'''Networking'''<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.
'''Cost'''<br />
Certification costs range from $350-$1,200 depending on the region.
'''Criteria'''<br />
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).