We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, established in 1976, and one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Our network is the nation’s most dynamic force in developing successful relationships between America’s top corporations and supply-chain providers from the Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American communities.
Our mission is to accelerate economic growth by driving opportunities and collaboration between corporations and businesses from all backgrounds. The Mid-States MSDC’s footprint includes Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri and we connect our corporate members with qualified suppliers of all sizes that meet a high standard of excellence. We ensure that standard in four essential steps:
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.