ABOUT US
WRMSDC
Our Vision
WRMSDC is transforming vendor relationships into a catalyst for corporate success, community impact, and economic growth by empowering small businesses to lead innovation in an evolving marketplace.
Who We Serve
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WRMSDC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or hiring practices. Our programs are open to all.
Our History
WRMSDC was founded on September 9, 1977, almost 10 years after the Civil Rights Movement that sparked national awareness about racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. Galvanized by the unequal treatment of Under-Resourced Businesses, the Council began serving as advocates for impacted communities in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
Our Impact
We directly impact the employment, labor income, tax base, and economy in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Every year, our Under-Resourced businesses create over 800,000 jobs, generate over $21.7B in revenue, and contribute over $700M in taxes. Our local Corporate Supporters spend over $3B with under-resourced suppliers, train over 300 under-resourced businesses, and volunteer over 900 hours in support of Under-Resourced businesses. WRMSDC advocates for over 1300 under-resourced businesses, supports the Supplier Impact efforts of over 460 Corporate Supporters nationally, and promotes under-resourced success in partnership with over 40 government agencies and community organizations.
Our Leadership
Our Board of Directors possess over 100 years of combined executive leadership experience.
Our Affiliations
WRMSDC is one of 23 affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), a nonprofit corporate membership organization that advances business opportunities for its certified African-American, Asian Indian, Asian American/Asian Pacific Islander, Latino (and Afro-Brazilian), Native American, and Native Hawaiian business enterprises and connects them to its Corporate Members. One of the country’s leading corporate membership organizations, NMSDC was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses.