On Friday morning, December 13, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NWMMSDC) held its Year-End Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel, bringing together minority-owned businesses and corporate members for a reflective and forward-looking discussion about successes, challenges, and opportunities.
The event featured impactful speeches from NWMMSDC’s CEO and President, Karla Malacon; Manager of Operations, Huda Al-Musawi; Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Grayson Martin; Project Coordinator, Kahdijah Lozada; Marketing and Communications Manager, Chiara Brinkmann; and former CEO Fernando Martinez. Together, they shared key achievements of the past year and unveiled exciting initiatives for the year ahead, including the upcoming “Unleash Your Voice” series with Chief of Happiness, Brooklyn Dicent – an empowering program is designed to help minority-owned business owners elevate their storytelling and business rhetoric.
Some Key Highlights of 2024:
- 14% increase in newly certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) compared to 2023.
- In 2023, our MBEs achieved an aggregate revenue of $10,406,089,679.
- NWMMSDC MBEs employ over 57,289 people, with 21,805 roles filled by minorities.
- 54% growth in website page views, alongside a remarkable 188% increase in average session duration.
For more details, please refer to the attached Year End Meeting presentation, which provides a comprehensive overview of the data and insights shared during the meeting: 2024 YEM NWMMSDC Presentation
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to these valuable discussions. Your continued support, whether through participation or by engaging with us on social media, drives the Council’s mission forward.
Here’s to another year of growth, collaboration, and success!
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About the NWMMSDC
The Northwest Mountain MSDC is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering minority-owned businesses by certifying, developing, and connecting Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with major corporations and public agencies across the Northwest Mountain region. The Council is dedicated to advancing supplier diversity and creating opportunities that empower minority-owned businesses to thrive.
For more information about the NWMMSDC and its programs, visit www.nwmmsdc.org.
If you would like to certify your minority-owned business with the NWMMSDC as well, pease register here.