Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
About
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is one of 23 regional councils affiliated with the National Minority Supplier Development Council. FSMSDC is the state leader in advancing business opportunities for certified Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native American business enterprises, including connecting them to member corporations. FSMSDC has more than 40 years of experience successfully identifying and developing minority-owned businesses, matching them with procurement opportunities, helping Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) increase capacity, and delivering programs that help MBEs create and retain jobs, as well as grow revenues. The organization also provides technical business services, including the development of a pool of contracts and finance opportunities, direct matching of opportunities with qualified/vetted MBEs, relationship management and deal-sourcing initiatives.
FSMSDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 1975. The mission of the FSMSDC is to link Corporate and Government Members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business. FSMSDC’s goal is to increase purchasing from minority businesses by government entities and corporations, while increasing the operating capacity of minority businesses through hands-on business assistance, training and access to technology and capital resources.
FSMSDC has the distinction of being the largest minority-owned business development organization in Florida. To date, our work in Florida has contributed to more than $50 billion in products and services procured from MBEs. FSMSDC is the administrator of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Specialized Development Program, a Florida statewide contract through which the FSMSDC assists Prime Contractors in meeting their DBE goals. During the past five years, the organization has helped DBEs win more than $400 million in contracts with FDOT.
Currently, FSMSDC operates:
– Technical Assistance Program (TAP) – designed to help your business thrive in today’s complex, rapidly changing, and uncertain environment. TAP provides professional assistance and training from expert business consultants and coaches.
And more.
Previously, the FSMSDC was the operator of the Minority Business Development Agency’s Orlando and Miami Business Centers. The Centers delivered business consulting services to minority-owned firms, provided them with increased access to public and private sector contracting opportunities, financing, and capital investment. Staff assisted minority firms with obtaining large-scale contracts and financial transactions; accessing corporate supply chains; facilitating joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; conducting export transactions; and performing minority business advocacy. During the past five years, the Centers helped minority businesses with more than $1 billion in transactions and created more than 2,500 new jobs.
The FSMSDC holds more than 35 major events each year, including three signature events, 20 committee meetings and 10 industry meetings. Staff also attend more than 150 outreach activities each year. Combined, our events have more than 5,000 people in attendance.
Services Provided
Economic and Site Development
- Economic Development
- Economic Forecast
- Lease Review
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise (Specialty)
- Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business (Specialty)
- Tax Services
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting
- Business Succession Planning
- Diversification
- Forming a Business
- Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
- Market Plan Development
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Bonding (Specialty)
- Debt Funding Preparation
- Disaster Loan Assistance (Specialty)
- Equity Funding Preparation
- Financial Statement and Cash Flow
- Government Funding
- Loan Providers (Specialty)
- Microloan Providers (Specialty)
- Real Estate Finance
- Revenue Based Financing (i.e. factoring)
- SBA Backed Loans (Specialty)
- Venture Capital Providers
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Hiring and Firing (Specialty)
- Industry
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Recruiting
- Retention
Import and Export Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities (Specialty)
- Networking/Exploring Exporting/Importing (Specialty)
- Trade Education and Training
Legal Services
- Contract Review
- Employee Relations
- Forming a Business
- Intellectual Property
- Intellectual Property Resources
- Lease Review
Libraries and Research
- Business Research Resources (Specialty)
Management Issues
- Human Resources
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Strategic Planning
Marketing and Sales
- Advertising
- Branding Resources and Expertise
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Sales
- Social Media Consulting
- Website Development
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
Networking and Associations
- Small Business/General
Operations and Logistics
- Freight and Distribution
- Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)
Product Development
- Contract Research Services
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African-American Business Issues
- Asian Business Issues
- Black Business Issues
- Hispanic Business Issues
- Native-American Business Issues
- Small Business Policy
Regulatory Compliance
- Bonding (Specialty)
- Certifications (Specialty)
- Government Requirements (Specialty)
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Trademark and Copyright Information
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Bid Matching and Preparation (Specialty)
- Government and Military Specifications
- HUBZone Certification
- Obtaining Certifications (Specialty)
- Obtaining Corporate Contracts (Specialty)
- Obtaining Government Contracts (Specialty)
- Registration Assistance (Specialty)
- Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses
- Subcontracting Opportunities (Specialty)
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes
Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services
- Budget, Financial Statement, and Cash Flow Training
- Payroll Services
- Retirement/Exit Planning
- Tax Preparation Assistance
Training
- Human Resources Training
- International Trade Education and Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Disaster Preparedness
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Government Contracting
- Marketing Training
- Online Courses and Videos
- Sales Training
- Social Media Training
- Startup Classes
- Trade Education and Training
Events and Community Building
- Business Matchmaking Events (Specialty)
- Pitch Events
- Small Business Week
- Specialty Events (Specialty)
- Global Entrepreneurship Week
Disaster Relief
- Disaster Recovery (Specialty)
- Disaster Resource & Services (Specialty)
- Disaster Training (Specialty)
- Other (Specialty)
Ravel Bonilla
3201 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 251-7021
https://fsmsdc.org/
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