National Minority Supplier Development Council

Take advantage of one of the best ways to get your company’s brand message in front of the Fortune 500 decision makers driving supplier strategies and procurement priorities. When you sponsor the *Supplier Impact Leadership Summit* being held this July in Phoenix, you reach key leaders gathered in one place for two and a half days of networking and peer-to-peer learning.

Contact NMSDC’s Member Success team today to talk about ways to become a sponsor, whether at the $1,000 level or up to exclusive $30,000 sponsorship opportunities.

Learn more at https://web.cvent.com/event/476df3d2-f360-48b6-aae7-5b8ed845cffc/websitePage:2860cfb0-66b9-401b-a5a4-61ee22f24ef8

Or schedule a call now: https://calendly.com/charmaine-jackson-gwk/20

In a rapidly changing global economy, where access to talent and the ability to adapt define success, Ranjini Poddar, Founder and CEO of Artech L.L.C., has built a business grounded in both performance and purpose.

What began as a small entrepreneurial venture has grown into a global workforce solutions leader approaching $1 billion in annual revenue, with over 11,500 employees and consultants worldwide.

Through a commitment to people, partnership, and opportunity creation, Poddar has helped build pathways to meaningful careers while connecting organizations with the talent they need to thrive.

Read her story: https://nmsdc.org/blog/expanding-opportunity-through-capital-partnership-and-people/

What happens when you bring two thoughtful, passionate and talkative leaders together? You get a powerful conversation on economic opportunity, leadership and the business imperative of inclusive supply chains.

This recent NXT Chapter podcast interview between NMSDC President & CEO Donald Cravins, Jr., Esq. and Bishop T.D. Jakes offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and changemakers alike.

Listen to their wide-ranging discussion on the economic benefits of supplier inclusion, the future of minority-owned businesses, generational wealth, and the importance of meaningful relationships.

✔ Supporting minority-owned businesses strengthens the broader economy
✔ The power of in-person relationships and strategic proximity
✔ Expanding perspective beyond local markets to global opportunity
✔ Building generational wealth through intentional succession planning
✔ NMSDC’s role in connecting businesses and accelerating opportunity

Watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qbQ1DLkC2E

Don Cravins on Leadership, Economic Equity & Opportunity I NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes In this powerful episode of The NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits...

As we commemorate Memorial Day during the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation’s freedoms, security and ideals. We offer our deepest gratitude for their courage and selflessness to make this a more perfect union.

May their legacy inspire us for another 250 years of the American Experiment as we strive to continue our pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.

Your health may be one of the most overlooked forms of capital in business.

Founders, entrepreneurs, and executives are expected to perform under pressure, make critical decisions, lead teams, and sustain growth, often while running on empty.

But leadership performance is directly connected to wellness.

This Capital Is Culture conversation will explore why health is more than personal wellness. It’s a strategic business asset that impacts productivity, resilience, decision-making, sustainability, and long-term success.

📅 May 28, 2026
🕧 12:30–2:30 PM ET

Join the conversation and reserve your seat:
https://events.zoom.us/ev/Atdj2dKT4y7NfV8lUeXm_JO_TVDwaHvxN4f36298efyjrRliH8tv~AvAy2ZbIUGlpRt3oUQBK5rBXjIrns7mQHUj6_Uvc3oEAXNNFcTggWvm5oQ

The 2026 NMSDC Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Cohort is officially open — and we want YOU in it! 🚀

This isn't just a program. It's a community built for minority entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

Over 9 months, you'll gain:
✅ Real business training across 5 proven frameworks
✅ One-on-one mentorship from top corporate leaders
✅ Support earning your NMSDC MBE Certification
✅ A chance to pitch at the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange in Los Angeles this October

Who qualifies?
• Ages 19–35
• U.S. citizen
• 51%+ minority-owned, for-profit business
• At least 1 year of operating revenue

Spots are limited. Applications close June 5, 2026 — don't wait!

👉 Learn more and apply: https://nmsdc.org/programs/emerging-young-entrepreneurs-program/

Opportunity is knocking — are you prepared to answer?

Capital is moving and opportunities are opening. Businesses that find success plan ahead to take advantage of what’s ahead. CRP is here to help make that happen.

The NMSDC Capital Readiness Program (CRP) is built for businesses that know they’re capable of more and are ready to prove it where it counts. CRP offers a structured, results-driven pathway to help you operate sharper, present stronger and compete when decisions are made.

✅ Direct access to buyers, capital providers and key decision-makers
✅ A proven path forward — hundreds of businesses have accelerated through CRP
✅ $238M+ in contracts unlocked

“CRP has challenged us in the best way. Every session pushes us to sharpen our thinking and leaves us with concrete actions we can immediately apply. That sense of productive pressure is exactly what makes the experience transformative.”
— Istiak Ahmed, Next Generation Innovation LLC

CRP is where potential turns into positioning. The next level of your business is ready to be claimed.

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