February 5, 2026

Thank you for joining our latest Meet & Greet!

On Friday, January 30, the first Meet & Greet event of 2026 was held at the PRMSDC headquarters, where President Francisco S. Cabrera and Director Reina Reyes, alongside their team, warmly welcomed all attendees. The gathering served as a valuable platform for connection and collaboration among council members.

The MBE Suppliers Committee (MBEIC) was represented by José Ramírez and Nelly Feliciano, who shared the Council’s current initiatives and highlighted key opportunities available for certified suppliers. PRMSDC Board of Directors Yolanda Vázquez from Lilly and Melvin Rodríguez from Boston Scientific encouraged MBEs to maximize the value of their certification, stay active in Council events, keep their documentation up to date, and remain persistent in their business growth.

The following companies were recognized for their participation, which greatly enriched networking and peer exchange during the event:

Events like this reaffirm PRMSDC’s commitment to providing a platform that empowers MBEs to expand their network, strengthen strategic partnerships, and grow alongside the Council—all while promoting sustainable business development.

👉 Stay tuned to our social media for upcoming events and opportunities to grow your business.

Ready to Get Certified?

Become a PRMSDC Certified Business and open new doors for growth.

Are you interested in becoming a PRMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)?

Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Program Highlights

Step-by-step guidance on the MBE application
Tips for document preparation
Benefits of getting certified
Live Q&A with the PRMSDC team
Monthly sessions hosted via Microsoft Teams

Take the first step toward certification. Register now!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Microsoft TEAMS

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Impact Sourcing: Where Business Meets Purpose

April 17, 2026

Wyndham Grand Río Mar

The most anticipated event of 2026 is almost here — and you don’t want to miss it.

Join us at PRMSDC’s Business Opportunity Exchange 2026 and discover how to do business that drives growth and meaningful impact.

Why you need to be there:

Meet & match with corporate buyers
Elevate your business as a certified MBE
Learn strategies for sustainable, purpose-driven growth

This is where business meets purpose — and you need to be part of it.

Learn more →

Download the catalog now and reserve your spot TODAY

Ready to expand your footprint at BOE 2026?

The official Participation Catalog is now available offering strategic options to engage ---including exhibitor packages and exclusive brand marketing for our signature event happening on April 17, 2026, at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar.

Alternatives carefully crafted:

Recognition and branding
Visibility
Marketing
Showcasing
Advertising
Attending

Be Noticeable!

#BOE2026

🎙️ PRMSDC Talks – Real Stories. Real Impact.

PRMSDC Talks is a series of inspiring conversations where our members share their success stories and contributions to strengthening our local economy.

Don't miss these powerful experiences that motivate, educate, and highlight the positive impact of our business community. In our fifth edition, listen to:

Efraín Rivera, LabChems Corp.

🎧 Subscribe and join us for a new season filled with inspiration, learning, and authentic voices from Puerto Rico’s supplier ecosystem.

Call for Subject-Matter Experts

Are you a Certified Supplier with proven expertise that can elevate MBEs and corporate partners? PRMSDC is seeking dynamic trainers for our 2026 Coaching Ourselves Training Calendar in areas like:

Digital Transformation & AI
B2B Marketing
KPI Management
Supply Chain & Procurement
Leadership in Complex Organizations
Business Proposal Development

Submit your proposal by February 13, 2026

Go to Proposal Form

Let’s grow the network together—your expertise can make a difference.

Learn more →

Why a Possible Drop in High-Income Confidence Matters for Supplier Inclusion in 2026

Recent macroeconomic data point to a potential shift that should be on the radar of every corporate procurement and supplier inclusion leader: confidence among high-income consumers may be falling, and history suggests this is often an early warning sign of broader economic slowdown.

According to Morning Consult (link?), households earning $100,000 or more—who have been the primary drivers of U.S. spending growth over the past year—have seen consumer sentiment decline by more than 12% in just the past month. This magnitude of decline is unusual outside recessionary periods and is notable because it is not being driven by a stock market crash, but by rising labor-market anxiety, pay-loss expectations, and uncertainty tied to automation and AI.

NMSDC Sales Performance School

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), ClozeLoop, and SalesTrac have partnered to develop and offer a series of webinars to help you elevate your sales skills (now on-demand).

In partnership with Hilmon Sorey of ClozeLoop and SalesTrac, we’ve launched the NMSDC Sales Performance School – a collection of practical resources to help minority business owners grow their sales funnel and close more business.

The educational program highlights topics that are vital to a healthy, thriving sales culture. These 60-minute self-paced digital sessions are focused on how to win more business.

Live Webinar: El empleado se fue... ¿y ahora qué?

Jueves, 19 de marzo de 2026

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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