Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC) is a non-profit organization established in 1999 and based in Austin, Texas. It operates as a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), which certifies minority-owned businesses and promotes standardized standards across its network. SMSDC’s mission centers on creating and sustaining opportunities for minority enterprises while fostering value for corporate members through constructive business relationships. Serving a B2B audience of corporate partners and minority business enterprises, the council works to advocate and facilitate mutually beneficial opportunities, certification, and collaboration within the supplier development ecosystem. A recent development noted is a partnership with Microsoft to host a virtual event intended to support minority business growth and corporate engagement, reflecting SMSDC’s ongoing role in connecting minority suppliers with larger buyers.