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2025 Signature Events
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. IMPACTFUL GROWTH.
MBDA Opportunity Series
Thursday, March 13
8:30 am CST
ONLINE Via Zoom
Guest Speakers
- RETAIL
- SUPPLIES/ PRODUCTS
- FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
- CONSTRUCTION
MBE INPUT COMMITTEE
Discussion & Insight
Thursday, March 20
3 pm – 5 pm
DHD Films | 2500 Farrington St. – #120 | Dallas, TX 75207
Dallas Fort Worth Minority Development Council
Committed to Driving Economic Impact Through Minority Business Inclusion
We foster business relationships between Buying Entity Members (corporations and public sector agencies), and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses to address supply chain needs while contributing to economic development within the community.
CERTIFY
Experience Increased Access
Certification facilitates access to a comprehensive network of connections, opportunities, and partnerships with Buying Entity Members and fellow minority-owned businesses, fostering opportunities for growth and prosperity.
CONNECT
Providing a gateway for meaningful interactions between Buying Entity Members and minority-owned businesses to improve top and bottom line results while contributing to economic growth within the community.
DEVELOP
Equipping minority-owned businesses and supplier chain diversity professionals with the tools, resources and best practices necessary for success in fostering a more inclusive and equitable business environment.
ADVOCATE
Promoting equitable economic progress through the inclusion of minority-owned businesses within supply chains and the positive impact on employment, consumer spending, and the overall tax base.
North Texas Results
Results matter! DFW MSDC tracks results reported by our Buying Entity Members and certified Minority-Owned Enterprises.
Reported Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises Revenues (Billions)
Employees Reported by Certified MBEs (including 22,000 ethnic minority employees)
Number of Certified DFW MSDC Minority-Owned Business Enterprises
DFW MSDC Buying Entities Members – Corporations and Public Sector Agencies
North Texas Cities and Counties Served by DFW MSDC
Bids, Referrals & Plans Disseminated along with links to member procurement sites
Buying Entity Member BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM Honorees
A Council Initiative Since 2008
Two (2) New Services for Non-Certified Minority Businesses
- Listed Minority Business Enterprise (Listed MBE)
- Registered Minority Business Enterprise (Registered MBE)
Together As One –
We Can Be The Difference.
Empowering inclusion and fostering economic success are critical components in creating a vibrant and sustainable economy. One effective way to achieve this is through the sharing of success stories from diverse communities. These narratives not only celebrate individual achievements but also highlight the broader impact of minority businesses on local and national economies. By showcasing these stories, we can inspire aspiring entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, demonstrating that success is attainable regardless of their starting point.
Luis Spinola
Azteca-Omega Group
Luis shares lived wisdom as a successful business owner for over 40 years, where his celebratory tagline is “performing beyond expectations.”
“I began the business in 1983, and we started from ground zero. Two or three years later, I was able to find a large contractor who gave us an
opportunity to grow. Over the years, I have been blessed to have large companies who believed in what we were doing. We always did what we
said we were going to do. We always delivered. Then I began to see what happens when you give others a hand. I was able to work with other
minority professionals and see the benefits of joint ventures to me and them. READ MORE.
Supply Chain Professionals Unlocking Business Potential
Vistra Corp - In response to the 1% Plus Initiative and Utilization of New MBEs
Read more about Vistra best practice and find additional recognized Best Practices in the 2024 BTTBUTM White Paper.
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In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.