MMSDC Gazette October Issue

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Native American

Heritage Month

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A WELCOME FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO COURTESY OF

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CONTENTS BUSINESS FUNDING & RESOURCES

Providing you with the resources, information and tools necessary for business development and success.

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FEATURED PROGRAMS

Corporations can use this amazing platform to generate quality matches to Certified MBEs 24/7 and 365 days a year.

GOOGLE RESOURCES Grow with Google Small Business Fund provides the access to capital necessary to scale and develop small businesses.

“STATE” OF THE STATE Did you know that Michigan is home to 12 Federally funded tribes?

NATIVE AMERICAN FIRSTS Take a visual journey through history as we recognize a few of the many great accomplishments of the Native American community in commemoration of National Native American Heritage Month.

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CORPORATE & MBE SPOTLIGHT MMSDC celebrates the efforts of members making a difference in supplier diversity and recognizes some of the certified Native American-owned MBEs working toward achieving economic equity .

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

With Fall comes both a change in the weather and exciting opportunities with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC).

THANKS FOR GIVING

A sincere thank you to all the organizations that continue to support MMSDC’s efforts during an unprecedented year.

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BUSINESS FUNDING & RESOURCES FUNDING RESOURCES FOR MBES ANNUITY FREEDOM. NET/ SMALL BUSINESSWOMEN’S GRANT

COMMUNE ANGELS

About this Women’s Business Grant

Commune Angels launched in 2020 to expand access to angel investing and capital. We invest in scalable consumer, enterprise, and life science companies that transform lives. Diversity is essential to transformative innovation, and our members are committed to contributing their unique experiences, relationships, and resources to drive better outcomes for investors, portfolio companies, and their customers. Commune Angels is a community of accredited and rising investors who recognize the power of diversity and national deal flow.

The catalyst for our grants was seeing and hearing about the tremendous impact of COVID-19 on entrepreneurs who are women. We want to dedicate some of our knowledge and time to help. While this is a business website, we are trying to help other business owners with our grant program. In support of this goal, we have disabled our normal calls to action/contact forms on grant pages and replaced our normal header images. We do not want your money. We want to help you make more money.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE RENDE CAPITAL

FACEBOOK LAUNCHES $100 MILLION GRANT | SHE BOSS TALK

RPC is proud to announce that we are receiving applications from Excluded Entrepreneurs of color to the RACE4Progress Fund. The fund provides very low interest, deferred payments, extended terms, and other features for Excluded Entrepreneurs in the Grand Rapids Area/Kent County whose businesses have suffered financially due to COVID-19.

Facebook announced its Facebook Invoice Fast Track Program: a $100 million commitment to a program that supports small businesses owned by women and minorities by buying up their outstanding invoices. Facebook estimates the program will support approximately 30,000 small businesses. We’re breaking down what this means for your small businesses. Fast Track Program begins Oct. 1, 2021

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE FISERV US 2021 - BACK2BUSINESS GRANT In partnership with AEO, we are pleased to announce the Fiserv Back2Business Grants for Small Business Program, which will award up to $10,000 to Blackand minority-owned businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 and social unrest. We are equipping these businesses with vital education, coaching, and capital to truly fuel growth of our communities, creating sustainable business and shared value for all.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE COMCAST RISE Comcast Rise is giving $10,000 grants to 600 more minority businesses in select cities. Check eligibility. Opens Oct 1.

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GRANTS.GOV Grants.gov allows grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities. It contains information on more than 1,000 grant programs across all 26 federal grant-making agencies, including the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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ENTHUSE FOUNDATION The Enthuse Foundation is a non-profit organization investing in a new generation of women entrepreneurs and cultivating the next generation of business leaders. Here’s your opportunity to participate in the Third Annual Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition celebrating the women who are making their mark on the food, beverage, and CPG industries.

Apply now for the chance to pitch and be eligible to compete for $30K in cash and prizes.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE SELFEMPLOYED This nonprofit trade association provides educational resources and grants for small businesses and entrepreneurs. To apply for a grant of up to $4,000, you’ll need to become an active member of the association, provide a detailed explanation of how you’ll use the funds, show how the grant will support your business growth, and provide supporting documentation.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAMS These two small business programs provide contracts and grants for early-stage small businesses that are looking to commercialize innovative biomedical technologies.

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EL CONCILIO Provides assistance to Hispanic owned businesses in the Kalamazoo area. The non-profit provides a number of services, ranging from education to financial literacy, cultural classes and more. One focus is on helping Latinos start or to continue to operate their business, and the non-profit can refer clients to loan programs, government grants, credit repair for businesses with bad credit and more.

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MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS RESTART PROGRAM Michigan’s small businesses and nonprofits working to recover from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus can now apply for grants of up to $20,000 through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The program will provide $100 million in economic assistance to Michigan’s small businesses and nonprofits and in turn, help support workers and their families facing economic uncertainty during the outbreak.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE OPERATION HOPE SMALL-BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM The Operation Hope program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs in low-wealth neighborhoods, which often include minority communities.

The program combines business training and financial counseling along with access to small-business financing options. Participants complete a 12-week training program, plus workshops on business financing and credit and money management.

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SBA SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE THE AMBER GRANT FOUNDATION The Amber Grant Foundation awards one $10,000 grant to a small business owner per month. In this case, however, grants are offered only to female entrepreneurs, and they’re intended specifically to help new entrepreneurs launch their businesses. If you’re awarded one of the $10,000 monthly grants, you will also be in the running to win the Amber Grant’s yearly $25,000 grant.

TORY BURCH EDUCATIONAL FELLOWSHIP The Tory Burch Foundation is looking for incredible women entrepreneurs – from any industry – for the 2022 Fellows program. Fellows will receive flexible, virtual workshops, access to a dynamic online founders’ network and a $5,000 education grant. Applications are open now through November 12.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE DETROIT AND WAYNE COUNTY – RESTORE THE VILLAGE FUND For Black and minority owned businesses in Detroit and Wayne County. There are grants, free coaching services, startup help, and other advice to help (1) a company get started or (2) assist current businesses. Free grants and financial support is offered to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Black Leaders Detroit overseas the applications.

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Grow with Google has been actively working on ways to support communities and small businesses in the United States and around the world. In 2020, Google announced the $125 million Grow with Google Small Business Fund as one way to offer support. But more specifically, as part of our effort to support the Black community, our CEO Sundar Pichai expanded the program by adding $45 million in loans to the fund and $5 million in Google.org grants with a specific focus on Black communities. This brings Google’s total support for CDFIs and the small businesses they serve to $170 million in loans and $10 million in Google.org grants.

Since announcing the Grow with Google Small Business Fund, Google has worked to create a holistic program that includes low-interest loans, funding for cash grants, Ad Grants and digital skills training through Grow with Google, our economic opportunity initiative. Google will continue to work to underwrite and fund loans to additional CDFIs, which will then lend to thousands of small businesses. Through this partnership and program, we hope we can do our part to make sure small businesses remain the heart of the U.S. economy.

To Learn More about how to gain Access to Available Capital, Click Here:

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You can ask Katrina about digital marketing, strategy, entrepreneurship, technology, podcasting, and more.

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If you have any questions, please email Katrina at kturnbow@google.com.

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"STATE" OF THE STATE

Did you know that Michigan is home to 12 Federally funded tribes? MMSDC has been working to increase and include the participation of Tribal and Native American owned businesses to be able to take advantage of the services and opportunities available to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs.) We would like to recognize our Native American and tribal owned businesses during this month as we celebrate the diversity and inclusion of our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

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First Native American professional track athlete: Louis "Deerfoot" Bennett (Seneca)

First American Indian Day celebrated in May 1916. The day was created by Red Fox James (Blackfeet Tribe)

1911 First Native American to play in the NFL: Jim Thorpe (Sac & Fox Nation)

1870 First Native American elected as a United States Senator: Hiram Rhodes Revels (Lumbee)

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1924 1912 First Native American to win gold medals for the United States in the Olympic Games: Jim Thorpe (Sac & Fox Nation)

First Native American to carry the United States flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games: Clarence "Taffy" Abel (Chippewa)

2014 First Native American named a United States Ambassador to the United Nations: Keith Harper (Cherokee Nation).

1942 First American to dance with the Paris Opera and receive the title of prima ballerina: Maria Tallchief (Osage)

2021 First Native American to serve in a Senate-confirmed position in the United States Cabinet (Secretary of the Interior): Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo)

1980 1929 First Native American to serve as Vice President of the United States: Charles D. Curtis (Kaw / Osage / Potawatomi)

First Native American woman nominated for Vice President of the United States in any political party: LaDonna Harris (Comanche).

2014 First Native American woman to become a federal judge in the United States: Diane Humetewa (Hopi)

CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT EWIE Group of Companies, a 100% minority owned company since 1981, services the Industrial sector with a unique business strategy. EGC is a global leader in commodity management services spanning cutting tools, abrasives, special tools and industrial supplies with over 30 years of experience. This approach has helped EGC deliver over $100 million dollars in engineered cost savings to their customers.

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Vice President of Minority Supplier Development and Business Transformation Faurecia Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, is proud of its work with minority suppliers and local community partners. Faurecia has increased its spend on minority business enterprises year over year since 2019 and is on pace to spend more than $180 million on minority businesses in 2021. Faurecia is actively involved in numerous organizations championing minority and underrepresented businesses and has increased the number of minority enterprises on its supplier panel from 35 to 47 since 2019. In September, Faurecia’s employee-driven FUELS community service campaign raised more than $186,000 for local charities.

RICHARD GIFFIN

VP of Sales & Marketing Giffin Giffin has always recognized the importance of Supplier Diversity and its positive impact on equality and inclusion within the local community. Giffin’s corporate program continues to grow and evolve, and we consistently meet or exceed our target goals for diversity spend. In 2020, our overall direct diversity spend was $33.4 million, of which 60% was with local MBE suppliers. We also have a successful Tier 3 program in place with our subcontractors, enabling further growth opportunities and positive economic impact to an even wider range of diverse suppliers. With our own strategic efforts and our valued corporate partnership with MMSDC, we are dedicated to achieving lasting change for generations to come.

LISA ROSS

Supplier Diversity Manager Magna In 2020, Magna spent nearly $200 million with over 130 diverse-owned, Michigan businesses. We also support many organizations in our region that focus on youth empowerment programs and mentorship for young women in STEM. Our people actively support diversity efforts internally and externally. For example, a leader of Magna’s race and ethnicity employee resource group, called EDGE, is co-chairing BUF’s 50th anniversary gala this year. Magna is also in the second year of a three-year commitment to the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s Campaign for Growth, which focuses on growth of minorities and women in the mobility space.

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MBE SPOTLIGHT MATTHEW JORGENSEN

President & CEO Jorgensen Steel Machining & Fabrication Jorgensen Steel Machining & Fabrication is a Native American owned business by Matthew Jorgensen. He is a proud member of the Tuscarora Nation tribe, and we are proud of his successes as a certified MBE with the MMSDC. His work in the Aerospace, Space, & Defense sector as a supplier to NASA prime contractors, Boeing and Lockheed Martin as well as Argon ST and Sikorsky has catapulted him into a highly recognizable and competitive manufacturer.

As an American Institute of Steel Constructors (AISC) certified member (CPT, BU, SBR), he can deliver on both the US and Canadian borders and was awarded the contract for the Gordie Howe International Bridge that spans from Detroit to Windsor, the largest port of entry in North America.

Jorgensen is a prime contractor for Universal Studios providing components, assembly and testing for theme park rides and devices. We salute and congratulate you!

JIM ROBERTS

CEO Jim Roberts Enterprises, LLC Jim is the CEO of Jim Roberts Enterprises LLC, a management consulting company, and the CEO of Jim Roberts Investment Advisors LLC, a registered investment advisory company. He is also co-owner of the Lake Company LLC, a commercial real estate company. Jim has grown his company from one to three companies.

Jim was recently selected by ThinkAdvisors for their national Luminary Award for Diversity and Inclusion in the individual/ RIA category and selected by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) as a national regional Supplier of the Year (Class 1). He has been selected as one of Michigan’s Most Valuable Entrepreneurs, a Diversity Focused Company Honoree, and a Diversity Business Leader Honoree by Corp! Magazine.

As a Certified MBE and active participant in the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s board of Directors, Jim is an asset to the mission of the MMSDC and works tirelessly to promote the vision. We thank Jim for his mentorship of other MBES. We are proud to have Jim as a part of our Council. We salute and congratulate you!

WAYNE MONTOUR

CEO Green Arrow Staffing Green Arrow staffing is a Native American owned and operated Certified MBE. They specialize in placing top talent in areas such as Engineering, Design, Architect, IT, Managers and hourly labor based on clients’ requirements. Wayne has been a great resource to the MMSDC in helping the Council in understanding and developing relationships with Native American businesses. We appreciate and salute you Wayne!

TARYN SULKES

CEO Eagle Specialties, LLC Eagle Specialties, LLC is entering into its eighth year of business come 2022. They have been fortunate to have been awarded a contract for the Gordie Howe International Bridge amongst other projects on the horizon. Taryn is the National Association of Women in Construction Detroit Chapter President for 2021-2022 and most recently was elected to the Board of Directors for the Sault Tribe Business Alliance.

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SIDENT’S CORNER Fall is my favorite time of the year – it brings family fun, college football, and delicious food. And with Fall there are also new opportunities to celebrate and highlight the great programming our team has worked so hard to cultivate at the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC).

One such program is our Native American Business Initiative, that is fittingly subsidized by the country’s largest American Indian-owned business, Andra Rush of Rush Group. November is Native American Heritage Month and our great staff is honored to offer special outreach to Indigenous communities to ensure they are fully included in our work.

The Native American business program was created through our Campaign for Inclusive Growth, an ambitious campaign we created in 2017 that allowed the council to step out of the box to create and test cutting-edge programming for our MBEs over a three-year period. Our focus was corporations, but we were honored when two MBEs (Andra at Rush Group and Shad Khan of Flex-n-Gate) also saw value in creating sustainable programming for other MBEs. They contributed alongside major corporations and foundations to help us shift the paradigm for MBE programming.

Recognizing that minority suppliers are not growing as fast as they should to close the wealth gap within the next few centuries, we knew we had to create programs well beyond the normal training class or event. Our campaign was wildly successful and has ushered in new programs and service areas like workforce development which now helps MBEs secure more than $1M annually in training subsidies, as well as Magnify mastermind, an intensive six-month program that equipped Black and Latina entrepreneurs from 10 states to compete using EY’s 7 Drivers for Growth. In addition, our six-yearold MMSDC Academy now features research-based education and mentoring to equip corporations to run stronger supplier diversity programs, and MBEs to run stronger businesses. Together, we are shifting the paradigm and getting results.

Lastly, our new and improved Matchmaker365 portal is now open. It allows corporate buyers and decision-makers to curate sourcing opportunities according to their detailed specifications, literally 24/7 and 365 days of the year. Matchmaker365 is a simple yet groundbreaking tool to support MBEs and corporations in closing the revenue gap, and registration and automated searching is a free service to our corporate members and MBEs. With a 1% increase in MBE spending each year by all corporate and MBE companies, we are confident the 333 years to reach parity can be reduced to just 15 years.

Prosperity, through out of the box thinking and new strategies creates entrepreneurial success and generational wealth building that ignites economic equity. Our work continues.

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Thanks GIVING On Behalf of the Entire MMSDC Family, our Staff Members, Stakeholders, and Board of Directors, We Simply Want to Say Thank You!

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Thursday, December 9, 2021 A Virtual Event

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Click Here for more information on how to donate a portion of your Amazon purchases to charity. To ensure that MMSDC receives your donations, please select “Michigan Minority Purchasing Council MMSDC” as your charity of choice.

This program costs you nothing, but directly benefits the growth and success of MBEs.