Our Impact
Certification matters. But what happens after certification, whether a business grows, lands a contract, connects with a partner, or reaches a new revenue milestone, is the real measure of what we do.
Every dollar invested in The Council returns $1.72 to local economies across our region.
The Council is one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
Nearly 50 years of results across the Carolinas and Virginia
Network Reach
The Council is one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Our members span every industry, from hot sauce to jet planes, from early-stage startups to established firms competing for multi-million dollar contracts. If a corporate partner can't find what they need in our region, we can connect them to 22 other NMSDC affiliates across the country.
That depth of network is something no database or platform can replicate. It's built on relationships, not algorithms.
Who We Serve
Small business owners at every stage, from first certification to scaling past $20M in revenue
Corporate procurement teams seeking pre-vetted, capable suppliers
Sponsors and funders investing in small business development across the Carolinas and Virginia