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.
City of Seattle ITB# FA0-5164 – Airport Way Center Janitorial Services – Addendum
An addendum has been posted to the Buy Line: Airport Way Center Janitorial Services; ITB #FA0-5164 (seattle.gov)
U.S. Bank Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is available through U.S. Bank, a Preferred SBA Lender. Click on the link below to learn more. U.S. Bank Paycheck Protection Program
2021 MBE Sponsorship Deck
Click here to learn more about: 2021 MBE Sponsorship Opportunities
Apply Now! First Bank of the Lake is Accepting PPP Loan Applications
Dear PPP Borrowers: The NMSDC Business Consortium Fund “BCF” has partnered with First Bank of the Lake “FBOL” to allow our MBEs to apply for the first and second PPP loans. FBOL serviced over $500MM worth of loans in the first round, and is currently accepting...
Resources for PPP Loans
The COVID-19 relief bill that passed in December included additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and includes: First Draw PPP Loans for...
Strategic Approach Samples by Fernando Martinez
President and CEO of the Northwest Mountain MSDC, Fernando Martinez, helps Corporate Members strategize Supplier Diversity efforts for the future. Below is a sample deck including some of the Council's approaches towards equity in Diversity and Inclusion practices in...
NWMMSDC Presented to Alaska Airlines on Supplier Diversity
A guide to supplier diversity, Fernando Martinez, President & CEO, shares some insight as to what it is and what it is not. Click here: NWMMSDC Presentation to Alaska Airlines
NMSDC: Names New Board Chairman, Mr. Jose Turkienicz, UPS, CPO
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 11, 2021 Press Contact:Tammy WilkinsTammy.Wilkins@nmsdc.org(212) 944-2430 NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL NAMES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN, MR. JOSE TURKIENICZ, UPS CPO Mr. Jose Turkienicz has been elected Chair of the Board of...
Paycheck Protection Program Round 2
A second round of the Paycheck Protection Program reopened with revamped rules and guidelines. Below are key contacts to help you apply for the first or second time: Bank of America Chris FoxSmall Business Regional Executivechristopher.r.fox@bofa.com Key Bank Jimmy...
2020 Business Conference & Year End Meeting
The Council hosted part 3 of the Business Conference series on December 10th, virtually. President and CEO, Fernando Martinez reported on the Council's 2020 results and shared our goals for 2021. Click Here to View the NWMMSDC Year End Report 2020