The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council was established in 1972. It is one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the only nationally certifying authority. CRMSDC also operates one U.S. Department of Commerce Virginia Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center.
The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) advances business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises and connects them to corporate members.
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is one of the country’s leading corporate membership organizations. Whether you’re a small minority-owned organization or a billion-dollar powerhouse, we’re committed to helping you solve the growing need for supplier diversity. Our national organization represents approximately 1,700 corporate members and over 15,000 certified minority businesses.
The Washington Business Journal has recognized The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council as one of the Top 25 Largest Business Advocacy Groups in Greater Washington, DC moving from #12 in 2020 to #11 in 2021 and 2022.