Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us In-Person in October for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: TBD
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Columbia, SC
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

Pre-Certification Briefing
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 and 3 more dates | https://site.eventmatches.com/2025Pre
Join us the last Wednesday from 10:00am – 11:30am!
Pre-certification Briefing Meeting Requirements

To participate in the pre-certification briefing, a company must be a legally recognized entity of the CVMSDC region and the ethnic minority owner(s) must possess at least 51% of ownership.
The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.
The orientation will cover information about the Council

– How to Get Certified,
– Who can be Certified
– Certification Criteria

How long the Process will take.
ONLY ONE ATTENDEE per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.

SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY.
Register here: https://site.eventmatches.com/2025Pre

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join us VIRTUALLY on September 15th for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: 9/15/26
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

2026 Business Opportunity Conference (BOC26)
2026-08-02 08:00 - 2026-08-04 17:00
Join us August 2nd-4th for the 2026 Business Opportunity Conference in Raleigh, NC.
COMING SOON! Keep a look out for more details for this event.
Where: The Westin, Brier Creek, Raleigh, NC.
Registration: TBD

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join us VIRTUALLY on July 21st for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: 7/21/26
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
Join us VIRTUALLY on June 16th for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: 6/16/26
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Join us In-Person in May for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: TBD
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Aiken, SC
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

2026 BMW Supplier Xchange- Save the Date
2026-05-13 | GREENVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
SAVE THE DATE.
BMW SUPPLIER XCHANGE
May 13th, 2026, Greenville Convention Center
Official Registration will open February 2026
Click the link below for Sponsorship opportunities – Contact BMW_SupplierEvents@bmw.com for more info and event details to follow!
2026 Sponsorship Matrix
Our mission is to actively seek out and partner with a diverse range of suppliers that reflect our customers.

We believe that engaging a wide range of suppliers is not just the right thing to do, but also a strategic imperative that drives innovation, reduces risk, and fosters economic growth for all. By prioritizing this approach, we commit to building strong, long-term relationships with our suppliers, promoting equity and inclusion in the broader business ecosystem, and creating sustainable value for our customers, shareholders, and society at large.

2026 Automotive Summit
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-05 17:00
Join us May 4th-5th for the Automotive Summit in Detroit, MI.
COMING SOON! Keep a look out for more details for this event.
Where: Detroit, MI
Registration: TBD

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join us VIRTUALLY on April 21st for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: 4/21/26
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

ProForum (Corporations Only)
2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00
Join us March 18th for the 2026 ProForum (Corporations only) Conference.
COMING SOON! Keep a look out for more details for this event.
Where: Charlotte, NC
Registration: TBD

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join us in-person in March for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: TBD
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join us VIRTUALLY on February 17th for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: 2/17/26
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

2026 South Carolina Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker
2026-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, 220 Main St., Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, in partnership with the South Carolina Manufacturers + Commerce, will host the 2026 South Carolina Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Greenville, SC. This event is an excellent opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers to connect, explore new partnerships, and strengthen South Carolina’s manufacturing network.

📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
🕗 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Greenville, SC
📝 Registration: Click here to register
Learn More Here: https://events.sccommerce.com/events/2026-sc-automotive-b2b-supplier-matchmaker

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Special Call-to-Action National and Global MBE Matchmaking
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:30
Join us on January 28th for our next Lunch and Learn Webinar with MMSDC (Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council)! This webinar is a special call-to-action for national and global MBE Matchmaking
Join the call. Add your profile. Get Matched. Explore opportunities across five countries.
If this sounds like you, register today!
When: January 28th.2026 from 11am-12:30pm
Where: Virtual Via Zoom Link Register here!

Explore Abroad - Entrepreneurship in Kenya
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00
Join us January 23- February 7th for the Explore Abroad- Entrepreneurship in Kenya.
COMING SOON! Keep a look out for more details for this event.
Where: TBD
Registration: TBD

MLP RING Meetings 2026
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:00
Join us VIRTUALLY on January 20th for our next MLP RING Meeting!
Date: 1/20/26
Time: 1:00pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The MLP RING encompasses the Midlands, Low Country, Pee-Dee, which includes cities east of Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, General Products, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.
Virtual – Tuesdays, 1:00pm (EST)

Tuesday, February 17th /Register Here
Tuesday, April 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, June 16th / Register Here
Tuesday, July 21st / Register Here
Tuesday, September 15th / Register Here

In-person – Date/Time = TBD

March, Charleston, SC
May, Aiken, SC
October, Columbia, SC
December, Richmond, VA

Brasfield & Gorrie: EQUIP Project Quality Control Workshop
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:30 | https://www.cvmsdc.org/council-event/brasfield-gorrie-equip-project-quality-control-workshop/
Project Quality Control Workshop
Tuesday, December 9 | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT (Virtual)
Join us for the Project Quality Workshop! Hosted by Adam Durden, Project Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, this session will cover essential aspects of Project Quality, including:
· The purpose of quality control
· Control vs. inspection
· Setting your job up for success
We’re also excited to welcome a special guest who will share insights on supporting contractor financial wealth.
After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to join virtual breakout rooms and network with several of our Preconstruction Managers.
Register Here

5th Annual P.O.W.E.R Forum
2025-11-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Take your business to new heights at the 5th Annual P.O.W.E.R. Forum — Runway to Revenue: Navigating Airport Business Success.
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025📍 Greater Richmond Convention Center⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by the Richmond International Airport and the National Institute of Minority Economic Development, this full-day event connects entrepreneurs, airport leaders, and business professionals to explore opportunities in the aviation industry.
Learn more at flyrichmond.gob2g.com or email business@flyrichmond.com.

November Upstate RING Meeting
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join us Virtually on November 5th for our next UPSTATE RING Meeting
Date: 11/5/2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (EST)
Location: Virtual via Teams
Register: TBD

The Upstate RING comprises a ten-county area, including Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, along the I-85 corridor in South Carolina. Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and technology are all prominent business industries in the upstate and are changing dynamics of jobs and influencing the way entrepreneurs are starting, growing, and acquiring businesses. With several automotive and aerospace related companies headquartered in the upstate supported by a strong system of higher education, it is considered one of the strongest manufacturing sectors in the United States, making it a popular hub for entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds.
When We Meet

We welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled.

RING Meeting – May 7th at 11:00 am / VIRTUAL / Link TBD
RING Meeting – June 4th at 11:00 am / Location TBD
RING Meeting – September 3rd at 11:00 am / Location TBD
RING Meeting – October 1st at 11:00 am / Location TBD
RING Meeting- November 5th at 11:00 am / Location TBD
