Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), an affiliate of NMSDC

?? Mark your calendars for December 3, 2024! This #GivingTuesday, help us close the wealth gap by supporting minority entrepreneurs and diverse suppliers. Your donation directly impacts WRMSDC’s programs and activities. Let’s make a difference together! ???? ?? Donate here! https://lnkd.in/g_nA89Nc #WRMSDC #SupportSmallBusiness #GivingTuesday?

Join NAWBO National-SFBA on October 30th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the Autumn Mixer - Empower & Indulge at Sonoma Harvest Olive Oil & Winery! Co-founded by a NAWBO member, this event offers a unique chance to network with fellow women entrepreneurs while enjoying a guided tasting of premium olive oils and vinegars. ??? You'll also gain insights from financial experts to support your growth. Don’t miss out—register now and share with your network! ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gTTfKY5x #WRMSDC #NAWBOSFBA #NetworkingEvent #BusinessGrowth

In honor of Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 14th, 2024, WRMSDC will be closed.? Let’s take this day to reflect on, learn about, and appreciate the rich cultures and histories of Indigenous communities. We encourage everyone to engage in activities that honor this important day. We'll resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 15th. Thank you!

Join San Francisco Bay Area | NAWBO for a Lunch + Learn! ????? On October 17, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT, discover how collaboration drives success with Carolyn Pistone, President of Clear Blue Commercial, Inc. ?? ? Learn to: ???? Leverage collaboration for growth ???? Break down barriers in your business ???? Sell with integrity Complimentary for NAWBO members, $10 for guests. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your business! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gM2kuhed #NAWBO #Collaboration #WomenInBusiness #Sustainability #Networking

????Sacramento, we're coming for you!??? WRMSDC is excited to return to?Sacramento?with?TWO HUGE EVENTS and we want YOU to be there! ? ?? Today October 11th: Meet & Greet with the WRMSDC President & CEO,?Donna Ruff! Come hear about WRMSDC’s vision for the future and how we’re planning to support YOUR business in the Sacramento region.? ?Hybrid option available. ?? Next Wednesday, October 16th: Join us for?Construction Inclusion Week?at the?Supplier Diversity Day Mixer! If you're in the?construction or supporting industries, this is the networking event you can’t afford to miss. Get connected with prime contractors, diverse suppliers, and more! ??? Sacramento, CA ???Register Now?— Spots are filling up fast! ? Let’s build something amazing together. #SacramentoEvents #SupplierDiversity #ConstructionInclusionWeek #MeetTheCEO #WRMSDC #NetworkAndGrow ??? Register for Meet & Greet https://lnkd.in/gDWVds4j ??? RSVP for Supplier Diversity Mixer?https://lnkd.in/dXghXtYK ? ?Tag someone?who needs to be there!

??????????It takes courage to pitch and one of the highlights of the very first BIZLINK Event in #LasVegas was the Pitch Contest! ????Congratulations to??Pitch Contest Winner June Matute, owner of Zen Side Out. June took home a prize package of goods and services worth over $5,000??--not to mention bragging rights! Her innovation was a unique glass award. ?????? We truly appreciate our fantastic cast of participants for helping to foster a safe space that allowed small and diverse businesses to highlight their creative goods and services! Support these and other diverse/inclusive businesses! ??Pitch Contest Sponsor - Aristocrat Gaming ??Pitch Contest Judges - Amy Clark, Aristocrat Gaming; Kenyatta Z. Lewis, MGM Resorts International; Jamie Schwartz, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; & Nic Steele, Access Community Capital ??Pitch Contest Participants - Laura Nowlan, See Us Now Staffing, Inc.; Damion Byrd, Only 3 Snack Crisps; Teresa Lakes, M.Ed Redesign to Align; Selena Porter, NurtureLux? - Soothing, Anti-aging Innovative SelfCare pillows and pillowcases; Marcus White, MBA, Larnell Alan Enterprises; June Matute, Zen Side Out ????Pitch Contest Coaches - Bridget Carter, Tressa Fernandez, City of Las Vegas; Karen Johnson, NV Energy ???Pitch Contest MC - Rose Davis, Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), an affiliate of NMSDC The Esports space at Black Fire Innovation provided the ideal setting for the pitch competition. ??????????A big thank you to the supportive audience who cheered and encouraged all the contestants! ????Big thank you to Jennifer Chang, owner of JD Photography, for capturing this unique event. #pitchcompetition #innovation #communityimpact #smallbusiness #minoritybusiness #womanownedbusiness

????It's Flashback Friday! We're excited to share ??photos from the inaugural BIZLINK event https://lnkd.in/gHPN5PUa held in #LasVegas in partnership with Nevada Business Advisors and the Nevada Small Business Development Center. Over 110 participants, including banks, lenders, corporations, government entities, resource partners, and small & diverse/inclusive suppliers gathered at Black Fire Innovation. This amazing event was the vision of Monica Coburn, who brainstormed with our own Rose Davis to provide essential keys???needed for ongoing business success: access to capital and opportunities! ??Huge Thanks to: Venue Sponsor: Albert Delgado and Nevada Small Business Development Center Event Sponsors & Banks/Lenders: Aristocrat Gaming, Southwest Gas Corporation, Access Community Capital, America First Credit Union, Business Finance Corporation. AR Finance and Invoice Factoring for Southern Nevada, Lexicon Bank, Nevada State Development Corporation, First Choice Business Brokers, ManagedPAY, City of Las Vegas, Mothership Coffee Roasters, Brydan Solutions, Inc, Design One Printing, U.S. Bank, CRF, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Regaldo's Catering ??????Congrats & Kudos to the inaugural winner of the BIZLINK Pitch Competition: June Matute, owner of Zen Side Out ! ?????????? #bizlink #nevadabusinessadvisors #supportsmallbusiness #pitchcompetition #accesstocapital #supplierinclusion #businessopportunities #womanowned #minorityownedbusiness #communityimpact

?? Join Turner Construction Company for the Sacramento Area Supplier Diversity Day Breakfast Mixer in celebration of Construction Inclusion Week! ?? This is a great opportunity to network and build connections within our community. Small and diverse businesses are especially encouraged to attend. Enjoy a light breakfast and refreshments while forging valuable relationships. ??? Date: Wednesday, October 16 · 9 - 11am PDT ?? Location: Antiquité Midtown 2114 P Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Spaces are limited, so please complete your registration in full via Eventbrite. Maximum 4 tickets per firm. ??? https://lnkd.in/dXghXtYK #WRMSDC #ConstructionInclusionWeek #SupplierDiversity #NetworkingEvent #DiverseBusinesses

?? Attention Diverse Suppliers! ?? Join Charter Communications, Cox Communications, and Comcast at the 14th Annual CA Cable Supplier Diversity Symposium for an incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, showcase your business, and learn about procurement opportunities. This is your chance to network with corporate buyers and supplier diversity teams! ?? ?? Date: Tuesday, 11/19/24 ? Time: 8 AM - 1 PM ?? Location: Stonebrae Country Club, Hayward, CA ? Event Highlights: Learn how to build successful partnerships with cable corporations. Pitchfest: Submit your business capabilities for a chance to present! Workshops on operational excellence and doing business with cable companies. Register now to secure your spot! ?? Supplier Registration: https://lnkd.in/eTRRYuZJ Thank you Lisa Roben for sharing this information with us! #WRMSDC #SupplierDiversity #DiverseBusiness #Networking #ProcurementOpportunities

Meet & Greet?with WRMSDC President & CEO,?Donna Ruff this Friday, October 11th,?2024! Council Corner: Community Conversations?—?for the first time ever, hosted in person!?Be part of this live, quarterly event focused on key topics impacting MBEs and the business community.?Hybrid attendance is available.?Register here?https://lnkd.in/gDWVds4j Open House Showcase?— Sacramento metro area MBEs, as well as MBEs in?Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Jose, Silicon Valley,?Hawaii,?and other major metropolitan areas in our footprint, are invited to?host an Open House. Showcase your business and operations to MBEs, corporate representatives, and affiliates. Don’t miss this chance to?shine a spotlight on your work?and?build valuable connections. For more information, email us at?[email protected] ? Whether you're a?diverse supplier, an?affiliate, or a?chamber of commerce member, this event offers the perfect opportunity to?network, engage,?and participate in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of our business community. ? Details: ?? Date: Friday, October 11th?2024 ? Time: 12 – 4 PM ?? Location: Piatti – Sacramento, CA ?? Registration:?https://lnkd.in/gpCX27iZ; ???Tickets: Free