Blog
The Northwest Mountain MSDC blog includes updates from the council along with highlights of certified MBEs, corporate and public agency members, as well as the latest perspectives and news in the supplier diversity space.
Council Announcement: A letter to our Manager of Operations
It was January of 2007 when I walked into the Council’s office for the first time. This was the first time I met Mayra as she greeted me with a warm smile and “Hello.” Since then, Mayra and I have been working side-by-side developing, building, and growing the...
New study reveals minority-owned suppliers show greater financial stability, resiliency than non-minority owned businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Lisa Johnson ljohnson@rebirthanalytics.com 425-766-8736 New study reveals minority-owned suppliers show greater financial stability, resiliency than non-minority owned businesses SEATTLE, Wash. – August 19, 2020 - Minority suppliers...
Northwest Mountain MSDC Announces 2020 Virtual Events
The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council has released the new dates for their 2020 premier events. Considering the global, national, and local health risks posed by the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the Northwest Mountain MSDC’s responsibility is,...
Opinion | John Lewis | Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation
By John Lewis | Mr. Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral. July 30, 2020 While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours...
NWMMSDC Stands for Economic Social Justice
The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council takes a stance to support Economic Social Justice. Read a letter by our President and CEO, Fernando Martinez, below. NWMMSDC Stands for Economic Social Justice
City of Seattle Interdepartmental Meeting – TAS Updates
Fernando Martinez, President and CEO, and Zavere Weeks, Program Assistant of the Northwest Mountain MSDC met with the City of Seattle to discuss the Technical Assistance Program. Please find the presentation linked below. City of Seattle Interdepartmental Meeting...
Council Update, a Message from our President & CEO
A message from our President and CEO, Fernando Martinez.
NWMMSDC Path to Equity
This is the beginning of a path to Equity! Click on the link below for a look into the Council's commitment to business equity for MBEs by Fernando Martinez, President & CEO. Northwest Mountain MSDC Path to Equity
Northwest Mountain MSDC Recognizes Excellence in Performance
NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN MSDC RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE The Northwest Mountain MSDC recognizes excellence in performance annually. On Friday, June 26, 2020, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Northwest Mountain MSDC) recognized...
NMSDC is Connecting MBEs with PPP Funding with Instructional Video
The NMSDC wants to ensure that no minority business owner “in need of PPP funding” is left behind! Please find the recently created and shared PPP Loan Application Instructional video featuring G. Winston Neal, President of BCF, and Ashley O’Neal, SVP with Midwest...