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Connecting UK Ethnic Minority owned Businesses (EMBs) to Corporate Supply Chains. Join our dynamic and innovative community!

MSDUK is the only organisation in the UK that certifies Ethnic Minority Business (EMBs). Certification ensures that EMBs that join MSDUK meet all the minimum criteria of the definition set by MSDUK. Certification gives EMBs access to 1-2-1 meetings, regular referrals and allows our corporate members to measure spend with access to global markets through our international network.

04/07/2026

Some moments make you reflect on how to hold people together 🤝

This South Asian Heritage Month is one of them. A reminder that culture, community and shared identity don’t fade in challenging times - they strengthen.

In business and beyond, that strength continues to shape, influence and build what comes next.

We’re privileged to support, elevate and help South Asian businesses grow and thrive every day.

Happy South Asian Heritage Month 🌿

23/06/2026

⏳ Final week to nominate for the MSDUK Awards 2026.

Every successful business starts with an idea. Every industry leader starts with the courage to challenge what’s possible.

The MSDUK Awards recognise the entrepreneurs, business leaders and organisations creating measurable impact through innovation, business growth and inclusive procurement.

From high-growth SMEs to corporates strengthening their supply chains, these awards celebrate the people and organisations helping to shape a more connected and competitive business ecosystem.

📅 Nominations close: 29 June 2026

🏆 Winners will be announced at the MSDUK Conference & Business Awards on 15 September 2026 at Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s.

Don’t miss the opportunity to recognise a business or leader making a real difference.

🔗 Submit your nomination today:
https://marketing.msduk.org.uk/-msduk-business-awards-2026-b01a68aa-6456-4035-90ed-0e9690c02a15

22/06/2026

Windrush Day is a chance to recognise the generations who helped shape modern Britain through hard work, resilience and entrepreneurship. 🧡

Their legacy lives on in the thousands of ethnic minority-owned businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening communities across the UK.

At MSDUK, we recognise that thriving business communities are built on the talent, ambition and contributions of people from all backgrounds.

Supporting diverse businesses isn't just about representation, it's about unlocking talent, creating opportunity and building a stronger economy for everyone.

18/06/2026

MSDUK Members: Join us for two upcoming member sessions designed to help you strengthen your business, gain practical insights and connect with fellow members. 🤝

📅 24 June | Build a Winning Capability Statement

Learn how to create a capability statement that clearly communicates your value proposition to buyers, corporates and public sector organisations. This interactive clinic will explore best practices, common mistakes and what decision-makers look for when evaluating suppliers.

📅 30 June | Ask Me Anything with Louise Harries

Join our Monthly Members’ Meeting and hear from Louise Harries, Senior Business Development Manager at MSDUK. With more than 26 years of procurement experience and over a decade of championing social value, Louise will share practical insights on building strong partnerships and navigating global supply chains.

⏳ Spaces are limited. Register early to secure your place.

🔗 Visit the MSDUK Community Platform for registration details.

11/06/2026

🌟 September is coming… 🌟

And so is one of the biggest MSDUK events yet.

As we celebrate 20 years of MSDUK, hundreds of business leaders, buyers, entrepreneurs, corporates and public sector organisations will come together for the MSDUK Conference & Business Awards 2026 🧡

There are three ways to be part of it:

🏆 Enter or nominate for the MSDUK Awards
Entries close 29 June.

📣 Exhibit
Put your business in front of buyers, procurement professionals and potential partners. Exhibition spaces are limited, with bookings closing 31 July.

🎟️ Attend
Join hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers for two days of conversations, insights and connections.

Award entries are open.
Exhibition spaces are filling.
Registrations are underway.

The countdown to is officially on... ⏳

How will your business show up this September?

🔗 Find out more via the links below:

🏆 Awards: https://marketing.msduk.org.uk/-msduk-business-awards-2026-b01a68aa-6456-4035-90ed-0e9690c02a15

📣 Exhibit: https://marketing.msduk.org.uk/-slug-msduk20-conference-awards-2026-ad827720-8017-4952-9218-56ec87c5c51

🎟️ Attend: https://marketing.msduk.org.uk/-slug-msduk20-conference-awards-2026-ad827720-8017-4952-9218-56ec87c5c51

04/06/2026

Exhibition spaces are open for the MSDUK Conference and Business Awards 2026 - BOOK NOW 📣

On 16 September 2026, corporates, public sector organisations, entrepreneurs and business leaders will come together to explore opportunities, build connections and strengthen inclusive procurement. 🤝

Showcase your business to buyers and decision-makers from across the MSDUK network.

⏳ Spaces are limited. Deadline: July 31, 2026.

🔗 Book your Exhibition Space now: https://www.msduk.org.uk/msdukevent/msduk-conference-awards-2026/

13/05/2026

Highlighting recent activity across the MSDUK network!

🏆 Jenny Garrett Global received the Professional Services Initiative of the Year award at the British HR Awards 2026 for their work in inclusive leadership.

🎉 Indotronix Avani marks 40 years of delivering recruitment and talent solutions.

📣 Led by Manish Tiwari, Here and Now 365 has been recognised in the IPA iList 2026 for championing inclusion, diversity and equity across the advertising industry.

🏢 Led by Azeem Khan, Gemini Group Ltd has joined the preferred supplier list of a major property management company.

🤝 Led by Hong Zhou, Mile Rainbow CIC secured a contract with a public sector client to deliver prevention-focused wellbeing support.

🎉 Diversity Marketplace is celebrating 21 years of helping organisations deliver lasting inclusion and culture change.

We love seeing our members continue to grow, achieve and make an impact across industries. Well done to all 🧡

12/05/2026

From milestone celebrations to successful cohort completions, it’s been a fantastic period across MSDUK programmes and partnerships. 🚀

Through our programmes and collaborations, we continue to support businesses in strengthening capability, increasing procurement readiness and building confidence for growth.

Some highlights from recent activity:

🔶 Minority Business Matters, delivered with Heart of the City, celebrated its 3 Year Anniversary Reunion at Westminster Business School, bringing together businesses, facilitators and partners to reflect on progress, shared experiences and programme impact.

🔶 The second Southwark Supplier Readiness cohort, delivered with Southwark Council and Heart of the City, concluded after supporting 39 Southwark based SMEs through procurement readiness and business growth sessions.

🔶 Through Pathway to High Growth, delivered with Heart of the City as part of our Minority Business Matters initiative, participants shared positive feedback on pitching confidence and B2B readiness, with 100% of respondents rating the overall programme experience 4/5 or higher.

We’re proud to continue delivering initiatives that equip ambitious businesses with the tools, knowledge and opportunities to grow and succeed.

To take part in future MSDUK programmes, partnerships and business opportunities, explore MSDUK membership here:
https://portal.msduk.org.uk/register?as=emb&plan=paid

11/05/2026

3 weeks to go until MSDUK Business Opportunity Day 2026. ⏳

Business Opportunity Day brings together corporates, public sector organisations, entrepreneurs and business leaders for a day focused on inclusive procurement, supplier engagement and business growth. 🤝

We look forward to welcoming our network for a day of conversations, connections and opportunities!

If you haven't already, you can register here: https://www.msduk.org.uk/msdukevent/business-opportunity-day-date-tbc/

24/04/2026

“Together, through purposeful collaboration, we can help create lasting change.”

It was a pleasure to join AIG to support Bag, helping pack school bags for children affected by crisis, conflict or natural disasters.

A few reflections from the day:
• Simple resources can have life changing impact
• Purpose led partnerships can create meaningful social value
• When businesses come together to give back, communities benefit

It was fantastic to see the MSDUK community and the AIG team volunteering side by side for such an important cause.

This is social value in action. It is also a reminder that inclusive procurement is not just about access to opportunities in business - it is about building stronger, more connected communities and creating positive impact together.

Thank you to AIG Team, especially (Pat)PattersonCDE, , and our . And thank you to for sharing the incredible work of and the story behind its mission.

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