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Nicholas Stewart Certification Specialist MAMSDC (2 years) “Start-up businesses are my favorite. After the framework of the business is laid out, that’s when the innovation in business takes place… innovative minds are in small business.” Responsible For: Certification Review, Site Visits, MBE Orientations, MBE Outreach, MBE Development, MBE Programs, MBE Retention, MBE Recruitment, MBEIC Liaison, Corporate Recruitment & Retention. The current staff of six ensures that all of the organization’s needs are consistently met in both the Kansas City headquarters and the Wichita satellite office. Get to know the passionate individuals who continue to help MAMSDC carry out its mission and fulfill its vision. Mary McMenemy Administrative Assistant MAMSDC (7 years) “I have been with the council seven years and continue to be amazed at the big accomplishments of our tiny group of passionate, dedicated staff.” Responsible for: Certification Applications, MBE Database Oversight, Payment Posting, Member Records & Mailings, Office Support Services, Mail Distribution, bid/RFP Postings, Board Committees, NMSDC Reports. Kansas City 1109 E. 9th Street Kansas City, MO 64106 816-221-4200 info@mambdc.org Wichita 200 East 1st Street Suite 303 Wichita, KS 67202 316-303-1703 Diversity makes the difference. At Sprint, we believe having a diverse supplier base is important to building a successful company. Register with Sprint today. Sprint is always interested in learning more about certified diverse suppliers who can provide quality services. Opportunities include but are not limited to: • Contract Labor • Information Technology • Marketing • Network Services • Logistics sprint.com/supplierregistration 6 MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION Contact the MAMSDC Staff
Minority Supplier Development Council Developing and Growing Opportunities for MBEs For almost three decades, the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC) has enhanced the growth and development of minority owned business enterprises (MBEs) through participation in private and public sector procurement programs. As one of 37 regional councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), MAMSDC represents businesses across Kansas and Western Missouri. The official mission of MAMSDC is to “Increase business development opportunities between majority and minority businesses and to strengthen our community.” Foremost, the council aims to facilitate greater corporate purchasing volume with MBE suppliers through a robust and involved network. MAMSDC continually strives to achieve excellence and has a history full of innovation, dedication and hard work. History In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Growth over the Years minorities across the Kansas City metropolitan area were becoming increasingly frustrated with the state of affairs in the city, especially with the lack of opportunities available to them in the world of business. In Kansas City, 29% of the 1.4 million residents at the time were minorities, yet very few had access to meaningful business opportunities. A group of Kansas City business leaders, including members of the Civic Council and Chamber of Commerce, banded together to create an organization in order to change 1986: In six months, the council helps 19 minority firms get more than $1.2 million in business. 1990: Mainstream members purchase more than $78 million from minority firms; $32 million locally. the status quo and create a more equitable business environment in the city. A purchasing council for minorityowned businesses was one of many ideas that emerged. That organization was first known as the Kansas City Minority Supplier Development Council (KCMSDC) and was officially established in 1983. KCMSDC founders concluded that the Board of Directors should exclusively consist of corporate CEOs. Top business executives from Hallmark Cards, KCP&L, Tension Envelope, JE Dunn Construction, 1992: Mainstream members spend $139 million with minority suppliers; $57 million locally. MBEConnect Profiles | MAMSDC SPECIAL EDITION 7
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