1. Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council
Pre-Certification Briefing

2. Welcome
President & CEO
Michelle Soiree Robinson

3. INTRODUCTIONS Certification Team Certification Applicants Name
Company Name
Product or Service

4. MMSDC Overview A non-profit corporate service organization
The largest of 36 councils in the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
Over 30 years has connected some of Michigan’s largest corporations with certified minority owned businesses-A catalyst for mutual business success
Supports future economic growth in communities
Raises the bar in supplier diversity
Through certification, assures the corporation buyer that a business is truly minority owned, operated and controlled.

5. National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
The goal of the NMSDC is to assist bona-fide minority businesses in becoming long-term, qualified entities capable of competing in the national and international economic mainstream

6. MMSDC Mission Statement
To Provide Meaningful Access to MMSDC Certified MBE’s and Corporate Members to Enhance Procurement Opportunities

7. MMSDC Certification
MBE Certification is an affirmation or validation that an applicant’s business is owned, controlled and managed by U.S. citizens, a majority (at least 51%) of whom are racial or ethnic minorities

8. How MMSDC Certifies Review finance, management and site
Verify any supporting document considered appropriate
Validate the “rule of three”
Control
Ownership
Management

9. Certifiable Minority Groups
African American
Asian Indian American
Asian Pacific Islander American
Latin American
Native American

10. Certification Benefits
Minority Business Enterprises
Validation of MBE status
Sales and marketing opportunities
Nationwide/International market access
Opportunity for NMSDC new MBE designation
Mentor-Protégé and other programs
Access to educational programs
Technical assistance
Financial assistance and support

11. Networking Events New MBE Orientation / Quarterly Meeting
Annual Golf Outing
Michigan Minority Procurement Conference
MIC/CIC Sector Meetings
Professional Development Sessions
Roundtable Meetings
Supplier Diversity Summit
Annual Awards Program

12. Applicants Responsibility
It is not the responsibility of the certification committee or process to prove a business applicant is not qualified for NMSDC certification, but rather the responsibility of the applicant to prove his/her/their business meets the requirements for NMSDC certification.

13. Certification Process
Applicant attends Pre-Certification Briefing
Applicant obtains certification application
Applicant submits application, checklist and processing fee
Site visit appointment scheduled
Site visit completed
Certification Committee review of application
Executive Board approval
Approval letter and invoice ed
Invoice fee received
Certificate, welcome letter & ed

14. Certification Process
What you need to do to facilitate a successful application
Checklist form
Submit a completed application
Submit all documents
Submit non-refundable $ app fee

15. Certification Process
Certification Application
Be Thoughtful
Be Thorough
Be Timely

16. MBE Application
Page 1
Identifying Company Information

17. MBE Application
Pages 2-3
Financials

18. MBE Application
Page 4
References

19. MBE Application
Page 5-6
Operations and Management

20. MBE Application
Page 7
Document Attachment Checklist

21. MBE Application
Pages 8-9
Declaration of Citizenship and Ethnic status

22. Order of Submission SECTION A APPLICATION SECTION B FINANCIAL
SECTION C LEGAL
SECTION D MINORITY STATUS
SECTION E OPERATION/MANAGEMENT

23. Web address www.mmbdc.com
MMSDC Offices
Headquarters
3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 230
Fisher Building
Detroit, MI
phone
fax
Web address

24. MMSDC is… “Where preparation meets opportunity”
We look forward to welcoming you as a newly certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)

25. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

26. Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ
How long will the certification process take? 60 – 90 days

27. MMSDC Certification Process
Need Help?
We are available to assist you
Contact MMSDC:
Ask to speak to a Certification
Team Member
Sharon Crockett