Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (The Council) is one of 23 regional affiliate councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The Council is a membership organization of major corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and universities that operate within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
CVMSDC is a private, non-profit organization categorized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3). The Council is funded by membership dues, certification fees, and proceeds from program activities. In addition, funds are also received from the National Minority Supplier Development Council. CVMSDC promotes and facilitates business relationships between the public/private sector and certified minority-owned businesses.
The Council service area covers NC, SC and VA, with a headquarters office located in offices in Charlotte, NC an regional offices in Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC. with six Regional Industry Groups (RINGs) that identify topics, issues, trends, and priorities of MBEs and Corporate Members within the respective geographic areas. CMVSDC relies on local committee volunteers in the eight regions to assist with networking, programming, and business development opportunities.
Our Four Pillars
Our Mission
CVMSDC connects MBEs and corporations to drive economic growth.
Our Vision
Economic Parity
Our Values
- Intentionality
- Transparency
- Results
- Integrity
- Access
Who We Are
CVMSDC promotes and facilitates business relationships between the public/private sector and certified minority-owned businesses. CVMSDC is a membership organization of major corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and universities that operate within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. CVMSDC is a private, non-profit organization categorized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3). It is funded by membership dues, certification fees, and proceeds from programs activities. In addition, funds are also received from the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The Council serves all of North Carolina, South Carolina, Central, Eastern, and Western Virginia. Divided into eight regions, the Council is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with a regional office located in Richmond, Virginia. CMVSDC relies on local advisory committee volunteers in the eight regions to assist with programs in each region. This approach helps develop closer relationships with members, and better defines programs and services.
Meet Our Team
The CVMSDC RINGs
The six Regional Industry Needs Group (RINGs) are local work groups comprised of CVMSDC Corporate Partners and certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) owners.
Covering the Richmond VA, Western & Coastal Areas – and All Areas South of Northern VA
Covering Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Surrounding Areas
Covering the Raleigh-Durham and Surrounding Triangle Areas
Covering Charlotte and the Surrounding Areas
Covering Cities West of Columbia, SC
Covering Midlands, Lowcountry Pee-Dee; Covering cities East of Columbia, SC