Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Pre-Certification Briefing

Welcome President & CEO Louis Green

INTRODUCTIONS Certification Team Certification Applicants Name Company Name Product or Service

MMSDC Overview A non-profit corporate service organization The largest of 36 councils in the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. Over 30 years has connected some of Michigan’s largest corporations with certified minority owned businesses-A catalyst for mutual business success Supports future economic growth in communities Raises the bar in supplier diversity Through certification, assures the corporation buyer that a business is truly minority owned, operated and controlled.

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) The goal of the NMSDC is to assist bona- fide minority businesses in becoming long-term, qualified entities capable of competing in the national and international economic mainstream

MMSDC Mission Statement To Provide Meaningful Access to MMSDC Certified MBE’s and Corporate Members to Enhance Procurement Opportunities

MMSDC Certification MBE Certification is an affirmation or validation that an applicant’s business is owned, controlled and managed by U.S. citizens, a majority (at least 51%) of whom are racial or ethnic minorities

How MMSDC Certifies Review finance, management and site Verify any supporting document considered appropriate Validate the “rule of three” Control Ownership Management

Minority Groups Certifiable Minority Groups African American Asian Indian American Asian Pacific Islander American Latin American Native American

Certification Benefits Minority Business Enterprises Validation of MBE status Sales and marketing opportunities Nationwide/International market access Opportunity for NMSDC new MBE designation Mentor-Protégé and other programs Access to educational programs Technical assistance Financial assistance and support

Networking Events New MBE Orientation / Quarterly Meeting Annual Golf Outing Michigan Minority Procurement Conference MIC/CIC Sector Meetings Professional Development Sessions Roundtable Meetings Supplier Diversity Summit Annual Awards Program

Applicants Responsibility It is not the responsibility of the certification committee or process to prove a business applicant is not qualified for NMSDC certification, but rather the responsibility of the applicant to prove his/her/their business meets the requirements for NMSDC certification.

Certification Process Applicant attends Pre-Certification Briefing Applicant obtains certification application Applicant submits application, checklist and processing fee Site visit appointment scheduled Site visit completed Certification Committee review of application Executive Board approval Approval letter and invoice ed Invoice fee received Certificate, welcome letter & ed

Certification Process What you need to do to facilitate a successful application Checklist form Submit a completed application Submit all documents Submit non-refundable $ app fee

Certification Process Certification Application Be Thoughtful Be Thorough Be Timely

MBE Application Page 1 Identifying Company Information

MBE Application Pages 2-3 Financials

MBE Application Page 4 References

MBE Application Page 5-6 Operations and Management

MBE Application Page 7 Document Attachment Checklist

MBE Application Pages 8-9 Declaration of Citizenship and Ethnic status

Order of Submission SECTION AAPPLICATION SECTION BFINANCIAL SECTION CLEGAL SECTION DMINORITY STATUS SECTION E OPERATION/MANAGEMENT

MMSDC Offices Headquarters 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 230 Fisher Building Detroit, MI phone fax Web address

MMSDC is… “Where preparation meets opportunity” We look forward to welcoming you as a newly certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)

QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ How long will the certification process take? 60 – 90 days

MMSDC Certification Process Need Help? We are available to assist you Contact MMSDC: Ask to speak to a Certification Team Member