Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership at The Council

Corporate membership at The Council is an investment in your supply chain and in the communities where your business operates. Members get direct access to our SBE network, priority introductions, and a seat at the table in an ecosystem that's been producing results for nearly 50 years.

Council program participants listening and working together around a table

What's Included

What corporate membership includes

Access to The Council-certified MBE directory across the Carolinas and Virginia

Invitations to RING meetings, the annual conference, and exclusive corporate partner events

Priority introductions to SBEs that match your sourcing needs

Participation in supplier development programs, including the option to sponsor SBE enrollment

Visibility as a committed supplier diversity partner to The Council network

Connection to the broader NMSDC network of 23 regional affiliates and thousands of certified SBEs nationwide

Business leaders in conversation during a Council development program

Who Joins

Who joins as a corporate member

Our corporate members include Fortune 500 companies, regional corporations, government contractors, and mid-size businesses that take supplier diversity seriously. They join because they want access to qualified suppliers, and because they see the value of being part of a network built on relationships, not just transactions.

How to Join

How to become a corporate member

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Corporate membership starts with a conversation.

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Our team will walk you through membership tiers, introduce you to relevant SBEs in our network,

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and help you identify the events and programs that align with your sourcing priorities.

Contact Us to Learn More

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