Established in 1999, the Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC) is a 501(c) 3 organization committed to advocating and building relationships for mutually beneficial business opportunities for our Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprises. Our mission is to create opportunities and an environment for minority enterprises to grow and to actively add value to corporate members through positive business relationships. The SMSDC is just one of 23 affiliated councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The National Minority Supplier Development Council is the only national minority business development organization providing certification throughout the U.S. The NMSDC is nationally recognized for providing the “Gold Standard” certification for MBEs. The NMSDC’s Standardized Certification Policies and Procedures outline stringent requirements for the certification of minority owned businesses. These standards are firmly adhered to by its 23 affiliated councils.