Our Condolences...
Michael Jennings
The Mid-States MSDC Board of Directors and staff wish to express sincere condolences to the family of Michael Jennings. Michael was a Mid-States MSDC board member and former Board Chair for the organization. Michael was employed by the Indianapolis Airport Authority and served as the Procurement Manager.

He was instrumental in leading Mid-States MSDC during the integration of service areas and continued to be a trusted advisor to the organization and to Mid-States MSDC's President/CEO, Carolyn Mosby.

Please keep the Jennings family in your thoughts and prayers.
MBE Opportunities
Please see attached opportunities from the Indianapolis Housing Agency, University of Southern Indiana and Louisville MSD.


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Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Nov. 4, 2019
Accepting Award Nominations
Champion Customer
Experience Award
Place article copy here. Be sure to make the Customer satisfaction is critical to the success of any business. It builds customer loyalty, promotes business growth and development. The Champion Customer Experience Award is a new award that honors and recognizes minority businesses that have demonstrated a consistent commitment to delivering products, services and/or information that satisfies corporate customers by exceeding their expectations!
Dr. Gene McFadden Award
This award is presented annually to a certified Minority Business Enterprise entrepreneur who represents the qualities of the late Dr. Gene McFadden, owner of Freight Masters.
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Advocate of the Year Award
The Advocate of the Year Award, formerly known as Buyer of the Year Award, is presented by the Mid-States MSDC from nominations submitted by certified minority businesses at the Annual Dinner Gala. This award is presented to an outstanding individual from one of the Mid-States MSDC member corporations who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist MBEs with procurement opportunities, development opportunities, and feedback. Nominees in this category can be buyers, supplier diversity and supply chain professionals.
Buyer Awards
MBEs may award plaques individually to buyers from member corporations who have been particularly helpful to their business. The plaques are a perfect way to say “thank you” and to recognize special buyer(s) that have assisted your business. Buyer Awards are purchased when you complete your ticket purchase for the event.
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Cocktails, Casino and DJ. Dinner and Awards, Diamond Winner
Please purchase your tickets to attend and nominate deserving MBEs and corporate members.

Attire
It's a diamonds and denim theme so dress up your denim with a little bling or if you prefer to wear traditional formal attire, you are welcome to do so.
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