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NCMSDC Weekly Newsroom
March 26, 2021 Edition
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In this Issue:
1.*Time sensitive* NCMSDC Webinars Week of March 29
- NCMSDC MBE Open Forum (3/30) Registration Below
- NCMSDC Corporate Member Meet-Up (3/31) Registration Below
2.*Time sensitive* NCMDSC MBE Request
3.*NEW* NCMSDC Acknowledgements
4.*NEW & Time Sensitive* NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs
- North Dakota PTAC 9th Annual Virtual Government Procurement Fair (3/31)
- U.S. SBA: Business Smart Series to Ready, Set, Go your business! (4/14)
5.NCMSDC Monthly MBE & Corporate Member Webinars (complimentary)
6.PPP Capital Resources
7.NMSDC Announcements
8.*NEW* NCMSDC 2021 Calendar and Signature Sponsors
9.NCMSDC Team Member Contact Information
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1.NCMSDC Webinars
Week of March 29, 2021
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NCMSDC Monthly MBE Open Forum & Discussion
Next Webinar: March 30, 2021; 11:30 - 12:30 PM CDT
The purpose of this webinar is to engage in relationship building, welcome new MBEs to our region, recap financial assistance opportunities, and discuss upcoming events and capacity building sessions. We would like you to join us, to meet with other owners in an open, moderated discussion, so that we can support each other. Please note that pre- registration is required. You will be sent a webinar link, after you register.
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NCMSDC Monthly Corporate Member Meet-up
Next Webinar: March 31, 2021; 3:30 - 4:30 PM CDT
The NCMSDC is presenting Monthly Corporate Member Meet-ups to provide an open discussion opportunity for our supplier diversity professionals to connect peer-to-peer and with the NCMSDC.
Agenda:
- 3:30 PM CDT: Quick Welcome and Topic Launch
- 3:45 PM CDT: Break-Out Rooms
- 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM: Wrap Up
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Attention all NCMSDC MBEs -
Have you completed your profile update survey?
As the NCMSDC creates new ways to enhance connections to opportunities between our MBE Firms and Corporate Members, this is one way where we can better support your business engagement and success.
Please take this short survey today!
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Thank you to the following presenters in our Healthcare Consortia
Kick -Off (in order of appearance):
Bruce Radcliff, System Vice President, Supply Chain, Advocate Aurora Health
Ajoy Unnikrishnan, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Medtronic
Aaron Bernstein, Divisional Vice President, Global Procurement, Abbott
Anisha Jackson, Supplier Diversity Manager, American Family Insurance.
Jackie L. Williams, Strategic Partnerships/Residual Program, Vice President, U.S. Bank
Reggie Overton, Sourcing Manager, 3M
Cindy Sisson, Supplier Diversity Manager/SBLO, 3M
Michael Currie, Senior Vice President & Chief Health Equity Officer, UnitedHealth Group
Darren Harmon, Senior Director, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement, UnitedHealth Group
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Thank you to our 2021 NCMSDC Healthcare Consortium Kick-Off Sponsors:
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4.NCMSDC Strategic Partner Announcements/Programs |
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March 31, 2021
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
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North Dakota PTAC
9th Annual Virtual Government Procurement Fair
- Learn about resources to assist you in understanding a particular service or supply item
- Understand requirements for doing business with government agencies;
- Gather market intelligence about the opportunity to sell your product or service to the government;
- Attend breakout sessions on topics vital to growing your business!
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
Business Smart Series to Ready, Set, Go your business!
Learn ways to lay the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs like you launch a business idea and to understand the steps to building a business.
- READY: Basics of Business Startup
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April 14, 10 a.m.; Register
- SET: Becoming Credit Ready
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April 21, 10 a.m.; Register
- GO: Finding Additional Small Business Support and Resources
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April 28 10 a.m.; Register
The Ready, Set, Go Workshop is an initiative from the U.S. Small Business Administration and through this workshop, SBA hopes to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the information needed to help guide your pathway toward economic empowerment and business success.
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SBA's Minnesota and North Dakota Districts are once again accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders program, in the Twin Cities and Fargo/Moorhead areas.
A maximum of 20 spots are available in each location and classes will be held every other week from April through October, 2021. Classes may be held in-person or virtually, depending on current conditions.
Emerging Leaders assists small business owners in growing their business, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities. This intense 7-month course offers approximately 100 hours of training per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced professionals at no cost.
Learn more about qualifications here.
Then register your interest in the program here.
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5.NCMSDC Monthly MBE and Corporate Member
Webinars (complimentary)
Week of April 12, 2021
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NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Pre-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month
Next Webinar:
April 15, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 PM CDT
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NCMSDC Monthly
MBE Post-Certification Webinar
3rd Thursdays of the Month
Next Webinar:
April 15, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 PM CDT
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So you are interested in NMSDC MBE certification, the process, and the benefits. This webinar is only open to those who have not started the certification process or are considering NMSDC MBE Certification.
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So you are NMSDC MBE certified, now what? This webinar is only open to NCMSDC Certified MBEs and NCMSDC Subscription Service MBEs to find out more about the NCMSDC, programming, and next steps.
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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 March 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 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. FBOL serviced over $500MM worth of loans in the first round, and is currently accepting applications for the second round.
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...
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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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Virtually Hosted by the NCMSDC
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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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