| 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 |
MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual) |
Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership. |
| March 5 |
MBEIC Annual Meeting & MBE Information Session |
Leadership and informational session introducing MBEs to the Minority Business Executive Council and corporate engagement opportunities. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 10 |
MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual) |
Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership. |
| October 6 |
Runway Wisconsin (Virtual Info Session |
Walk through the Runway Wisconsin program and Q&A |
| October 7 |
Intro to Certification |
Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process. |
| October 8 |
MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual) |
Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership. |
| October 15 |
Corporate Connections |
This virtual session puts you in the conversation with corporate procurement leadership to gain insight into sourcing priorities, supplier expectations, and upcoming opportunities. |
| 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 |
Runway to Wisconsin (Wisconsin Small Business Accelerator) |
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. |
| November 10 |
NCMSDC Corporate Leadership Council |
Corporate planning session to review year-end sourcing activity and align on 2027 supplier diversity priorities. |
| November 11 |
Intro to Certification |
Virtual workshop session guiding potential businesses through NMSDC certification process. |
| November 12 |
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. |
| November 12 |
MBE Certification Orientation (Virtual) |
Virtual onboarding session guiding new MBEs through certification and how to maximize NCMSDC membership. |
| December 3 |
Business Workshop: AI for Small Businesses |
Learn practical ways small businesses can use artificial intelligence to streamline operations, improve marketing, and increase productivity. |
| December 3 |
Holiday Mixer – Minneapolis |
Year-end networking celebration bringing together MBEs and corporate partners. |
| December 9 |
MBE Intro to Certification |
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 – Wisconsin |
Networking event celebrating the Minnesota MBE community and business relationships. |
