We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) economic development organization supporting growth in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia through programs and services that help our corporations enhance the diversity and innovation of their supply chains. Established in 1972, and headquartered in Silver Spring Maryland, we connect our corporate members to competitively viable, minority-owned business enterprises (MBE’s).

CRMSDC is a resource which helps Corporate Members develop, market, and advance their minority development program. CRMSDC provides Corporate Members and certified MBEs a thriving ecosystem with progressive opportunities to grow, partner, and develop their capabilities and their inherent entrepreneurial spirits.

• Annual orientation for MBEs and corporate members
• Minority supplier development program support
• Identification and certification of minority business enterprises (MBEs)
• MBE referrals and/or introductions
• Registration discounts for minority supplier development training offered by Affiliates
• Registration discounts for seminars and special events offered by Affiliates
• Access to networking and communication opportunities
• Access to Affiliate Information Center materials
• Assistance and support in RFP/bid distribution

• Access to NMSDC’s new enhanced online database of all certified MBEs
• Membership in NMSDC Industry Groups
• Consideration for membership in NMSDC Advanced Practices Group
• Complimentary registration for the National Program Managers’ Seminar
• Access to the Regional Program Managers’ Seminar
• Discounts to attend the NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange
• Opportunity to exhibit at NMSDC Business Opportunity Exchange
• Access to NMSDC programs such as Centers of Excellence, Corporate Plus® and Global Link
• Access to the online Corporate Plus® directory
• Access to networking opportunities
• Minority supplier development program support
• Assistance and support in RFP/Bid distribution
• MBE Referral and/or introductions

We are thankful for our relationship with your organization. We are honored that you have supported us and believe in our mission. Our focus is to continue to add value for you and to seek new ways to support the goals of your organization.

Your financial commitment is essential to the support of our programs. As a member, CRMSDC helps you to enhance, market and advance your minority development program by providing you with access to a pool of certified and qualified minority businesses. It also entitles you to numerous opportunities to network with your peers and take advantage of supplier diversity related offerings from our regional affiliate and the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

I hope you take the time to learn about the sponsorship or partnership opportunities available with the Council. When you are submitting your annual budget, we ask that you think of us and include a generous line item to further ensure our success!