Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Los Angeles, Southern California, the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) operates as a nonprofit organization serving a 13-county region in Southern California. As a regional council within the National Minority Supplier Development Council network, it represents the interests of more than 600,000 minority business enterprises and serves about 1,700 certified MBEs along with 300 corporate members. The council's mission is to strengthen economic ties between large corporations and minority-owned businesses through certification, networking, and capacity-building initiatives. Its core programs include ethnic-minority certification, referrals to minority suppliers, business-to-business networking, professional development, and access to a corporate member database, plus a health insurance program for MBEs. In 2025 the council hosted its signature B3 Conference + Expo in Pasadena, reflecting ongoing activity to connect entrepreneurs with procurement professionals.