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A look back at 2010 and the activities that made for a productive year with the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council.

People do business with people they know.
The Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC) fosters relationships between minority suppliers and their potential clients: Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and universities.

The council certifies minority business Enterprises (MBEs), serves as a resource for corporations searching for qualified suppliers, helps large corporations target and alert suppliers about requests for proposals, sponsors networking events that introduce corporate decision makers to principals at minority business enterprises, offers training programs, loan information and business assistance for MBEs, gives corporations the opportunity to learn from the best practices of other large businesses

The VMSDC has 103 corporate members and approximately 275 certified Minority Business Enterprises, ranking VMSDC among the largest councils in the Mid-Atlantic region. VMSDC is one of 37 regional councils within the National Minority Supplier Development Council network. A network which has a total of 3,500 corporate members and 16,000 certified MBEs throughout the country.

By serving as a conduit between diverse suppliers and the leaders of corporate America, the council offers companies the opportunity to interact with a wider range of potential partners. This inclusive environment supports economic growth, increases employment opportunities and enhances the competitive landscape.

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Practical, uncensored and unscripted insight on how to navigate the supplier diversity landscape and make the most of SCMBDC certification. This advice comes directly from mbes in the trenches, making it happen everyday.

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mbeConnect conducted an interview with the President of FineLine Printing, a minority-owned business focused on commercial printing and internet marketing, during the 2010 NMSDC Conference in Miami. Topics include the founding of the business, regional council affliliations, conference goals and the role of social media in business.

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mbeConnect conducted an interview with two representatives from Lakeview Leasing, a minority-owned business focused on equipment leasing and finance. Topics include the certifications of the company, goals of the conference, and the role of social media in business.

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Part 6 – After the Trade Show – How to Effectively Work the 2009 & 2010 NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Fair – A 6-part video series providing practical do’s & don’ts on getting the most out of the nation’s benchmark forum on minority business development.

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Part 3 – Monday Business Opportunity Fair – How to Effectively Work the 2009 & 2010 NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Fair – A 6-part video series providing practical do’s & don’ts on getting the most out of the nation’s benchmark forum on minority business development.

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mbeConnect conducted an interview with the Vice President of Sensis, a minority-owned business that serves as a full-service advertising agency, during the 2010 NMSDC Conference in Miami. Topics include the focus of the business, conference goals and the role of social media in business.

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April, 2008 — Orlando, FL Diversity business event coverage from your source for Women’s and minority business development stories around the country: Business News Group. Visit us at www.mbnusa.biz and www.weusa.biz today to stay informed, network your business, use our resources, watch our exclusive videos and interviews with all the movers and shakers in the corporate world as well as WBEs and mbes.

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April, 2008 — Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (CBOF) event coverage from your source for Women’s and minority business development stories around the country: Business News Group. Visit us at www.mbnusa.biz and www.weusa.biz today to stay informed, network your business, use our resources, watch our exclusive videos and interviews with all the movers and shakers in the corporate world as well as WBEs and mbes.

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mbeConnect conducted an interview with the Co-Owner of Advertising Resources, a minority-owned business that offers a variety of marketing and packaging solutions, during the 2010 NMSDC Conference in Miami. Topics include the focus of the business, conference goals and the role of social media in business.

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