NCMSDC 2026 Programming Calendar

Date / Month	Program	Description
January	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
February	Black History Month – Spotlight MBEs	A digital and social media campaign highlighting Black-owned MBEs and their contributions to regional economic growth and innovation.
February	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
March	Women’s History Month – Spotlight MBEs	A digital and social media campaign highlighting Women owned MBEs and their contributions to regional economic growth and innovation.
March 5	MBEIC Annual Meeting & MBE Information Session	Leadership and informational session introducing MBEs to the Minority Business Executive Council and corporate engagement opportunities.
March	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
April 2	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
April 30	NCMSDC Corporate Leadership Council	Strategic planning session with corporate supplier diversity leaders to align priorities, pipeline development, and MBE engagement for 2026.
May	AANHPI Heritage Month – Spotlight MBEs	A digital and social media campaign highlighting AANHPI owned MBEs and their contributions to regional economic growth and innovation.
May 7	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
May 12	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
May 12	Business Workshop: Capability Statements (Virtual)	A hands-on session where businesses learn how to create a clear, professional capability statement that effectively communicates their company’s services, past performance, and differentiators to potential clients and contracting partners.
June 4	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
June 9	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
June 25	Business Workshop: AI for Small Businesses	Learn practical ways small businesses can use artificial intelligence to streamline operations, improve marketing, and increase productivity.
July 9	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
July 14	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
July 21–22	Business Growth Summit & Invitational Golf Outing	NCMSDC flagship conference and golf event focused on business growth, corporate engagement, and relationship-building.
August 6	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
August 17	Wisconsin Technical Assistance Cohort	A structured program designed exclusively for Wisconsin businesses that provides targeted guidance, resources, and expert support to help companies strengthen operations, build capacity, and position themselves for growth and contracting opportunities.
August 18	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
August 20	Business Workshop: Understanding Financial Statements	Financial literacy workshop helping business owners read, interpret, and use income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow reports.
August 25	NCMSDC Corporate Leadership Council	Strategic planning session with corporate supplier diversity leaders to align priorities and MBE engagement.
September	Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15) – Spotlight MBEs	A digital and social media campaign highlighting Hispanic owned MBEs and their contributions to regional economic growth and innovation.
September 8	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
September 10	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
September 24	NCMSDC Annual Meeting & Pitch Contest	Signature annual event featuring organizational updates and a live MBE pitch competition for corporate buyers.
October 8	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
October 8	Business Workshop: Succession & Exit Planning	A strategic session designed to help business owners plan for leadership transition or business sale by addressing succession strategies, valuation considerations, and long-term continuity planning.
October 13	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
October 25–28	NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange	The premier national event bringing together MBEs, corporate members, and supplier diversity leaders for networking, business development opportunities, and discussions on advancing minority business growth.
November	Native American Heritage Month – Spotlight MBEs	A digital and social media campaign highlighting Native American owned MBEs and their contributions to regional economic growth and innovation.
November 9	Wisconsin Technical Assistance Cohort	The final session where participating businesses present the progress, strategies, and outcomes developed during the cohort while receiving feedback from advisors and peers.
November 10	NCMSDC Corporate Leadership Council	Corporate planning session to review year-end sourcing activity and align on 2027 supplier diversity priorities.
November 12	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
November 17	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
December 3	Holiday Mixer – Wisconsin	Year-end networking celebration bringing together MBEs and corporate partners.
December 8	MBE Pre-Certification Workshop (Virtual)	Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process.
December 9–12	WEDC Marketplace	Large-scale procurement and matchmaking event hosted by WEDC connecting MBEs with government and corporate buyers.
December 11	MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual)	Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership.
December (TBD)	Holiday Mixer – Minnesota	Networking event celebrating the Minnesota MBE community and business relationships.