Houston Minority Supplier development council

Template:SBDE Template The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) is recognized as a model in setting the highest standards of excellence by bringing Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) together to create mutual value. The mission of HMSDC is to actively involve its members in efforts that will increase and expand business opportunities and business growth for Minority Business Enterprises and to drive excellence in supplier diversity and supplier development. Source: HMSDC

In carrying out its mission, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council will:
-Promote business opportunities and capabilities of minority entrepreneurs, and work to eliminate barriers to equal economic opportunity for MBEs in the marketplace.
-Be proactive in helping MBEs respond to issues and developments which impact their business opportunities and growth.
-Promote educational research activities and services directed at the establishment, development, expansion and encouragement of minority-owned businesses.
-Be a reliable, effective source for identifying capable and competitive MBEs.
-Help corporations and government agencies develop, maintain and expand minority business development programs and recognize those that conduct outstanding programs.

MBE Certification

To become certified, each applicant goes through a detailed process that determines if the applicant is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by US citizen(s) and operates an independent for-profit business. It is strongly recommended to attend the MBE Pre-Certification Workshop that happens the 1st Thursday of every month at 11:00 am at the HMSDC offices. At the MBE Pre-Certification Workshop, the certification application is reviewed in detail along with the process and the documentation. Applicants have found that by attending the Pre-Certification workshop, they get through the process quicker and submit completed packets.