The Global Diversity Initiative works with non-profit groups and business association to provide information and education to minority-owned businesses about the benefits of trade.
Some of the most prominent business associations serving minority-owned business are listed below.
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) - The NMSDC provides a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. The Council aims to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. There are 3,500 corporate members throughout the network, including most of America's largest publicly-owned, privately-owned and foreign-owned companies, as well as universities, hospitals and other buying institutions. The regional councils certify and match more than 15,000 minority owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American) with member corporations which want to purchase goods and services.
U.S.-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The USHCC is a Washington-based non-profit organization that seeks to support needs of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States. USHCC lobbies on political issues of interest to Hispanic-owned businesses, both domestically and internationally.
National Minority Business Council (NMBC) - New York City organization of minority business owners primarily in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticutt area. The organization is dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing listings and related services to hundreds of businesses throughout the tri-state area and across the nation.
National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) - NAMC represents the interests of minority-owned construction firms and contractors. While membership is open to people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, the organization's mandate, "Building Bridges - Crossing Barriers," focuses on construction industry concerns common to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.
Latin Business Association (LBA). LBA is a Los Angeles based non-profit that is dedicated to business growth, advocacy, and business education for Latino-owned firms. The association provides education workshops and advocacy programs to advance issues important to the Latino business community.
The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC). The NBCC is a Washington-based non-profit that seeks to empower and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for Black business owners in the United States.
U.S. Mexican Chamber of Commerce. The USMOC is a bilateral organization created to promote trade, investment and joint ventures on both sides of the border.
National Black Business Council, Incorporated The NBBC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation and advancement of black businesses. The NBBC was formed to encourage black business Leaders to fully participate in the Federal policy and Legislative process. Representing this increasingly powerful community of entrepreneurs, NBBC representatives work closely with Capitol Hill Legislators and policy makers on issues of concern to black businesses.
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) The National Center is committed to Business Development for Indian People. NCAIED is a non-profit organization, founded and directed by American Indians, with headquarters in Meza, Arizona. NCAIED goals include: Developing and expanding an American Indian private sector which employs Indian labor, increasing the number of viable tribal and individual Indian businesses, and positively impacting and involving reservation communities, by establishing business relationships between Indian enterprises and private industry.
United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC). The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) was founded in 1984 as a national, non-profit business organization representing all Asian Americans and Asian American-related groups in business, sciences, the arts, sports, education, public and community services. USPAACC promotes, nurtures and propels economic growth by opening doors of contract, education and professional opportunities for Asian Americans and their business partners in corporate America and government agencies.