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NCMSDC Weekly Newsroom
April 23, 2021 Edition
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In this Issue:
1.*Time Sensitive* April NCMSDC Virtual Programs
- NCMSDC MBE Open Forum and Discussion (4/27)
- NCMSDC Corporate Meet-up (4/28)
2.*Time Sensitive* NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs
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U.S. SBA/SBDC: Finance Fundamentals to Unlock Growth (4/30)
- The 22nd Annual SADBOC Procurement Fair (4/26-4/30)
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Green Bay Packers Mentor Protégé Program: The Hiring Process - Building your Team (4/29)
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*NEW* Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ACE): Heritage Month Business Summit (5/4)
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*NEW* 40th Anniversary of MARKETPLACE (12/8 & 12/9/2021)
3.*NEW* Tech-Marketing Resource Share
- Verizon Webinar: Making a Digital Marketing Strategy for Unpredictable Times
- U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce Virtual Webinar Schedule and Archive Resource
4.*NEW* May/June NCMSDC Virtual Programs *Mark the Calendar*
- Veolia Water Milwaukee and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Supplier Diversity Symposium (5/26)
- NCMSDC 2021 Annual Meeting (6/17)
5.Capital Resources by State
6.*NEW* NMSDC Announcements
- Scholarships Available for NMSDC Certified MBEs to Tuck Diversity Business Program
7.PPP Capital Resources
8.NCMSDC 2021 Signature Sponsors
9.NCMSDC Team Member Contact Information
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1.April NCMSDC Virtual Programs |
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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.
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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.
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2.NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs |
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)-Minnesota District and SBDC
Financial Capabilities Month: Finance Fundamentals to Unlock Growth
April 30, 2021; 10 AM CDT:
- Getting Your Small Business Ready for Loans and Purchase
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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
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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
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Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ACE)
#AAPIStrong Heritage Month Business Summit
May 4, 2021; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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40th Anniversary of MARKETPLACE, The Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development
Dec. 8 & Dec. 9, 2021
Potawatomi Hotel, Milwaukee
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3.*NEW* Tech-Marketing Resource Share
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Verizon Webinar: Making a Digital Marketing Strategy for Unpredictable Times.
Review Website Best Practices, Integrating Website and Social Media, and Post COVID-Marketing Strategies
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U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce Virtual Webinar Schedule
There are many links to Tech-Marketing Webinars.
Scroll down to bottom of page for their archived webinar links.
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4.May/June NCMSDC Virtual Programs |
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NCMSDC May Corporate Member Best Practice Series
3rd Tuesdays of the Month
Next Webinar: May 18, 2021; 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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Topic: BDR Best Practice #9: Understand Public Sector Supplier Diversity
All NCMSDC Corporate Members are invited to attend this virtual meeting.
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NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Pre-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month
Next Webinar: May 20, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 PM CDT
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NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Post-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month
Next Webinar: May 20, 2021
*NEW Time for May Only*
12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT
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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.
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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.
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NCMSDC Monthly MBE Open Forum & Discussion
Last Tuesday of the Month
Next Webinar: May 25, 2021; 11:30 - 12:30 PM CDT
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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).
Please note that pre- registration is required. After you register, you will be sent an Outlook calendar hold with MS Teams link.
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Veolia Water Milwaukee and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
9th Supplier Diversity Symposium
May 26, 2021
9:00 AM - 10: 00 AM CDT
Veolia Water Milwaukee (VWM) is holding its ninth (9th) Supplier Diversity Symposium with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC).
What: A one (1)-hour program on how to do business with VWM/MMSD, sharing of their current opportunities, and an introduction to some of their prime contractors.
Registration Link coming Next Week (complimentary)
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NCMSDC Monthly Corporate Member Meet-up
4th Wednesday of Every Month
Next Webinar: May 26, 2021; 3:30 - 4:30 PM CDT
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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).
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NCMSDC 2021 Annual Meeting
June 17, 2021
State of the Council
Speakers/Panels/Workshops
Networking
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5.Capital Resources By State |
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*Note this is a high-level list which may not include everything. |
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Tuck Diversity Business Programs and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) have formed a partnership to support the growth of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) across the country.
NMSDC will award numerous scholarships to MBEs to attend one of Tuck’s signature Diversity Business Programs:
- Building a Successful Diverse Business
- Growing an Established Diverse Business
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF) |
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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 . . .
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): |
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
EIDL Application Window still open and deadline extended.
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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. |
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Alternative Lending institution approved by SBA:
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program:
- 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:
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8.NCMSDC 2021 Calendar and Sponsors |
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7.NCMSDC 2021 Calendar and Sponsors |
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Thank you
2021 NCMSDC Signature Sponsors
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Contact Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke to discuss 2021 Signature Sponsorship
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9.NCMSDC Team Contact Information |
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Please reach us at:
Antronette Mahomes, MBE Certification & Administration Specialist
Cynthia (Cindy) Radtke, Corporate Relations & Program Manager
Reehanah Al-Othman, Operations & Communications Manager
Heather Olson, President & CEO
Our thoughts are with you, your colleagues, and your loved ones, and we hope you are doing well.--The NCMSDC Team
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