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Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council. Pre-Certification Briefing. Welcome. President & CEO Louis Green. INTRODUCTIONS. Certification Team Certification Applicants Name Company Name Product or Service. MMSDC Overview. A non-profit corporate service organization

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Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

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  1. Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Pre-Certification Briefing

  2. Welcome President & CEO • Louis Green

  3. INTRODUCTIONS • Certification Team • Certification Applicants • Name • Company Name • Product or Service

  4. MMSDC Overview • A non-profit corporate service organization • The largest of 36 councils in the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. • Over 30 years has connected some of Michigan’s largest corporations with certified minority owned businesses-A catalyst for mutual business success • Supports future economic growth in communities • Raises the bar in supplier diversity • Through certification, assures the corporation buyer that a business is truly minority owned, operated and controlled.

  5. National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) The goal of the NMSDC is to assist bona-fide minority businesses in becoming long-term, qualified entities capable of competing in the national and international economic mainstream

  6. MMSDC Mission Statement To Provide Meaningful Access to MMSDC Certified MBE’s and Corporate Members to Enhance Procurement Opportunities

  7. MMSDC Certification MBE Certification is an affirmation or validation that an applicant’s business is owned, controlled and managed by U.S. citizens, a majority (at least 51%) of whom are racial or ethnic minorities

  8. How MMSDC Certifies • Review finance, management and site • Verify any supporting document considered appropriate • Validate the “rule of three” • Control • Ownership • Management

  9. Minority Groups Certifiable Minority Groups • African American • Asian Indian American • Asian Pacific Islander American • Latin American • Native American

  10. Certification Benefits • Minority Business Enterprises • Validation of MBE status • Sales and marketing opportunities • Nationwide/International market access • Opportunity for NMSDC new MBE designation • Mentor-Protégé and other programs • Access to educational programs • Technical assistance • Financial assistance and support

  11. Networking Events • New MBE Orientation / Quarterly Meeting • Annual Golf Outing • Michigan Minority Procurement Conference • MIC/CIC Sector Meetings • Professional Development Sessions • Roundtable Meetings • Supplier Diversity Summit • Annual Awards Program

  12. Applicants Responsibility • It is not the responsibility of the certification committee or process to prove a business applicant is not qualified for NMSDC certification, but rather the responsibility of the applicant to prove his/her/their business meets the requirements for NMSDC certification.

  13. Certification Process • Applicant attends Pre-Certification Briefing • Applicant obtains certification application • Applicant submits application, checklist and processing fee • Site visit appointment scheduled • Site visit completed • Certification Committee review of application • Executive Board approval • Approval letter and invoice emailed • Invoice fee received • Certificate, welcome letter & emailed

  14. Certification Process • What you need to do to facilitate a successful application • Checklist form • Submit a completed application • Submit all documents • Submit non-refundable $300.00 app fee

  15. Certification Process • Certification Application • Be Thoughtful • Be Thorough • Be Timely

  16. MBE Application • Page 1 • Identifying Company Information

  17. MBE Application • Pages 2-3 • Financials

  18. MBE Application • Page 4 • References

  19. MBE Application • Page 5-6 • Operations and Management

  20. MBE Application • Page 7 • Document Attachment Checklist

  21. MBE Application • Pages 8-9 • Declaration of Citizenship and Ethnic status

  22. Order of Submission SECTION A APPLICATION SECTION B FINANCIAL SECTION C LEGAL SECTION D MINORITY STATUS SECTION E OPERATION/MANAGEMENT

  23. MMSDC Offices Headquarters 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 230 Fisher Building Detroit, MI 48202 313-873-3200 phone 313-873-4783 fax Web address www.mmbdc.com

  24. MMSDC is… “Where preparation meets opportunity” We look forward to welcoming you as a newly certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)

  25. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

  26. Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ • How long will the certification process take? 60 – 90 days

  27. MMSDC Certification Process • Need Help? • We are available to assist you • Contact MMSDC: • 313.873-3200 • Ask to speak to a Certification • Team Member

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