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NCMSDC Weekly Newsroom

April 16, 2021 Edition
In this Issue:

1.Mark your calendars!
  • NCMSDC 2021 Annual Meeting (6/17)
2.*Time Sensitive* Register for Upcoming NCMSDC Webinars
  • NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable (4/20)
  • NCMSDC MBE Open Forum and Discussion (4/27)
  • NCMSDC Corporate Meet-up (4/28)
3.*Time Sensitive* NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs
  • MBDA: Enterprising Women of Color Spring Forum: Level Up! Get in the Million Dollar Mindset (4/21)
  • West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce: Black & Brown Business Summit (4/22-4/23)
  • *New* U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)-Minnesota District and SBDC: Financial Capabilities Month: Finance Fundamentals to Unlock Growth (4/23 & 4/30)
  • Federal Executive Board of Minnesota's SADBOC with MN PTAC and the U.S. SBA presents: The 22nd Annual SADBOC Procurement Fair (4/26-4/30)
  • *New* Green Bay Packers Mentor Protégé Program and AFF Research LLC Presents: The Hiring Process - Building your Team (4/29)
4.*NEW* May NCMSDC MBE & Corporate Member Webinars (complimentary)
5.Capital Resources by State
6.PPP Capital Resources
7.NCMSDC 2021 Signature Sponsors
8.NMSDC Announcements
9.NCMSDC Team Member Contact Information
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1.Mark Your Calendars
NCMSDC 2021 Annual Meeting
June 17, 2021

State of the Council
Speakers/Panels/Workshops
Networking
2.Register for NCMSDC Upcoming April Webinars
*NEW* NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable (CRT) Meeting
April 20, 2021; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
For April we are taking a break from our Monthly NCMSDC Best Practices Series* for an NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable (CRT) Meeting.

All NCMSDC Corporate Members are invited to attend this virtual meeting.

If you don't have the hold in your calendar, please email Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke at cradtke@northcentralmsdc.net.

*Monthly NCMSDC Corporate Member Best Practice Series Resume on
May 18, 2021 from 12:20-1:30 PM CDT.
NCMSDC April MBE Open Forum & Discussion
April 27, 2021; 11:30 - 12:30 PM CDT

The purpose of this monthly webinar is to engage in MBE-to-MBE relationship building and to update on NCMSDC programming and strategy.
NCMSDC Monthly Corporate Member Meet-up
April 28, 2021; 3:30 - 4:30 PM CDT

The purpose of this monthly webinar is to engage peer-to-peer Corporate Member relationship building and to update on NCMSDC programming and strategy.

If you don't have the hold in your calendar, please email Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke at cradtke@northcentralmsdc.net.
3.NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)'s
Enterprising Women of Color Spring Forum:

Level Up! Get in the Million Dollar Mindset.

April 21, 2021
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT/2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Learn how to leverage resources, tools, and identify strategic partners in your community to scale your business. Get to know key organizations, certifications, programs, grants, and access to funding available to help you take your business to the next level of growth and success! 


Black and Brown Business Summit
April 22 & 23, 2021

To learn more about this opportunity, follow this link.


Virtual Registration is open.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)-Minnesota District and SBDC

Financial Capabilities Month: Finance Fundamentals to Unlock Growth

April 23, 2021; 10 AM CDT:
  • Reading Basic Financial Statements to Drive Goal Setting and Revenue 

April 30, 2021; 10 AM CDT:
  • Getting Your Small Business Ready for Loans and Purchase

Federal Executive Board of Minnesota's SADBOC with MN PTAC and the U.S. SBA presents:

The 22nd Annual SADBOC Procurement Fair

April 26 - April 30, 2021
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Hosted Virtually By MN PTAC


Green Bay Packers Mentor Protégé Program and AFF Research LLC Presents:

The Hiring Process - Building your Team
April 29, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT


4.NCMSDC May Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Corporate Member Webinars (complimentary)
NCMSDC May Corporate Member Best Practice Series
3rd Tuesdays of the Month

Next Webinar: May 18, 2021; 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Topic: BDR Best Practice #9: Understand Public Sector Supplier Diversity

All NCMSDC Corporate Members are invited to attend this virtual meeting.

If you don't have the hold in your calendar, please email Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke at cradtke@northcentralmsdc.net.
NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Pre-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month

Next Webinar:
May 20, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 PM CDT
NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Post-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month

Next Webinar:
May 20, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 PM CDT
So you are interested in NMSDC MBE certification, the process, and the benefits. Meet NCMSDC Team members to ask questions and learn the step-by-step certification process!

Who? For Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) owners/executives who have not started the certification process and are considering an NCMSDC MBE Certification.

Please feel free copy-share this registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/133366058471
So you are NMSDC MBE certified, now what? Meet with NCMSDC Team members to find out how to engage and increase success.

Who? For all NCMSDC Certified MBEs and NCMSDC Subscription Service MBEs.

Please click or copy/paste this registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/133366369401
NCMSDC Monthly MBE Open Forum & Discussion
Last Tuesday of the Month

Next Webinar: May 25, 2021; 11:30 - 12:30 PM CDT
The purpose of this monthly webinar is to engage in MBE-to-MBE relationship building and to update on NCMSDC programming and strategy.

We will announce May's discussion hot topic(s).

Registration Link coming. Please note that pre- registration is required. After you register, you will be sent an Outlook calendar hold with MS Teams link.

For questions or registration assistance, please contact Reehanah Al-Othman at ralothman@northcentralmsdc.net.
NCMSDC Monthly Corporate Member Meet-up
4th Wednesday of Every Month

Next Webinar: May 26, 2021; 3:30 - 4:30 PM CDT
The purpose of this monthly webinar is to engage peer-to-peer Corporate Member relationship building and to update on NCMSDC programming and strategy.

We will announce May's discussion hot topic(s).

Email Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke for Calendar Link at cradtke@northcentralmsdc.net.
5.Capital Resources By State
*Note this is a high-level list which may not include everything.
Iowa:
Minnesota:
North Dakota:
South Dakota:
Wisconsin:
6.PPP Capital Resources
First Step ALWAYS is to contact your current lender and accountant for all decisions. These are resources that have been shared with us for your information.
The SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a federal loan program that provides assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds can be used for costs related to payroll and certain other expenses. On December 27, the President signed new relief package legislation that provided additional funding for PPP loans.
U.S. Bank is accepting PPP applications through
May 31 for new and existing customers. Those with questions can call their Business Service Center at 800.673.3555 between Monday and Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM CST.
Old National is accepting PPP applications through May 31 a new online portal. For assistance, please call their PPP call center directly at 1-800-731-2265 and press Star (*) between Monday and Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST. 
NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF)
The NMSDC Business Consortium Fund “BCF” has partnered with First Bank of the Lake “FBOL” to allow our MBEs to apply for the first and second PPP loans.
 
What this means for you:

Quicker turnaround times as FBOL was one of the top lenders in processing PPP loans in the first round. Read more...

General NCMSDC BCF PPP Library of Resources, including samples, Read more . . .
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Click HERE for SBA PPP Homepage

EIDL Application Window still open and deadline extended.
First Step ALWAYS is to contact your current lender and accountant for all decisions. These are resources that have been shared with us for your information.
Alternative Lending institution approved by SBA:
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
 
Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program:
For more information, please visit the Federal Reserve or read about The Main Street Lending Program.
 
WWBIC—Link to them: https://www.wwbic.com/
  • Open for new clients in the Community Advantage and Micro loans
  • No new clients for PPP BUT if already a client, reach out.
 
CRF-Nonprofit:
7.NCMSDC 2021 Calendar and Sponsors
Thank you
2021 NCMSDC Signature Sponsors
Contact Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke to discuss 2021 Signature Sponsorship
8.NMSDC Announcements

NMSDC 2021 Events:

9.NCMSDC Team Contact Information
Please reach us at:

Antronette Mahomes, MBE Certification & Administration Specialist
Phone: (612) 465-8884, Email: amahomes@northcentralmsdc.net

Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke, Corporate Relations & Program Manager
Phone: (612) 465-8885, Email: cradtke@northcentralmsdc.net

Reehanah Al-Othman, Operations & Communications Manager
Phone: (414) 666-8725, Email: ralothman@northcentralmsdc.net

Heather Olson, President & CEO
Phone: (414) 666-8737, Email: holson@northcentralmsdc.net

Our thoughts are with you, your colleagues, and your loved ones, and we hope you are doing well.--The NCMSDC Team
@NrthCntrlMSDC