Examine and investigate each business. verifying its viability, its practices, and its capacity.
Assist and enable businesses in expanding their vision and capabilities, to meet the needs of corporate members.
Introduce and facilitate a mutually beneficial business relationship between businesses from all backgrounds and corporate members.
Promote and strengthen a universal understanding of the value of all businesses committed to supplier development.
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.
The primary mission of the Mid-States MSDC is to promote and cultivate successful enterprises within the Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri business communities. The Mid-States MSDC 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 MSDC-certified businesses.
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.
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
April is Arab American Heritage Month—a time to recognize the rich cultural heritage and significant economic contributions of Arab American communities across the United States.
Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council Hosts 47th Procurement Conference to Serve as a Platform for Change The Council invites corporations & diverse suppliers throughout the Midwest
We take pride in providing the best service and support to our corporate members and certified businesses.
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.”
To be recognized as the Mid-States region’s leading connector organization by promoting corporate purchases from supplier businesses of all backgrounds.
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