Our purpose
Our purpose is to Certify, Develop, and Connect. We grow and foster relationships between minority business enterprises, corporations, and government entities. We grow value-driven partnerships between our certified MBEs and Corporate Members.
Since August 2025, NMSDC processes MBE certification nationally; we help Ohio businesses through the process and beyond. In November 2026, we’ll launch our own Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification for qualifying small businesses.
OMSDC is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). We’re a nonprofit, funded through corporate membership dues, contributions and revenue from our events. We’re governed by an elected Board of Trustees made up of Corporate Members and MBEs.
Mission and vision
Mission
The mission of the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC) is to create and foster an environment for the development of mutually beneficial relationships and opportunities between Certified Minority Business Enterprises and Member organizations.
Vision
The vision of the OMSDC is to be the premier, trusted and essential business solutions provider to Corporate America through the development of world-class minority business enterprises that transform communities, achieve excellence, and produce economic equity.
Who we are
We help minority-owned businesses in Ohio grow — building readiness, opening doors to corporate and public-sector buyers, and connecting suppliers with real opportunities.
We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with roots going back to 1972 and the Ohio affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). We certify, develop, connect and advocate, acting as a bridge between corporate buyers and minority-owned businesses.
See the numbers behind that work on Our impact.
Our history
- Early 1970sNMSDC-affiliated councils established in Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati and Cleveland.
- 1999Decision to merge the three southern councils into the South Central Ohio Minority Business Council (SCOMBC).
- Feb. 2002SCOMBC officially merges.
- Sept. 2008Renamed the South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC), aligning with NMSDC.
- Dec. 2013SCOMSDC and the Northern Ohio MSDC (NOMSDC) merge to form OMSDC.
- Aug. 20, 2025NMSDC centralizes MBE certification on the NMSDC Hub.
- 2026OMSDC introduces Ohio Business Growth Alliance (OhioBGA).
Introducing OhioBGA
OhioBGA — the Ohio Business Growth Alliance — is a DBA of OMSDC: the name for how we’re growing, not a new or separate organization.
We grow businesses to grow markets.
Certification and access are where the story starts, not where it ends. Our focus is readiness, buyer connections, contracts and revenue.
Why we’re evolving
- Redefine (2025)We took a fresh look at the value we offer businesses and partners.
- Reimagine (2025)We saw that small changes wouldn't be enough and planned a wider shift.
- Reinvent (2026 and beyond)We're building a new identity and practical business-growth offerings under OhioBGA.
What doesn’t change
- OMSDC continues, and OhioBGA is its DBA.
- Our affiliation with NMSDC.
- MBE Certification continues.
- Our commitment to minority-owned businesses.