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.
How to Know if it’s Time to Throw Away Your Business Plan and Start From Scratch
Ricardo Ibarra of Trio Group discusses how to evaluate if your strategic business plan is working for you. Summary “A well-written business plan is a strategic exercise in understanding the people your business seeks to serve. And the work you do to gain more insight...
3 Ways Your Business Plan Can Help You Make More Money (Without Going Crazy)
Ricardo Ibarra of Trio Group discusses how a well-crafted business plan can take your small business to new heights. Summary · “Without an effective business plan, your business is like a ship leaving the harbor without a map. It’s easy to get thrown off course by the...
Reminders of Lessons from 2020 in the face of Delta Variant Surges
Dear Members & MBEs, Earlier this year we hosted several Town Hall Meetings to learn and understand what we did and did not do to protect ourselves against COVID-19. With the new COVID-19 Delta Variant, we see a high risk of our economy weakening once...
News Release: Two New Members Join Northwest Mountain MSDC Board of Directors
Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council | August 5, 2021 Tukwila WA | The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Richard Cardone of Vulcan Inc. and Richard...
NMSDC Appoints Ying McGuire as President and CEO
Press Release from the desk of Jose Turkienicz, Chairman, NMSDC Board of Directors July 29th 2021 It is a pivotal moment in the history of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), as the Board of Directors announces the appointment of Ying McGuire...
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...