The Mid-States MSDC champions the economic growth and long-term success of certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), while creating a strong bridge to corporations committed to inclusive and diverse supplier partnerships.

Founded in 1976, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Together, our network stands as the nation’s leading force in building meaningful, high-impact relationships between major corporations and suppliers from Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American communities.

Our mission is to accelerate economic opportunity by fostering collaboration and expanding access between corporations and minority-owned businesses. Serving Central Illinois, Indiana, and Eastern Missouri, the Mid-States MSDC connects corporate members with high-quality, certified MBEs of all sizes suppliers who meet rigorous standards and deliver excellence.