Equity in Business

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

The United States is facing a racial wealth gap that has existed for over 330 years. But at the same time, businesses run by systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) still contribute nearly $400 billion to the U.S. economy, even though these communities face barriers to information, capital, and contracts. Hosted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), this podcast channel explores how growing minority business enterprises (MBEs) is central to not only addressing the racial wealth gap but also creating a stronger, more resilient society for all.

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Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Feb 25 2024
Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
N. Scott Phillips is a charismatic (MLK-ish) long-time leader in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of Baltimore, Maryland with expertise in manufacturing. He also is an attorney and a Maryland state delegate. In this episode, he urges MBEs to “not get discouraged” and to keep heart. He stated that, including himself, there are many organizations out there to help MBEs grow and thrive including among others, NMSDC and MBDA.Guest:N. Scott Phillips, delegate, Maryland House of Delegates, project director/consultant, Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center, and managing member, N. Scott Phillips Legal and Business Consulting ServicesHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Episodes

Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Feb 25 2024
Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
N. Scott Phillips is a charismatic (MLK-ish) long-time leader in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of Baltimore, Maryland with expertise in manufacturing. He also is an attorney and a Maryland state delegate. In this episode, he urges MBEs to “not get discouraged” and to keep heart. He stated that, including himself, there are many organizations out there to help MBEs grow and thrive including among others, NMSDC and MBDA.Guest:N. Scott Phillips, delegate, Maryland House of Delegates, project director/consultant, Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center, and managing member, N. Scott Phillips Legal and Business Consulting ServicesHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
The Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency
Jan 23 2024
The Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency
In this episode of NMSDC's Equity in Business podcast, Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the powerful evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a lens of “real history” and American “Government 101” fundamentals. More importantly, Cravins shared his love of America, family, service, entrepreneurship, politics, and a calling from God to take on the MBDA leadership role.  Don’t miss one of Cravins' last interviews as Under Secretary. Guest:Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDAHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Creating Equity in the Clean Energy Sector with Gemini Energy Solutions
Jan 6 2024
Creating Equity in the Clean Energy Sector with Gemini Energy Solutions
Dr. Kinslow is an ambassador for creating a greener planet that helps the underserved community live, work, and play in a more regenerative, healthy, and carbon-neutral or carbon-decreasing environment. In this video podcast, he shares what his company Gemini Energy Solutions is doing to make a “green difference”.Guest:Dr. Anthony Kinslow II, founder, president and CEO, Gemini Energy SolutionsHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
How Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority Businesses
Nov 22 2023
How Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority Businesses
Raul, an immigrant from Cuba didn’t speak English when he came to America but ascended to a leadership role at Merck— as the Director of Global Economic Inclusion and Supplier Diversity. Because of and in spite of his challenges as an immigrant, Raul is driven to assist Minority Business Enterprises to become successful by being persistent, professional, and resilient. Don’t miss this dynamic leaders’ “call to action” on this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business podcast.Guest:Raul Suarez-Rodriguez, director of global economic inclusionand supplier diversity, MerckHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.