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.
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...
COVID-19 Response “New Normal” Planning
Have you started working on a plan on how to reopen your business in the midst of this COVID-19 Pandemic? The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Challenge Seattle, Boston Consulting Group, together in partnership with over 200 regional/national/international...
Safe Return to Public Life in WA State
Governor Jay Inslee announced a framework for how we plan to reopen and focus on economic recovery amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic in Washington State. Read the Policy Brief here
COVID-19 Impact Reports
Click on the links below for more information regarding Coronavirus in WA state and CPO efforts to counter the impact. Coronavirus: CPOs' Response to the Crisis by CAPS Research Washington State COVID-19 Economic Impacts and Recovery by Community Attributes, Inc....
Coronavirus Small Business Loans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Below are a couple of guides with information to help you choose which option is best for you...