Category: President’s Message

In a month jam-packed with diversity celebrations, the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council would also like to take a moment and recognize the contributions of Caribbean-Americans to our nation—and our economy. We hope that by commemorating National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we will remind all Americans that this country’s strength is rooted […]

Juneteenth, celebrated the 19th of June, is a holiday that observes the end of slavery in the U.S. and marks the day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached people in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy. Though only officially declared our nation’s newest federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has been celebrated for decades […]

June is Pride Month, and we are excited to amplify the rainbow of voices, experiences, and history shared by LGBTQIA+ people. As allies, we use this time to share our commitment in supporting the queer community as we work together to create a future free from discrimination and cruelty.  This June, we pay tribute to […]

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and we are honored to be able to join our Asian Pacific business owners and corporate members in celebrating their rich and storied history. Today, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States and AAPI Heritage Month celebrates their […]

Spring has finally sprung and with it comes one celebration that gets more and more attention each year: Earth Day.  What began 52 years ago as a movement to bring awareness to environmental issues has become a global call-to-action to help combat climate change. And whether you celebrate Earth Day or Earth Week—or if you […]

March is Women’s History Month, as first declared by the U.S. Congress in 1987 to salute women for their invaluable contributions to the nation’s progress, prosperity, and moral integrity. Since that time, Women’s History Month has become a meaningful opportunity to remember the women who made an impact on this country, women such as trailblazers […]

Black History Month is a very important opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the important contributions and achievements of Blacks throughout history, including Black people who have been trailblazers in the field of entrepreneurship. We must continue to raise our voices to celebrate and, where necessary, impress upon society to continue recognizing Black leaders, businesses, […]

November is Native American Heritage Month and we at the NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council celebrate and honor the diverse and rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of our Native American communities. We proudly advocate for Native-American business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the year. We believe it is equally important to pay tribute to […]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Council celebrates the prosperity of our nation’s Latinx/Hispanic communities, businesses, and business owners. For more than 30 years our country has officially recognized their rich history, customs, and contributions during this 30-day period from September 15 through October 15. 4.65 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. employ 2.82 […]

“We must take action and live up to our ideals of liberty and justice for all. Are you with me?” On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, six Asian women and two others were killed in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs. This tragic event has seemingly become part of a pattern of targeted racial bigotry in this country. […]