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|Name=Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
|Name=Houston Minority Supplier development council
 
 
|Classification=Development Council
 
|Classification=Development Council
|Convenience= Medium
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|Convenience=Medium
|Developmental Stage= Intermediate  
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|Developmental Stage=Intermediate
|Website= http://hmsdc.org/
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|Non-Profit Status=Yes
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|URL=http://hmsdc.org/
|Non-Profit Status= Yes
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|Contact Phone Number=713-271-7805
|Contact Phone Number= 713-271-7805
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|email=info@hmsdc.org
|Contact E-Mail=info@hmsdc.org
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|Project=[[Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston]]
|Project= [[Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston]]
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|Networking=yes
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|Certification=yes
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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 <br />
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The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) brings together Corporate Members and 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 />
 
In carrying out its mission, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council will:<br />
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-Help corporations and government agencies develop, maintain and expand minority business development programs and recognize those that conduct outstanding programs.<br />
 
-Help corporations and government agencies develop, maintain and expand minority business development programs and recognize those that conduct outstanding programs.<br />
  
==MBE Certification==
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==Services==
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.
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'''MBE Certification'''<br />
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A Minority Business Enterprise Certificate increases business visibility, credibility, and provides valuable professional and business mentoring. The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council provides Pre-Certification Workshops the first Thursday of every month to assist in the application and it is strongly recommended to attend.
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'''Networking'''<br />
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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.  
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'''Cost'''<br />
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Certification costs range from $350-$1,200 depending on the region.
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'''Criteria'''<br />
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In order to apply and receive MBE Certification, 51% of the business or the company's stock must be owned by minority group individuals (Asian-Indian American, Asian-Pacific American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American).

Latest revision as of 16:22, 17 October 2016


Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston
Houston Minority Supplier development council
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Institution Information
Name Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
Project Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston
Classification Development Council
Non-Profit Status Yes
Cost $$
Development Stage Intermediate
Minorities yes
Women no
Education no
Certification yes
Consulting no
Coworking no
Financing no
Meeting no
Mentoring no
Networking yes
Contact Phone Number 713-271-7805
Website http://hmsdc.org/
Contact E-Mail info@hmsdc.org
Copyright © 2016 McNair Center. All Rights Reserved.

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) brings together Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) together to expand business opportunities and encourage business growth.

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.

Services

MBE Certification
A Minority Business Enterprise Certificate increases business visibility, credibility, and provides valuable professional and business mentoring. The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council provides Pre-Certification Workshops the first Thursday of every month to assist in the application and it is strongly recommended to attend.


Networking
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.


Cost
Certification costs range from $350-$1,200 depending on the region.


Criteria
In order to apply and receive MBE Certification, 51% of the business or the company's stock must be owned by minority group individuals (Asian-Indian American, Asian-Pacific American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American).