Supplier Development

How The Council Supports Corporate Supplier Development

Your supplier diversity goals. Our network. Real results.

The Council exists at the intersection of corporate procurement and small business growth. For nearly 50 years, we've helped corporations across the Carolinas and Virginia find qualified suppliers, and helped those suppliers be ready when the call comes.

What We Provide

What we provide to corporate procurement teams

Access to certified SBEs across every industry sector, from construction and manufacturing to technology and professional services

Warm introductions based on your specific sourcing needs, not just a vendor list

Pre-vetted suppliers who've been through a rigorous certification process administered by the National Minority Supplier Development Council

Direct access to staff who understand your industry and can match you with capable suppliers

Connection to 22 additional NMSDC regional affiliates if your needs extend beyond our three-state region

How It Works

How we connect you with certified SBEs

Corporate sourcing through The Council isn't transactional. Our staff builds relationships with both procurement teams and SBEs so we can make introductions that are relevant and timely. When a procurement director asks us for someone who does X, we know who to call.

That relational capital is what separates The Council from a supplier database. Anyone can search a list. We help you build a pipeline.

Measuring Impact

Measuring your supplier diversity impact

We help corporate partners track and demonstrate the economic impact of their supplier diversity investments, for internal reporting, ESG commitments, and community accountability. Every dollar invested in our MBE network returns $1.72 to the local economy.