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.
U.S. Bank and Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Bank, member of the NMSDC, continues to provide Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. If you are still interested in applying for PPP funds, please read the attached press release for application instructions (see below). Seventy-five percent of our Council...
NWMMSDC Supports Black Lives Matter Movement!
Technical Assistance Services Workshops
The Northwest Mountain MSDC hosted a series of free online workshops for businesses interested in doing business with the City of Seattle as part of the Technical Assistance Services program. This series included insight from industry experts and open discussions on a...
COVID-19 Response “New Normal” Planning
Have you started working on a plan on how to reopen your business in the midst of this COVID-19 Pandemic? The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Challenge Seattle, Boston Consulting Group, together in partnership with over 200 regional/national/international...
Safe Return to Public Life in WA State
Governor Jay Inslee announced a framework for how we plan to reopen and focus on economic recovery amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic in Washington State. Read the Policy Brief here
COVID-19 Impact Reports
Click on the links below for more information regarding Coronavirus in WA state and CPO efforts to counter the impact. Coronavirus: CPOs' Response to the Crisis by CAPS Research Washington State COVID-19 Economic Impacts and Recovery by Community Attributes, Inc....
Coronavirus Small Business Loans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Below are a couple of guides with information to help you choose which option is best for you...
Strategies to Assist Employees Affected by Coronavirus Disease
As we face hardships from the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is necessary to support our teams. Below are some tips for employers to share with their staff regarding things to think about as we move forward in combating these new and unprecedented challenges. Thank you to...
10 Considerations for Managing Your Business Through a Crisis
It is important to create a business strategy to help mitigate some of the offsets caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Below are ten recommendations by Reggie Brown, lecturer for the University of Washington Foster School Consulting and Business Development Program,...
Health Coverage Information for Employees
Employees be aware of how to access health coverage. Health Benefit Exchange has resources to help people access health coverage (see below). These resources are only for Washington. Report a Change COVID-19 FAQs