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.
Vote ‘Yes’for Referendum 88 to approve I-1000
With November rapidly approaching, remember to vote 'Yes' for Referendum 88 to approve I-1000. Please read this article by Naomi Ishisaka, "Affirmative action debate in Washington takes an Orwellian turn" for more information.
Approve I-1000: Fairness and Opportunity for All
As Washingtonians, we believe in fairness and opportunity for everyone. But we know that even in this strong economy, too many veterans, small businesses, women and diverse communities are being left behind. We can take a big step forward in creating opportunity and a...
2019 NMSDC Conference + Business Opportunity Exchange
The Northwest Mountain MSDC had a productive week attending the NMSDC Conference + Business Opportunity Exchange in Atlanta from October 13th through October 16th. It was a week full of networking, workshops and Supplier Diversity discussions. The Council hosted the...
Supplier Diversity: A True Value Proposition
President and CEO of the Northwest Mountain MSDC, Fernando Martinez, explains Supplier Diversity as a Value added proposition. Click Here to Read: Supplier Diversity - A True Value Proposition
137th Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce hosted their 137th Annual Meeting September 19th at the Westin Hotel in Seattle. The luncheon included guest speakers Marilyn Strickland, President and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber, Gary Locke, former Washington state...
Minority Business Enterprises Intersect with Healthcare and Life Science Organizations to Build Value
September 4, 2019 | Fernando Martinez | President & Chief Executive Officer Introduction: Business, IT, and Digital Transformation is the convergence point where information is leveraged in new and innovative ways to create a competitive advantage thus enabling...
UW Students Present “Supplier Diversity Toolkit” at the 2019 Annual Conference
University of Washington students, Lukas Garcia, Jaclyn Hill, Wenqi Huang, Ashlyn Reid and Sy Ruiz of the Supplier Diversity Program conducted research on building a Supplier Diversity Toolkit. With guidance from Michael Verchot, Director of the UW Consulting and...
Supplier Diversity Presentation by Fernando Martinez
Fernando Martinez, President of the Northwest Mountain MSDC presented on Supplier Diversity at the Microsoft Supplier Diversity Day Event on May 28, 2019. Click Here to Access the Presentation
Fernando Martinez Advocates in Favor of I-1000
Fernando Martinez, President and CEO of the Northwest Mountain MSDC, testified in favor of I-1000 on April 18, 2019 in Olympia, WA. The measure would amend I-200 passed in 1998 by Washington state voters. Read Fernando's testimony here
Special Announcement: Bobby Herrera Releases his First Book
Bobby Herrera, President of Populus Group, shares the release of his first book, The Gift of Struggle. In it, Bobby highlights the lessons from his Struggles that helped shape the Leader he is today. "Leadership Is About Sharing Your Gifts. Every struggle teaches us...