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Kroger Company |
People do business
with people they know.
The Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC)
fosters relationships between minority suppliers and their potential
clients: Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and universities.
The council
- Certifies Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
- Serves as a resource for corporations searching for qualified
suppliers
- Helps large corporations target and alert suppliers about requests
for proposals
- Sponsors networking events that introduce
corporate decision makers to principals at minority business
enterprises
- Offers training programs, loan information and business assistance
for MBEs
- Gives corporations the opportunity to learn from the best practices
of other large businesses
Our members
We have 200 corporate members and approximately
350 certified Minority Business Enterprises, ranking VMSDC
among the largest councils in the Mid-Atlantic region. VMSDC
is one of 39 regional councils within the National Minority
Supplier Development Council network. A network which has a
total of 3,500 corporate members and 16,000 certified MBEs
throughout the country.
By serving as a conduit between diverse
suppliers and the leaders of corporate America, the council offers
companies the opportunity to interact with a wider range of potential
partners. This
inclusive environment supports economic growth, increases employment
opportunities and enhances the competitive landscape. |
