About Us

Celebrating 20 Years of Developing and Growing Business Opportunities for Minority Businesses

Celebrating over 20 years of success, the MidAmerica Minority Business Development (MAMBDC) formerly the Minority Supplier Council (MSC) is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1984 to enhance the growth and development of minority owned business enterprises (MBEs) through participation in private and public sector procurement programs.

MAMBDC is one of 39 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).  The NMSDC national office is located in New York City, NY and was established in 1972.

With geographic responsibility for Kansas City, Western Missouri and the entire state of Kansas, over 200 certified minority business owners populate the Councils database and they are ready, willing and able to meet the sourcing needs of the corporate members.

Vision

A business community that continues to grow stronger through increased diversity.

Mission

MAMBDC's mission to minority business development has remained consistent over the years, and will continue for years to come.  Minority-owned businesses must continue their growth in an ever-changing environment that creates new opportunities.  To that end, the mission of the MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council is to:

Increase business development opportunities between majority and minority businesses and to strengthen our community.

MAMBDC serves as an advocate for the minority business community.  The council's foremost objective is to facilitate greater corporate purchasing volume with MBE suppliers.  MAMBDC continually strive to achieve excellence.

The Power of NMSDC Affiliation

Recognized as the foremost national business organization dedicated to minority supplier development, MAMBDC's association with NMSDC provides tremendous benefits for corporate members and MBE's.

All corporate members of MAMBDC obtain automatic access to the powerful NMSDC national network consisting of committed corporate peers, top flight MBE's and high profile publicity within diverse markets.  As a leading national business membership organization, NMSDC is the definitive authority on minority supplier development.  The organization also maintains partnerships with national professional organizations representing the supply management field, and is highly regarded in this area.  NMSDC's industry leadership and broad interaction with top echelon national corporate and public decision makers, distinguish it as a unique and responsive resource for the MAMBDC membership.