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2023 MBE
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INVESTMENT
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MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. IMPACTFUL GROWTH.
A Message From
the CEO/President
Join Us for Our 2023 Year-Round
50th Year Anniversary Celebration!
What an exciting time for the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council as we enter 2023
celebrating our 50th Anniversary of impacting minority business inclusion!
The Council has seen significant impact over our 50-year journey from the efforts of our Buying Entity
members and certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). We have grown from the roots of nine
visionary DFW community leaders in 1973, who vowed “to actively purchase goods and services from
minority-owned businesses,” to a vibrant entity touching regional, national, and global supply chains. The
nearly $1 million in spend with minority-owned businesses in 1975 has blossomed into more than $7.475
billion with 1200 certified minority-owned businesses and their 35,192 employees (the majority of which
are ethnic minority).
DFW MSDC has created opportunities to connect and highlight your MBE diversity initiative and team
members throughout the year. Signature events like HARD HAT Construction Expo, ACCESS Business
TM
Expo, the E Awards, BUY THOSE THAT BUY US Recognition Breakfast, Quarterly Supply Chain
Professionals Appreciation Luncheon and the 1% Plus Initiative Recognition continue to add investment
value by providing business connections branding opportunities, recognition for excellent work around
minority business inclusion and exchanged ideas and shared best practices.
Become a DFW MSDC Champion!
For our 50th Anniversary we offer you more value for your investment through our Champions Circle. The
Champion Circle coincides with our 50th Anniversary year-round events calendar and offers exciting ways
to consistently highlight your successes and best practices, recognize team members, and champion your
support of minority business inclusion.
I encourage you to join us in 2023 through your continued investment in our mission of facilitating business
connections between our Buying Entity members and certified minority-owned businesses. This package
delivers a snapshot of planned Council events and programs along with investment savings advantages.
While there is still much work to do in driving more equitable outcomes for the utilization of minority-
owned businesses in our economy, supporting diversity programs and scaling of minority-owned
businesses to meet the needs of tomorrow's supply chains, I thank you for your investment and valuable
support, sponsorship and participation in the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council.
Respectfully,
2023 SIGNATURE
EVENTS
A. HARD HAT 2023 Construction Expo D. 50th Anniversary Celebration
3.14.23 August 2023
E. Golf Classic
B. ACCESS 2023 Business Expo 10.16.23
5.23.23 - 5.24.23
F. E Awards Gala
11.17.23
C. Top Golf Networking Experience
7.20.23
INVESTMENT AND MARKET REACH AT A GLANCE
Industry Avg: 21.3%
1,200
92
B. HARD HAT
CONSTRUCTION
EXPO- 3.14.23
Construction-industry Buying Entities, general contractors, and MBEs network via exhibitor
booths and roundtables, over barbeque, to discover diverse supply chain solutions for their
business. Connect with industry professionals to identify, build, or re-energize business
relationships in the construction industry.
MBE SIGNATURE INVESTOR- EXHIBITOR GUIDE INVESTOR-
$4,000 $1,000
• Exhibit booth space • Exhibit booth
• 10 full admission passes • Ad in exhibitor's guide
• Signage on the expo floor • Photo opportunity
• Logo on exhibitor's guide
• Photo opportunity BOOTH INVESTOR- $290
• ADDED VALUE: 1-2 • Exhibit booth
hosted/managed events at • Signage
the Council's Activity Center
B. ACCESS 2023
BUSINESS EXPO
5.23 - 5.24
Identify prospective business relationships in an energized and enjoyable venue, complete
with round table discussions, opening and closing receptions, floor exhibits, the Buy Those CYBER CAFÉ INVESTOR-
That Buy Us™ Marketplace pavilion, and educational seminars. Network, relationship-build, $6,000
and gather connections for potential business utilization and inclusion.
• Signage located at Cyber Café
SIGNATURE INVESTOR- MBE PINNACLE SPONSOR- • Event space/booth
$13,000 $1,500 • 6 admission passes to all events
•
Event signage
• 20 tickets to expo • 8 passes to expo
• Premium placement at expo, • 4 tickets to luncheon and PREMIER INVESTOR- $8,000
luncheon and reception opening reception
• 60-second video to be self- • Slide to be self-produced and Multi-media recognition at opening
produced and played at event played in ACCESS MBE Video at reception
• 10x20 booth event 10x20 booth
• Recognition at Ribbon Cutting & • 10x10 booth 10 admission passes to all events
Opening Reception • Recognition as sponsor Event signage
• Investor remarks at luncheon Matchmaker
MBE COMBINATION
OPENING RECEPTION - $6,000 EXHIBITOR & RECEPTION DIAMOND INVESTOR- $6,000
• 8 tickets to expo, luncheon, & SPONSOR- $800 • Event space/booth
•
6 admission passes to all events
reception • 4 passes to expo • Event signage
• 30 second video to be self- • 2 tickets to luncheon • Matchmaker
produced and played at event • 4 passes to opening reception •
• 10x10 booth • 10x10 Booth EMERALD INVESTOR- $4,500
• Cutting the Ribbon • Event Signage
• Provide Opening Remarks • Event space/booth
MBE EXHIBITOR ONLY- $575 • 4 admission passes to all events
ENTERTAINMENT & CLOSING • 2 passes to expo • Event signage
RECEPTION SPONSOR- $6,000 • 2 tickets to luncheon • Matchmaker
• 8 tickets to expo, luncheon, & • 2 passes to opening reception RUBY INVESTOR- $3,000
reception • 10x10 Booth
• 30 second video to be self- • 5 admission passes to all events
•
Event signage
produced and played at event MBE RECEPTION ONLY
• 10x10 booth SPONSOR- $500 • Matchmaker
• Closing Reception Remarks • 4 passes to reception OPAL INVESTOR- $3,000
• 4 passes to expo
• 2 tickets to luncheon • 4 admission passes to all events
• Event Signage • Event signage
• Matchmaker
B. Additional
ACCESS 2023
Sponsorship
LUNCHEON SPONSOR - LINKEDIN SPONSOR- $2,500
$8,000 • 4 passes to the expo CYBER CAFÉ INVESTOR-
• Premier signage inside • 3 tickets to luncheon and $6,000
luncheon area reception • Signage located at Cyber Café
• Option on keynote speaker • Recognition as sponsor • Event space/booth
• Logo on luncheon program • Event Signage • 6 admission passes to all events
• Prime event space • Event signage
• 12 passes to all events INSTAGRAM SPONSOR- PREMIER INVESTOR- $8,000
$2,000
MEDIA SPONSOR - $6,500 • 4 passes to the expo Multi-media recognition at opening
• Interview option • 2 tickets to luncheon and reception
10x20 booth
• Exhibit space 10x10 reception 10 admission passes to all events
• 8 passes to all events • Recognition as sponsor Event signage
• Event signage • Event Signage Matchmaker
CYBER CAFÉ INVESTOR- FACEBOOK SPONSOR- DIAMOND INVESTOR- $6,000
$6,000 $2,000 • Event space/booth
• Signage located at Cyber • 4 passes to the expo • 6 admission passes to all events
Café • 3 tickets to luncheon and • Event signage
• Event space/booth reception • Matchmaker
• 8 admission passes to all • Recognition as sponsor •
events • Event Signage EMERALD INVESTOR- $4,500
• Event signage • Event space/booth
• 4 admission passes to all events
PARKING SPONSOR- $2,500 • Event signage
• 4 passes to the expo • Matchmaker
• 4 tickets to luncheon and
reception RUBY INVESTOR- $3,000
• Recognition as sponsor • 5 admission passes to all events
• Event Signage • Event signage
• Matchmaker
CHARGING STATION
SPONSOR- $2,500 OPAL INVESTOR- $3,000
• 5 charging stations in the • 4 admission passes to all events
Cyber/Media Lounge • Event signage
• Exclusive logo placement on • Matchmaker
the charging stations
• 4 passes to the Expo
• 4 tickets to luncheon
C. TOP GOLF
NETWORKING
EXPERIENCE - 7.20.23
Top Golf is designed to build and nurture relationships in a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable
atmosphere. Proceeds from Top Golf support the Council's scholarship fund, which assists
minority-owned businesses in building capabilities and capacity. Enjoy delicious finger foods,
beverages, networking, and bragging rights with your golf swing.
PAVILION SPONSOR- $3,000 BAY SPONSOR- $800
• Signage and video coverage • 4 tickets
• 12 tickets • Signage
• Welcoming remarks • Photo opportunity
• Website pre and post • Logo recognition
recognition
• Photo opportunity
• Certificate
All pricing contained in this Investor Prospectus is for payments
received by February 28, 2023.
D. 50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
AUGUST 2023
SIGNATURE INVESTOR- Join us for an evening of festive fun, nostalgia, and celebration, recognizing 50 years of the
$12,000 DFW MSDC: the people, programs, progress, and prosperity. Scrumptious Hors d'oeuvres,
• Investor remarks Champion Circle recognition, and lively dancing. CYBER CAFÉ INVESTOR-
• 60-second video
• VIP seating (up to 3 tables) 50TH SIGNATURE RUBY INVESTOR- $800 $6,000
• 20 tickets to Major Investors INVESTORS- $8,000 • 4 seats • Signage located at Cyber Café
Reception • CEO Remarks/Video • Table signage • Event space/booth
• Table signage and recognition • Investor remarks • 6 admission passes to all events
• Inclusion in all press/media • 60-second video OPAL INVESTOR- $500 • Event signage
releases • 2 reserved tables • 2 seats
• Photo opportunity • Table signage and recognition • Table signage PREMIER INVESTOR- $4,000
• Featured on the DFW MSDC • Inclusion in all press/media Multi-media recognition at opening
website releases reception
• Full page color ad in Souvenir • Photo opportunity COCKTAIL INVESTOR- $6,000 10x20 booth
Journal • Featured on the DFW MSDC • Reserved table 10 admission passes to all events
30-second video
•
website • Table signage and recognition Event signage
PREMIER INVESTOR- $4,000 • Inclusion in all press/media Matchmaker
• Reserved table (2 tables of 10 PREMIER INVESTOR- $5,000 releases
seats) • Reserved space • Photo Opportunity DIAMOND INVESTOR- $2,500
• 6 tickets to Major Investors • 12 seats • Featured on the DFW MSDC • Event space/booth
Reception • 30-second video • 6 admission passes to all events
• MEGA Awards co-presenter • Table signage and recognition Website • Event signage
• Table signage and recognition • Inclusion in all press/media ENTERTAINMENT INVESTOR- • Matchmaker
• Inclusion in all press/media releases •
releases • Photo opportunity $4,000 EMERALD INVESTOR- $1,500
• Photo opportunity • Featured on DFW MSDC • 10 seats • Event space/booth
• Featured on DFW MSDC website Website • Table signage at Gala • 4 admission passes to all events
• Full page color ad in Souvenir • Inclusion in all press/media • Event signage
Journal releases • Matchmaker
DIAMOND INVESTOR-$2,500 • Photo opportunity
• 10 seats
DIAMOND INVESTOR- $2,500 • Table signage and recognition • Featured on DFW MSDC Website RUBY INVESTOR- $800
• 10 seats; premier seating • Inclusion in all press/media • 5 admission passes to all events
• Table signage and recognition releases PHOTO BOOTH INVESTOR- • Event signage
• Inclusion in all press/media • Photo opportunity $3,000 • Matchmaker
releases • Featured on DFW MSDC • 4 seats
• Photo opportunity Website • Table signage at Gala OPAL INVESTOR- $500
• Featured on DFW MSDC Website • Photo booth signage • 4 admission passes to all events
• EMERALD INVESTOR- $1,500 • Inclusion in all press/media • Event signage
EMERALD INVESTOR- $1,500 • 8 seats releases • Matchmaker
• 8 seats • Table signage • Photo opportunity
• Inclusion in all press/media
releases
E. Golf Classic
10.16.23
We've got over thirty years of October Golf Classics under our belt, and it's time to return just
in time for our 50th. Just when you thought it was the end of outdoor fun and time to focus
attention on the last quarter's goals...the Golf Classic arrives. One more chance to play, relax,
connect, and enjoy. Try not to take the game too seriously and you'll have a wonderful time.
UNDERWRITER- $3,000 BIRDIE GOLF PACKAGE- $550
• 2 golf teams (8 people total) • Two golfers
• Course & cart signage • Hole signage
• Tee signs with company logo
• Photo opportunity PAR GOLF PACKAGE- $375
• One golfer
COURSE INVESTOR- $2,500 • Hole signage
• 2 golf teams (8 people total)
• Course & cart signage NON-GOLF INVESTORS
These sponsorships do not include
EVENT INVESTOR- $1,500 rounds of golf.
• One golf team (4 people total) • GOLF BALL INVESTOR- $1,200
• Course & cart signage • HOLE-IN-ONE INVESTOR- $1,000
• CLOSEST-TO-PIN INVESTOR-
$1,000
• LONGEST DRIVE INVESTOR-
$1,000
F. E Awards Gala
Winter 2023
The E Awards Gala encompasses the best in advocating, corporations, public sector agencies,
supply chain professionals, and executives focused on minority business inclusion results and
best practices. This black-tie event engages the "who's who" in supplier diversity and minority
business inclusion in North Texas. It's your chance to shine, as well as mingle. The Success
Journal will celebrate stakeholders' success, including Buying Entities and MBEs.
SIGNATURE - $12,000 DIAMOND INVESTOR-$2,500
• Investor remarks • Premier seating (10 seats)
• 60-second video • Table signage and recognition
• VIP seating (up to 3 tables) • 4 tickets to Major Investors Reception
• 20 tickets to Major Investors • Inclusion in all press/media releases
Reception • Photo opportunity
• Table signage and recognition • Featured on DFW MSDC Website
• Inclusion in all press/media releases • Full page color ad in souvenir journal
• Photo opportunity
• Featured on the DFW MSDC website EMERALD INVESTOR- $1,500
• Full-page color ad-front inside cover • Priority seating (8 seats)
in the souvenir journal • Table signage
MEGA AWARDS INVESTOR- $7,500 • Inclusion in all press/media releases
• Premier seating (10 seats) • Photo opportunity
• 6 tickets to Major Investors Reception • Featured on DFW MSDC Website
• Mega Awards co-presenter • Full page color ad in souvenir journal
• Table signage and recognition
• Inclusion in all press/media releases RUBY INVESTOR- $800
• Photo opportunity • 4 seats at Gala
• Featured on DFW MSDC Website • Table signage
• Full page color ad in souvenir journal • Half-page color ad in souvenir journal
PREMIER INVESTOR- $4,000 OPAL INVESTOR- $500
• Premier seating (10 seats) • 2 seats at Gala
• 6 tickets to the Major Investors • Table signage
Reception • Name listed in souvenir journal
• Table signage and recognition
• Inclusion in all press/media releases CENTERPIECE INVESTOR- $3,500
• Photo opportunity • Signage on Red Carpet video
• Featured on DFW MSDC Website • 4 seats at Gala
• Full page color ad in souvenir journal
• 2 tickets to Major Investors
RED CARPET INVESTOR- $3,500 Reception
• Signage on Red Carpet video • Recognition in Gala Banquet room
• 4 seats at Gala • Press/media recognition
• 2 tickets to Major Investors Reception • Half-page color ad in souvenir
• Table signage journal
• Half-page color ad in souvenir journal
2023 Program
Offerings
A. Digital Directory D. MBE Immersive Educational
Scholarships
B. Resource Library
E. Build Your Own Program
C. Pitch Review (BYOP) includes Sponsorship
and Hosting
A. Digital Directory Investor - C. Pitch Review
$1,500 This exciting live and/or virtual
challenge offers both buying entities
and MBEs the opportunity to provide a
The Directory includes Buying pitch on what they are looking for. For
Entity members and certified Buying Entities they are in search of
DFW MSDC minority-owned solutions from MBEs and for MBEs,
businesses. The Directory, they want to promote their capabilities
published twice annually, is a in order to get contracts with Buying
one-stop resource that captures Entities.
all stakeholders to date,
organized by industry group and
alphabetically for ease. SIGNATURE INVESTOR - $5,000
• Branding on Youtube Pitch Challenge
Submissions
B. New for 2023! Resource • Branding on DFW MSDC website
Library Investor - $1,500 • Judging the finals of the Pitch
Challenge
A comprehensive resource library • Publicity throughout event
with content, videos, and guides • Website pre and post recognition
for all stakeholders that • Event Signage
emphasize and educate best • Investor remarks
business practices. • Photo Opportunity with finalists and
winners
PITCH INVESTOR - $3,000
• Judging of Pitch Challenge
• Publicity throughout event
• Website pre and post recognition
• Event signage
PITCH UNDERWRITER - $1,000
• Website pre and post recognition
• Event signage
• Logo included on event branding
2023 Program
Offerings
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D. MBE Immersive Educational Scholarships
Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Business: Advanced Management
Executive Program (AMEP) – The NMSDC Kellogg Advanced Management
Executive Program (AMEP) is the premier educational immersion program for
certified,established, growth-oriented minority-owned business owners. The
program provides the mindset, tools, and skills needed to achieve and sustain accelerated
growth in the constantly changing business environment. AMEP helps minority executives to
work “on” their business in an interactive environment instructed by educators and
professionals with real-world experiences. Going beyond the MBA curriculum, this program
examines proven best practices to address common entrepreneurial issues in the context of
today’s business environment. Business owners network and learn together while developing
lasting business relationships.
Dartmouth College-Tuck School of Business: Minority
Business Executive Program (MBEP) – The Minority Business
Executive Program (MBEP) at Tuck became the first university-
based business education program designed with the
particular needs and opportunities of minority businesses in mind. These participants learn
training in finance, strategic planning, and marketing, all led by Tuck faculty.
Blue Wave Educational Program - This diagnostic and development
intensive program offers thoughtfully designed technical training to
identify barriers in business growth and teach how to comply with
international standards and qualification requirements of major
corporations to give a competitive advantage in the market. Each session will last 3 hours and
cover topics ranging from culture to financials. The result of the intensive will be a strong
strategic growth plan that increases ability to compete for higher level contracts.
Industry-Specific Educational Scholarships
FULL SCHOLARSHIP- $6,000 CONTRIBUTOR- (CUSTOM
(per candidate per AMOUNT)
program)
2023 Program
Offerings
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E. Build Your Own Program (BYOP) includes Sponsorship and Hosting
This sponsorship allows your organization to market your business or highlight an industry-
specific opportunity that your business has through programming to our stakeholders. This
could be an event, webinar, or other educational opportunities.
If you are interested in pitching a programming idea for your business and discussing what
this can look like, please contact [email protected] to schedule a meeting before April
1, 2023 with Margo J. Posey.
PRICING WILL VARY.
DETERMINED ON CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
All pricing contained in this Investor Prospectus is for all commitments made by
April 1, 2023. First payments are due by May 1, 2023. Installment payments are
possible. Contact the Council to setup installment payments.
INVESTMENT FORM
To qualify for investor discount, commitment MUST BE MADE ON OR
BEFORE 4/1/2023.
Please use this form to tally your total investment.
All pricing contained in this Investor Prospectus is for all commitments made by April 1, 2023. First
payments are due by May 1, 2023. Installment payments are possible. Contact the Council to setup
installment payments.
Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council
The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (DFW MSDC) is the leading
regional advocacy organization for minority business development and supply chain
inclusion in North Texas.
The DFW MSDC is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council
(NMSDC), a network of national Councils that advances business opportunities for certified
minority business enterprises and connects them to corporate and public sector agency
members.
[email protected] | 214.630.0747 | dfwmsdc.com
8828 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 550 | Dallas, Texas 75247
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. IMPACTFUL GROWTH.