Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council

Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council The MPMSDC drives the growth of Minority Business Enterprises through business relationships with corporations, government, and academic entities.

As an affiliate regional council of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) serving Colorado, Kansas, Western Missouri, and Nebraska we provide a direct link between Corporate America and Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American owned businesses. The Mountain Plains MSDC was originally incorporated in 1974 as Minority Enterprises, Inc. after executives from corporations in th

e Rocky Mountain region came together at the Denver Chamber of Commerce to discuss the future of minority business in Colorado. Meeting on a monthly basis, these individuals formed the Executive Task Force, which eventually became the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council. In 2014 the NMSDC introduced their Strategic Plan for 2012-2016 as a way of better serving the Corporate Members and Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). As a result, the Rocky Mountain MSDC’s service area was changed from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to Colorado, Kansas, Western Missouri and Nebraska. The Council was also renamed to the Mountain Plains MSDC in order to better reflect the new region. Today there are over 130 local corporations and government entities involved with the Council, and over 500 minority-owned businesses certified with the Mountain Plains MSDC. Several of these certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) have grown to the level of Fortune 500 companies and achieved Corporate Plus status with the NMSDC. Through our extensive certification process, Corporate Member support, free networking events, educational programs, and supplier diversity initiatives we strive to develop minority-owned businesses to their full potential.

Your capability statement could be opening doors or closing them before you ever get the chance to speak. If you've bee...
06/15/2026

Your capability statement could be opening doors or closing them before you ever get the chance to speak.

If you've been in rooms with corporate buyers and haven't heard back, your capability statement might be part of the reason.

Swipe through this guide to see exactly what should be on yours, what most people get wrong, and how to fix it fast.
✅ One page
✅ Clear services
✅ Real results
✅ Contact info that works

This is the document that speaks for you when you're not in the room.

Make it count.

👉 Need help getting business-ready?

Visit mpmsdc.org to explore our programs and upcoming workshops.

📌 Save this carousel and use it to update your capability statement today.

06/12/2026

If you are a certified MBE and you are in the Colorado area, our office is open to you every Monday and Wednesday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Come in to work, access resources, and be around a community that gets it.

To schedule your visit, reach out to N’dea Carter, Director of Operations and Business Services.

📞 303-623-3037
📧 [email protected]
📍 6025 S. Quebec St. Suite 135, Centennial, CO 80111
🌐 mpmsdc.org

Your supplier list says a lot about your company's values. More importantly, it says a lot about your pipeline. MPMSDC...
06/11/2026

Your supplier list says a lot about your company's values. More importantly, it says a lot about your pipeline.

MPMSDC connects leading corporations with over 500 certified Minority Business Enterprises across Colorado, Kansas, Western Missouri, and Nebraska, businesses that are vetted, prepared, and ready to deliver.

Our certified MBEs operate across industries, including:
🏗 Construction & Facilities
💻 Technology & IT
🍽 Catering & Food Services
📦 Logistics & Supply Chain
🧹 Cleaning & Maintenance ...and more.

If your supplier diversity goals are still on paper, it's time to put them into practice.

👉 Become a corporate member at mpmsdc.org and connect with certified MBEs ready to work with you.

Want to position your business for new corporate and government contracting opportunities in 2026?It may be time to cons...
06/02/2026

Want to position your business for new corporate and government contracting opportunities in 2026?

It may be time to consider MBE Certification.
The Mountain Plains MSDC is hosting its next Pre-Certification Monthly Webinar, designed for minority business owners who want to learn more about the certification process and how becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) can support business growth.

During this virtual session, you'll learn:
✔ How to navigate the MBE Certification application process
✔ What documentation and requirements are needed
✔ The benefits, resources, and opportunities available to certified MBEs
✔ Answers to your questions from certification experts

Whether you're just beginning to explore certification or are ready to start the application process, this webinar is a great place to start.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
10:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM CST
Virtual

If MBE Certification is part of your growth strategy for 2026, don't miss this opportunity to learn what it takes to get certified and how it can help position your business for future opportunities.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.mpmsdc.org/mbe-orientation
We look forward to seeing you there.

Our Contracting with Carolyn sessions are off to a great start! Remember, these sessions are NO COST to MBEs and offered...
05/28/2026

Our Contracting with Carolyn sessions are off to a great start! Remember, these sessions are NO COST to MBEs and offered monthly.

On Monday, Greg Todd from G2 Unlimited MSG received guidance on their capability statement and SAM.gov account to help them compete for additional contract opportunities.

Want this kind of support for your business? Sessions are held the second Tuesday of every month.

📩 Contact: N’dea Carter, Dir. Operations & Business Services | 303-623-3037 | [email protected] to register.

Veteran-owned businesses: are you positioned to compete for federal opportunities?If federal contracting is part of your...
05/25/2026

Veteran-owned businesses: are you positioned to compete for federal opportunities?

If federal contracting is part of your growth strategy, this webinar will give you practical insight into the tools, resources, and pathways available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Join us for a valuable conversation designed to help veteran-owned MBEs and small businesses better understand the procurement process and identify real opportunities to compete.

You’ll hear directly from VA experts:
▪️ Tamanica (Tica) Danford-Leaf, Small Business Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19
▪️ Amy Kim, Director of Strategic Outreach and Communications, Department of Veterans Affairs

We’ll cover:
✔️ VA procurement resources and training opportunities
✔️ The Veterans First Program and Forecast Tool
✔️ Current regional contracting opportunities
✔️ Success stories from veteran-owned firms already making it happen

This is information you can actually use to move your business forward.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM MST | 12:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Event

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gepqpXgg

Starting May 26, 2026 (then the second Tuesday of every month thereafter)MBEs will have access to dedicated 1:1 support ...
05/25/2026

Starting May 26, 2026 (then the second Tuesday of every month thereafter)MBEs will have access to dedicated 1:1 support through Contracting with Carolyn.

This new resource offers 60-minute office hours designed to help businesses navigate contracting with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you are preparing to pursue new opportunities or strengthening your current positioning, these sessions provide practical, hands-on guidance.

Support includes:
• proposal writing and review
• contracting support
• capability statement development

Carolyn Terrell brings more than 20 years of experience across federal, state, and local government, as well as the corporate and nonprofit sectors. During her time with the U.S. Small Business Administration, she supported a federal contracting portfolio exceeding $8.5 billion and led business development and certification programs.

Now, she is helping MBEs better understand procurement, strengthen their positioning, and compete more effectively within corporate and government supply chains.

If you are looking for guidance that is both strategic and actionable, this is a resource worth taking advantage of.

05/22/2026

Kansas City, thank you for showing up. 🙌🏾

The MPMSDC Summer Summit was full of real conversations, practical resources, and connections that can actually move businesses forward. From AI and access to capital to government contracting and supplier readiness, the room was filled with MBEs ready to grow.

Huge thank you to our featured speakers:
• Dr. Andrea Hendricks, CEO & Managing Partner of Authentico
• Marvin Dejean, Sr. Managing Partner at Gilead Sanders
• Anissa Brown , Market President at AltCap
• Carolyn Terrell, Consultant with the Denver MBDA Center
• Frances Bond, MBDA Director, Denver MBDA Center

And shout out to the MPMSDC team who helped make the day happen:
• Stephanie Knight, President & CEO
• Antisha Gaitan, Sr. Manager, MBE Engagement & Partnerships
• N’dea Carter, Director of Business Operations
• Sheri Gonzales, Senior Director of Community & Corporate Engagement
• Frances Bond
• Carolyn Terrell

A special thank you to JE Dunn Construction for sponsoring and hosting this year’s Summer Summit in Kansas City.

To every MBE who attended, asked questions, networked, took notes, and invested time into your business… thank you. That’s what this work is about.

Missed the Summit? We’ve still got opportunities coming up this month:

📌 Contracting with Carolyn | May 26
Get hands-on guidance around government contracting, procurement readiness, and how to position your business for more opportunities.
To register, email N’dea Carter at [email protected]

📌 MBE Launchpad | May 26
Whether you’re newly certified or already an MBE, this session helps you understand how to actually use your certification, increase visibility, and take advantage of opportunities available through MPMSDC.

Register here:
https://shorturl.at/pbKRU

We’re building real pathways for MBEs and we’re just getting started.

Federal contracts can feel complicated, but the opportunities are real for veteran-owned MBEs and small businesses that ...
05/21/2026

Federal contracts can feel complicated, but the opportunities are real for veteran-owned MBEs and small businesses that know where to look.

Join representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a practical conversation around procurement opportunities, available resources, and what businesses need to know to better position themselves to compete and win.

This webinar will cover:
• VA procurement resources and training opportunities
• The Veterans First Program and Forecast Tool
• Current contracting opportunities across Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Western Missouri
• Real success stories from Veteran-owned firms

Featured presenters include:
▪️ Tamanica (Tica) Danford-Leaf, Small Business Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19
▪️ Amy Kim, Director of Strategic Outreach and Communications, Department of Veterans Affairs

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM MST | 12:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Webinar

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/4vdmmsvp

Address

6025 South Quebec Street , Suite 135
Centennial, CO
80111

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13036233037

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