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| | #REDIRECT [[Houston Minority Supplier Development Council]] | | #REDIRECT [[Houston Minority Supplier Development Council]] |
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| − | |Name=Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
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| − | |Classification=Development Council
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| − | |Convenience=Medium
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| − | |Developmental Stage=Intermediate
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| − | |Non-Profit Status=Yes
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| − | |URL=http://hmsdc.org/
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| − | |Contact Phone Number=713-271-7805
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| − | |email=info@hmsdc.org
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| − | |Project=[[Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston]]
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| − | |Networking=yes
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| − | |Education=no
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| − | |Certification=yes
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| − | |Financing=no
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| − | |Consulting=no,
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| − | |Coworking=no
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| − | |Meeting=no
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| − | |Women=no
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| − | |Minorities=yes
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| − | |Mentoring=no
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| − | |Cost=$$
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| − | The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) brings together Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) together to expand business opportunities and encourage business growth. <br />
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| − | In carrying out its mission, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council will:<br />
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| − | -Promote business opportunities and capabilities of minority entrepreneurs, and work to eliminate barriers to equal economic opportunity for MBEs in the marketplace.<br />
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| − | -Be proactive in helping MBEs respond to issues and developments which impact their business opportunities and growth.<br />
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| − | -Promote educational research activities and services directed at the establishment, development, expansion and encouragement of minority-owned businesses.<br />
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| − | -Be a reliable, effective source for identifying capable and competitive MBEs.<br />
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| − | -Help corporations and government agencies develop, maintain and expand minority business development programs and recognize those that conduct outstanding programs.<br />
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| − | ==Services==
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| − | '''MBE Certification'''<br />
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| − | A Minority Business Enterprise Certificate increases business visibility, credibility, and provides valuable professional and business mentoring. The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council provides Pre-Certification Workshops the first Thursday of every month to assist in the application and it is strongly recommended to attend.
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| − | '''Networking'''<br />
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| − | HMSDC hosts three themed luncheons to connect businesses, a golf tournament that raises MBE scholarships, mixers, MBE Tours, and a yearly EXPO with over 1,400 participants.
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| − | '''Cost'''<br />
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| − | Certification costs range from $350-$1,200 depending on the region.
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| − | '''Criteria'''<br />
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| − | In order to apply and receive MBE Certification, 51% of the business or the company's stock must be owned by minority group individuals (Asian-Indian American, Asian-Pacific American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American).
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