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.

27th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent Auction
On Wednesday, August 23rd, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council celebrated the 27th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent Auction at the Golf Club at Redmond Ridge in Redmond, WA. The event was a resounding success, uniting the community,...

Is Technology Nearshoring Right for your Company?
Check out this comprehensive study conducted by one of our Council Certified MBEs, Proactiviti. The study dives into the benefits of Nearshoring and how having access to a pool of technology professionals can be used for various opportunities. Read the full article...

Washington State Department of Transportation Upcoming Virtual Meetings
Washington State Department of Transportation – NEWS Headquarters – 310 Maple Park Avenue SE – Olympia, WA 98504-7314 – 360 705-7000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July, 2023 Contact: Nina Jones, Office of Equal Opportunity, 360-947-6788 Proposed interim overall...

Press Release: Karla Malacon Appointed President & CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeffery Bartley, NWMMSDC Phone: (253) 243-6959 Email: jbartley@nwmmsdc.org Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council Appoints Karla Malacon as President & CEO Seattle, WA — The...

Press Release: 2023 Leadership & Advocacy Awards Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Bartley, NWMMSDC Phone: (253) 243-6959 Email: jbartley@nwmmsdc.org Northwest Mountain MSDC Recognizes Excellence in Performance for 2022 Seattle, WA — The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier...

NWMMSDC Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI list 2The Northwest Mountain MSDC proudly recognizes Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month throughout the month of May. This month-long celebration is a testament to our commitment to honor the rich culture and profound impact that has influenced the...

Seattle Kraken Announce Bristol Bay Wild Market as New Vendor
The Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken announced that the Bristol Bay Wild Market will join 12 other marketplaces in the Climate Pledge Arena, with wild and sustainably sourced seafood. Bristol Wild Seafood Company, a subsidiary of the Bristol Bay Native...

Aprende y Avanza Education Program
This program was developed under the supervision of the Department of Labor and Industry and the course can be taken in English or Spanish, which is a first in Washington State. We encourage all Members, MBEs and business contacts to take this course so they can avoid...

Leadership Transition Update
The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Council) is proud to announce that Fernando Martinez, President and CEO, Northwest Mountain MSDC, will join the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) Executive Leadership team in a newly...

Request for Services for West Point Treatment Plant
King County's new E-Procurement Supplier Portal is now live! Register today to for a chance to support the upcoming West Point Treatment Plant project. KC000800 RFI-GC/CM SERVICES FOR WEST POINT TREATMENT PLANT PURPOSE: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD)...