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.
Small Business Flex Fund for Washington Businesses
On June 30th the Small Business Flex Fund was launched as a joint project between the Washington State Department of Commerce, Heritage Bank, and WaFd Bank. The Fund helps small businesses and nonprofits access the financial support they need to thrive by providing...
WA Department of Commerce ScaleUp Business Trainings
Courtesy reposting from the Washington State Department of Commerce: Three new sessions of ScaleUp: The Rebuild Edition free business trainings scheduled More than 350 growth-oriented small businesses helped during pandemic OLYMPIA, WA – “ScaleUp: The Rebuild...
Business Conference Wrap Up
On Thursday June 17th the Northwest Mountain MSDC held the third and final part of the 2021 Business Conference, held virtually. The Council was grateful to host two industry leaders and MBEs to speak on their experience. Carmen Nazario, President and Founder of Elyon...
Letter from the President: Mental Health Resources
Dear Members, MBEs, Friends, and Colleagues, The past year has put great stress on our collective mental health, worsening an already serious health and economic crisis. At the Council, caring for the health and wellbeing of our MBEs, members, staff and friends is...
Virtual Business Conference Part Two
The Northwest Mountain MSDC hosted part two of its annual Business Conference on Thursday May 20th. This is the second year the Council has hosted the conference virtually, due to the Pandemic. It was a successful morning of networking between MBEs and...
Port of Seattle VendorConnect
The Port of Seattle has debuted a new online system called VendorConnect. VendorConnect is the Port of Seattle’s procurement and contract information database. With VendorConnect you can: • Access a one-stop resource for construction projects, consulting services, and...
King County Pro-Equity Contracting Executive Order
Yesterday our President and CEO, Fernando Martinez, joined other leaders in supporting King County Executive Dow Constantine’s announcement of an executive order demonstrating the county's commitment to pro-equity contracting and formalize the actions that King County...
American Home Builders RFP for KINECT @ Burien Project
American Home Builders invites you to submit a proposal for the KINECT @ Burien project located in Burien, WA. It is important that you review the bid documents carefully. The responses will be the criteria used for the selection of the successful project candidates....
Tuck Diversity Business Programs and National Minority Supplier Development Council Partner to Help Diverse Business Owners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2021 Contact: Tammy Wilkins, Chief of Staff Tammy.Wilkins@nmsdc.org | 212.944.2430 New York, NY, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tuck Diversity Business Programs and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) have...
2021 Virtual Business Conference Part One
The Northwest Mountain MSDC hosted part one of its annual Business Conference. This is the second time the Council hosts a virtual conference due to the Pandemic. It was a successful morning of networking between MBEs and Corporate/Public Agency Members. During this...