[What We Offer]

Certify

Examine and investigate each MBE. verifying its viability, its practices, and its capacity.

Develop

Assist and enable MBEs in expanding their vision and capabilities, to meet the needs of corporate members.

Connect

Introduce and facilitate a mutually beneficial business relationship between MBEs and corporate members.

Advocate

Promote and strengthen a universal understanding of the value of minority supplier development.

NMSDC Affiliate

The Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (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.

[ABOUT US]

Advocates for Economic Growth of MBEs

The primary mission of the Mid-States MSDC is to promote and cultivate successful minority 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 MBEs, while also providing a direct connection for corporations who are committed to purchasing products and services from Mid-States MSDC-certified MBEs.

$17.1

Billion Total Economic Impact

$3

Billion Incomes Supported

64,000

Jobs Supported

36,000

Jobs Directly Supported By Diverse 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

Conversation With NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace

Mid-States MSDC President’s conversation with NASCAR’s only African American driver, Bubba Wallace. It was made possible by World Wide Technology, one of Bubba’s sponsors, and

October 26, 2020 No Comments

Butler, Old National Partner to Support Businesses Owned by Underrepresented Groups

Evansville & Indianapolis, Ind. (August 12, 2020) – The Old National Bank Center for Business Excellence—a partnership between Butler University and Old National Bank—is proud to

August 26, 2020 No Comments

Carolyn Mosby Interviewed on “Ladies Leading”

Check out Mid-States MSDC’s President/CEO Carolyn Mosby was recently interviewed by Jessica Gendron on the latest episode of Ladies Leading. CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW HERE

August 7, 2020 No Comments

CISCA Tickets and Sponsorship Information Now Available

Purchase tickets and sponsorships for the Central Indiana Supply Chain Awards Breakfast, powered by BCforward, today! The breakfast will be held at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel, IN on September 19, 2019.

Indy Golf Networking Social At Top Golf

Don’t miss this year’s Indy Golf Networking Social at Top Golf in Fishers, IN. Download the registration information and purchase your tickets/sponsorships today! We hope to see you on August 22, 2019.

Mid-States MSDC President Speaking at Women IN Energy Conference in September

Carolyn Mosby, President/CEO of the Mid-States MSDC will speak at the Women IN Energy Conference October 30, 2019 at the 502 East Event Centre, in Carmel, IN. For information and tickets, visit www.womeninenergyconference.org

Our Staff

The Mid-States MSDC Staff is here to serve you.

Carolyn E. Mosby

President/CEO

Angela S. Franklin

Executive Vice President, Operations

Denika Thomas

Director, Corporate Relations, Projects & Events

JaRon Haggerty

Director, MBE Services

[TESTIMONIALS]

What Our Stakeholders Say

We take pride in providing the best service and support to our corporate members and certified MBEs.

Talmadge Vick

Vick Strategic

“ The Mid-States staff has been very helpful in providing resources for us to identify qualified minority vendors. They also make it easy for supplier diversity professionals to not only engage with Mid-States certified MBEs but other diverse suppliers as well by inviting them to Mid-States events. This makes my job easier and helps me meet our XBE goals.”