on the regionthat the MBE is located in.