Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council | CRMSDC

Veterans Day – CRMSDC Office Closed
2022-11-11

Elevate MBE CEO Peer Group
2022-11-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-10-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-09-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-08-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-07-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-06-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-05-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-04-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Mission: Increase MBE-to-MBE Collaboration
The Elevate MBE CEO Peer Group on Microsoft Teams gives MBEs a place to network, brainstorm, and partner with peers. Join the group to schedule time on the calendar to work on your business and find/give help.
Every First Friday!
Email latoya.moore@crmsdc.org for details.
Sign Up to Receive Updates

NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - November
2022-11-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn about the benefits and requirements of National MBE certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
Note: Event has changed to an interactive video conference until further notice due to coronavirus concerns. Registrants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom video conference.
Register Here

CRMSDC @ 50: Leaders & Legends
2022-10-12 18:30 - 22:30 | National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20560
Join Us…
CRMSDC @ 50 Leaders & Legends Celebration
Featuring MBE Hall of Fame
Location:
Washington, DC
The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council is celebrating a significant milestone this year. We are in our 50th year of existence – it is our golden anniversary!
Much in our world has changed, but the MISSION of CRMSDC has endured!
Our MISSION is to assist our corporate members in improving the diversification and innovation of their supply chains by connecting them to competitively viable, certified minority business enterprises. Fifty years later, our mission is battled tested, and it continues to endure.
The Leaders & Legends Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award celebrating iconic individuals for their indelible imprint on minority businesses. These individuals have significantly impacted the region’s economy or, through public policy, transformed the landscape for minority businesses.
In addition, we will announce the Corporation of the Year and recognize our Supplier of the Year winners.

NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - October
2022-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

CRMSDC's Annual Golf Classic 2022
2022-09-13 07:30 - 16:30 | The Country Club at Woodmore, 12320 Pleasant Prospect, Mitchellville, MD, 20721, United States

Labor Day Observed – CRMSDC Office Closed
2022-09-05

NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - September
2022-09-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - August
2022-08-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - July
2022-07-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

July 4th Observed – CRMSDC Office Closed
2022-07-04

HotChat Featuring Reverend Dr. Douglas B. Sands, Sr.
2022-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

This month, as we honor Juneteenth, we are speaking with tireless activists and public servants. Each who have made meaningful contributions to federal, state and local legislation that has shaped history for minority-owned business.
Our guest this week is Reverend Dr. Douglas B. Sands, Sr.
In this episode we will discuss:

How a Vanguard of justice changed the game for Black business owners.
How his advocacy laid the foundation for Maryland’s MBE program.
His tireless fight for minority businesses.
The importance of Juneteenth to the younger generation.
and so much more.

WATCH ON THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 @ 1 pm
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Super Matchmaker Conference 2022
2022-06-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Our annual Super Matchmaker Conference allows MBEs exclusive access to the region’s leading corporations, federal, state and local government agencies all under one roof!
Join us for roundtables with corporate and government partners who will share invaluable information, insights and opportunities. Plus, we’ll have hot topic discussions, exhibit booths and giveaways. Register Now to claim your seat at the virtual table!

We’ll also reveal the 2022 Supplier of the Year award winners. Meet the awardees and take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with them and other potential vendors and partners. Don’t miss it!

NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - June
2022-06-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

Memorial Day Observed – CRMSDC Office Closed
2022-05-30

HotChat Featuring Special Secretary Jimmy Rhee | Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
2022-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re celebrating by bringing you valuable information and insightful conversations to help us better understand issues facing the AAPI business community.
Our guest this week is Special Secretary Jimmy Rhee, Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.
In this episode we will discuss:

Connecting the small business community to greater economic opportunities.
What MBEs need during the pandemic.
How minority business owners can come together and collaborate.
The rise in Asian hate crimes over the past few years.
and so much more.

WATCH ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022 @ 1 pm
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HotChat Featuring Dr. Cindy Shao | Asian American Chamber of Commerce
2022-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re celebrating by bringing you valuable information and insightful conversations to help us better understand issues facing the AAPI business community.
Our guest this week is Dr. Cindy Shao, Founder & President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC).
In this episode we will discuss:

How the Chamber navigates through the Pandemic
The Chamber’s achievements and challenges
How the AACC supports it’s members
Resources for AAPI businesses

and so much more.
WATCH LIVE ON THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 @ 1 pm
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NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - May
2022-05-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

HOTCHAT Featuring Celandra Deane-Bess, CFP | PNC Private Bank
2022-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

Celandra Deane-Bess, CFP is the Senior Vice President and Capital Area Market Leader for PNC Private Bank. She oversees a team of professionals striving to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction. Through Celandra’s leadership and commitment, she helps ensure that the client benefits from a full complement of investment, trust, financial planning, and private banking services to help them achieve their financial goals.
In this episode we will discuss:

Celandra’s journey into banking.
The importance of financial literacy & generational wealth.
Resources & tools PNC Bank offers small businesses to help achieve their goals.
Issues MBEs have been struggling with since the onset of the pandemic.

and so much more…
WATCH LIVE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022 @ 1 pm
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HOTCHAT Featuring Robert Wallace | BITHGroup Technologies
2022-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

April is Financial Literacy Month and we’re celebrating by bringing you valuable information and insightful conversations with banking professionals, financial experts and minority-owned firms to help us better understand the topic of money and the importance of generational wealth.
Robert L. Wallace is an internationally known entrepreneur, author, business consultant and keynote speaker. With more than 41 years of industry experience spanning engineering, energy, IT and executive coaching, Bob leverages his expertise to educate and inspire entrepreneurs, executives and audiences around the world.
In this episode we will discuss:

Bob’s rags-to-riches story growing up in Baltimore
The role of spiritual fortitude in wealth creation
Advice on creating a launching pad for generational wealth

and so much more…
WATCH LIVE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022 @ 1 pm
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HOTCHAT Featuring Jim Peterson | M&T Bank
2022-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

April is Financial Literacy Month and we’re celebrating by bringing you valuable information and insightful conversations with banking professionals, financial experts and minority-owned firms to help us better understand the topic of money and the importance of generational wealth.
Our first guest is Jim Peterson of M&T Bank.
Jim Peterson is the V.P. and Small Business Ambassador, on the Minority and Women Owned Businesses team for M&T Bank. In that role he focuses on the engagement, education and empowerment of minority and women owned businesses.
In this episode we will discuss:

Mr. Peterson’s journey into banking
The importance of generational wealth
The greatest need for MBEs at this point in the pandemic
Resources that M&T Bank provides for its customers

and so much more…
WATCH LIVE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022 @ 1 pm
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NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing - April
2022-04-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual

HOTCHAT Featuring Ann Ramakumaran | Ampcus
2022-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Grab Your Lunch and Join Us for a Midday Master Class

Ann Ramakumaran is the Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc. with more than 20 plus years of design, development and delivery of innovative and leading-edge Technology Solutions and Human Capital Management across the globe. Under her leadership, she has cultivated Ampcus and the Ampcus Group of companies into a fast-growing Consulting and Professional Services organization.
We hope you enjoy HERStory on HotChat Minority Business Connections.
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