Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council

SCMSDC's various services include 1) Validating ownership, management and control by a minority or a group of minorities of an applicant business (MBE certification); 2) Developing diverse suppliers through programs and services that prepare them to do business with majority corporations and help build their capacity; 3) Advocating on issues and challenges that face minority business suppliers, and connects them to corporate members whose procurement needs match their products or services.Through delivery of technical assistance based on recommendations of majority companies and the diverse business community, SCMSDC strategically positions diverse suppliers to increase their readiness, caliber and ability to grow. Among such offerings are educational as well as professional development programs that focus on leadership, communications, business acumen, finance & accounting (including access to capital), strategic planning, and "how to" workshops on a variety of topics & issues including electronic Request for Proposal workshops (eRFP), Reverse Auction seminars & other tangible procurement knowledge, and contemporary business issues.