1 Michigan Minority Supplier Development CouncilPre-Certification Briefing

2 Welcome President & CEO Michelle Soiree Robinson

3 INTRODUCTIONS Certification Team Certification Applicants NameCompany Name Product or Service

4 MMSDC Overview A non-profit corporate service organizationThe largest of 36 councils in the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. Over 30 years has connected some of Michigan’s largest corporations with certified minority owned businesses-A catalyst for mutual business success Supports future economic growth in communities Raises the bar in supplier diversity Through certification, assures the corporation buyer that a business is truly minority owned, operated and controlled.

5 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)The goal of the NMSDC is to assist bona-fide minority businesses in becoming long-term, qualified entities capable of competing in the national and international economic mainstream

6 MMSDC Mission StatementTo Provide Meaningful Access to MMSDC Certified MBE’s and Corporate Members to Enhance Procurement Opportunities

7 MMSDC Certification MBE Certification is an affirmation or validation that an applicant’s business is owned, controlled and managed by U.S. citizens, a majority (at least 51%) of whom are racial or ethnic minorities

8 How MMSDC Certifies Review finance, management and siteVerify any supporting document considered appropriate Validate the “rule of three” Control Ownership Management

9 Certifiable Minority GroupsAfrican American Asian Indian American Asian Pacific Islander American Latin American Native American

10 Certification BenefitsMinority Business Enterprises Validation of MBE status Sales and marketing opportunities Nationwide/International market access Opportunity for NMSDC new MBE designation Mentor-Protégé and other programs Access to educational programs Technical assistance Financial assistance and support

11 Networking Events New MBE Orientation / Quarterly MeetingAnnual Golf Outing Michigan Minority Procurement Conference MIC/CIC Sector Meetings Professional Development Sessions Roundtable Meetings Supplier Diversity Summit Annual Awards Program

12 Applicants ResponsibilityIt is not the responsibility of the certification committee or process to prove a business applicant is not qualified for NMSDC certification, but rather the responsibility of the applicant to prove his/her/their business meets the requirements for NMSDC certification.

13 Certification ProcessApplicant attends Pre-Certification Briefing Applicant obtains certification application Applicant submits application, checklist and processing fee Site visit appointment scheduled Site visit completed Certification Committee review of application Executive Board approval Approval letter and invoice ed Invoice fee received Certificate, welcome letter & ed

14 Certification ProcessWhat you need to do to facilitate a successful application Checklist form Submit a completed application Submit all documents Submit non-refundable $ app fee

15 Certification ProcessCertification Application Be Thoughtful Be Thorough Be Timely

16 MBE Application Page 1 Identifying Company Information

17 MBE Application Pages 2-3 Financials

18 MBE Application Page 4 References

19 MBE Application Page 5-6 Operations and Management

20 MBE Application Page 7 Document Attachment Checklist

21 MBE Application Pages 8-9 Declaration of Citizenship and Ethnic status

22 Order of Submission SECTION A APPLICATION SECTION B FINANCIALSECTION C LEGAL SECTION D MINORITY STATUS SECTION E OPERATION/MANAGEMENT

23 Web address www.mmbdc.comMMSDC Offices Headquarters 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 230 Fisher Building Detroit, MI phone fax Web address

24 MMSDC is… “Where preparation meets opportunity”We look forward to welcoming you as a newly certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)

25 QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD

26 Frequently Asked Questions / FAQHow long will the certification process take? 60 – 90 days

27 MMSDC Certification ProcessNeed Help? We are available to assist you Contact MMSDC: Ask to speak to a Certification Team Member Sharon Crockett