Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Northwest Mountain Region
The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council helps grow the economy by connecting minority-owned businesses with corporate and public agency partners. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, the Council works to create opportunities, support local communities, and build a stronger, more inclusive Northwest Mountain region.
Annual Sponsors
Annual sponsors drive supplier development advocacy in our region. Sponsorship contributions support MBE development, training, and subsidized participation in Council activities. Through partnership and collaboration with the Northwest Mountain MSDC, corporate/public agency members and certified MBEs, our sponsors positively impact minority businesses and their communities. Make an investment in supplier development by becoming an annual sponsor today
Northwest MSDC Blog
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2025 Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Mid-Session
Our cohort reached the halfway point of the Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program. The cohort members, mentors, NWMMSDC team and Port Executives gathered at the Port of Seattle Headquarters for a mid-session event. This session gave cohort members the chance to go beyond the kickoff introductions and into the realities of how Port work moves: who decides what, what is being prioritized, and where small, women-owned, and minority-owned firms can partner on projects. Port Priorities and Strategic OpportunitiesThe mid-session...
Port of Seattle Celebrates Fifth Year of Business Accelerator Program, Opens 2025 Applications with Northwest Mountain MSDC
SEATTLE — June 3, 2025 — The Port of Seattle is proud to launch the fifth annual Business Accelerator Program, with applications now open for the 2025 cohort. This milestone year, in partnership with the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council...
Owning Your Value: How Military Precision and Mentorship Powered Apex Electrical Group’s Growth
In the high-stakes world of industrial electrical work, precision and attention to detail aren't just professional assets—they're matters of life and death. For Marcus Cola, CEO and co-owner of Apex Electrical Group, his military background prepared him for the...
The Renaissance Builder: How 30 Years of Experience Found New Energy in the Business Accelerator
In an industry where experience matters and relationships are everything, Sharon Maxwell has spent three decades mastering the art of construction and community building. As CEO of Bratton Construction, she's weathered economic cycles, adapted to industry changes, and...