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.
Opinion | John Lewis | Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation
By John Lewis | Mr. Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral. July 30, 2020 While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours...
NWMMSDC Stands for Economic Social Justice
The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council takes a stance to support Economic Social Justice. Read a letter by our President and CEO, Fernando Martinez, below. NWMMSDC Stands for Economic Social Justice
City of Seattle Interdepartmental Meeting – TAS Updates
Fernando Martinez, President and CEO, and Zavere Weeks, Program Assistant of the Northwest Mountain MSDC met with the City of Seattle to discuss the Technical Assistance Program. Please find the presentation linked below. City of Seattle Interdepartmental Meeting...
Council Update, a Message from our President & CEO
A message from our President and CEO, Fernando Martinez.
NWMMSDC Path to Equity
This is the beginning of a path to Equity! Click on the link below for a look into the Council's commitment to business equity for MBEs by Fernando Martinez, President & CEO. Northwest Mountain MSDC Path to Equity
Northwest Mountain MSDC Recognizes Excellence in Performance
NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN MSDC RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE The Northwest Mountain MSDC recognizes excellence in performance annually. On Friday, June 26, 2020, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Northwest Mountain MSDC) recognized...
NMSDC is Connecting MBEs with PPP Funding with Instructional Video
The NMSDC wants to ensure that no minority business owner “in need of PPP funding” is left behind! Please find the recently created and shared PPP Loan Application Instructional video featuring G. Winston Neal, President of BCF, and Ashley O’Neal, SVP with Midwest...
U.S. Bank and Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Bank, member of the NMSDC, continues to provide Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. If you are still interested in applying for PPP funds, please read the attached press release for application instructions (see below). Seventy-five percent of our Council...
NWMMSDC Supports Black Lives Matter Movement!
Technical Assistance Services Workshops
The Northwest Mountain MSDC hosted a series of free online workshops for businesses interested in doing business with the City of Seattle as part of the Technical Assistance Services program. This series included insight from industry experts and open discussions on a...