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[What We Offer]
Certify
Examine and investigate each business. verifying its viability, its practices, and its capacity.
Develop
Assist and enable businesses in expanding their vision and capabilities, to meet the needs of corporate members.
Connect
Introduce and facilitate a mutually beneficial business relationship between businesses from all backgrounds and corporate members.
Advocate
Promote and strengthen a universal understanding of the value of all businesses committed to supplier development.
NMSDC Affiliate
The Mid-States MSDC is one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Mid-States MSDC serves Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri.
Advocates for Economic Growth for All Businesses
The primary mission of Mid-States is to promote and cultivate successful enterprises within the Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri business communities. Mid-States serves as an advocate for the economic well-being and growth of certified companies, while also providing a direct connection for corporations who are committed to purchasing products and services from Mid-States businesses.
$17.1
Billion Total Economic Impact
$3
Billion Incomes Supported
64,000
Jobs Supported
36,000
Jobs Directly Supported By Suppliers
Ecomonic Impact
Our Economic Impact Study, conducted by supplier.io, and sponsored by Indiana University, showed a $17.1 billion economic impact to the economies in Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri — proof that ensuring the success of minority-owned businesses will continue to have a significant, positive effect on all states within the Mid-States MSDC region, as well as the overall U.S. economy.
Latest News
Meet Some of the Leaders Shaping What’s Next in Procurement
On September 25, the St. Louis Supply Chain Conference, powered by Mid-States, at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) will showcase leaders who are
Building Connections Beyond the Green – Back 9 Recap
In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, relationships are just as critical as contracts. That’s why Mid-States brings together corporations and suppliers in dynamic settings that
A Leader, A Legacy, and a Lasting Impact: Daryle Johnson Leaves Mid-States for New Venture
At Mid-States, we believe impact is driven by people—those who roll up their sleeves, dream big, and do the work. For us, one of those
Our Staff
The Mid-States Staff is here to serve you.
[TESTIMONIALS]
What Our Stakeholders Say
We take pride in providing the best service and support to our corporate members and certified businesses.
Talmadge Vick
Vick Strategic
“ The Mid-States staff has been very helpful in providing resources for us to identify qualified vendors. They also make it easy for all supplier professionals to not only engage with Mid-States certified companies but other suppliers they would not have connected to without Mid-States events. This makes my job easier and helps me meet our business goals.”
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