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.
Health Coverage Information for Employees
Employees be aware of how to access health coverage. Health Benefit Exchange has resources to help people access health coverage (see below). These resources are only for Washington. Report a Change COVID-19 FAQs
Message from our Council President
Please enjoy this quick message from Fernando Martinez, President and CEO of the NWMMSDC. We hope everyone is staying healthy and following the new safety guidelines amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Remember, the Council is here to serve you, our stakeholders! Do not...
Coronavirus: Opportunities to Help Our Community
A message from one of our partners: Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce I want to share with you two of the ways we are stepping up to help those in need during the outbreak and ways that you can help, too. We will continue to advocate for more help from the...
Updates from our Community Partner: Challenge Seattle
Key Coronavirus followups from our community partner, Challenge Seattle: SHELTER IN PLACE RUMOR – We heard clearly from the city of Seattle, King County, and Department of Commerce that there are no plans at this time to issue additional orders relating to more...
COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington
Community Attributes, Inc. penned a white paper “COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington.” White paper was released today March 17, 2020. To view this report, click here.
City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Distribute Survey to Measure Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Region’s Businesses and Non-Profits
Results Will Help Inform Strategies for Regional Economy Recovery and Maximizing State and Federal Aid SEATTLE, WA – The City of Seattle, Greater Seattle Partners, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced today they are distributing an Economic...
COVID-19’s Business Impact: An Evolving Perspective
Greater New England MSDC Council shares important COVID-19 information with Northwest Mountain MSDC peers. Demonstrative of the NMSDC Network Value. Read this McKinsey & Company article: COVID-19: Implications for business
Covid-19 Economic Assistance for Small Businesses
On Thursday, March 12th, 2020 the Small Business Administration announced Disaster Assistance Loans. See the attached news release and find more information with the links included below. Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Guidance for Businesses and Employers SBA...
Coronavirus Resources for You and Your Business
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) affects every one of us is some way, shape, or form. Whether it is in product manufacturing, warehousing & inventory, or reduced service activities, we invite you to stay informed through our Council Blog. Updates are coming out...
TAS Presentation at NAMCWA
Fernando Martinez, President and CEO of the Council, presented at the Washington Chapter of National Association of Minority Contractors on March 5, 2020 in Tukwila. He presented on the Technical Assistance Services program. To view the presentation, click here. For...