Transcript Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Michigan Minority Supplier
Development Council
Pre-Certification Briefing
Welcome
President & CEO
 Louis Green
INTRODUCTIONS
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Certification Team
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Certification Applicants
• Name
• Company Name
• Product or Service
MMSDC Overview
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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.
National Minority Supplier
Development Council (NMSDC)
The goal of the NMSDC is to assist bonafide minority businesses in becoming
long-term, qualified entities capable of
competing in the national and
international economic mainstream
MMSDC
Mission Statement
To Provide Meaningful Access to MMSDC
Certified MBE’s and Corporate Members
to Enhance Procurement Opportunities
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
How MMSDC Certifies
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Review finance, management and site
Verify any supporting document
considered appropriate
Validate the “rule of three”
Control
Ownership
Management
Minority Groups
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Certifiable Minority Groups
African American
Asian Indian American
Asian Pacific Islander American
Latin American
Native American
Certification Benefits
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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
Networking Events
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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
Applicants Responsibility
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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.
Certification Process
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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 emailed
Invoice fee received
Certificate, welcome letter & emailed
Certification Process
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What you need to do to facilitate a
successful application
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Checklist form
Submit a completed application
Submit all documents
Submit non-refundable $300.00 app fee
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Certification Process
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Certification Application
• Be Thoughtful
• Be Thorough
• Be Timely
MBE Application
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Page 1
• Identifying Company Information
MBE Application
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Pages 2-3
• Financials
MBE Application
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Page 4
• References
MBE Application
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Page 5-6
• Operations and Management
MBE Application
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Page 7
• Document Attachment Checklist
MBE Application
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Pages 8-9
• Declaration of Citizenship and Ethnic status
Order of Submission
SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
SECTION D
SECTION E
APPLICATION
FINANCIAL
LEGAL
MINORITY STATUS
OPERATION/MANAGEMENT
MMSDC Offices
Headquarters
3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 230
Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
313-873-3200 phone
313-873-4783 fax
Web address www.mmbdc.com
MMSDC is…
“Where preparation meets opportunity”
We look forward to welcoming you as a
newly certified Minority Business
Enterprises (MBE)
QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ
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How long will the certification process take?
60 – 90 days
MMSDC Certification Process
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Need Help?
• We are available to assist you
• Contact MMSDC:
• 313.873-3200
• Ask to speak to a Certification
• Team Member