Attendees of an NMSDC Annual Conference include corporate procurement leaders and professionals, suppliers, entrepreneurs, investors, and certified minority business enterprises.
We look forward to welcoming thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs to Los Angeles to forge the partnerships that will help power the next chapter of American growth.”— NMSDC President & CEO Don Cravins, Jr.LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Commerce Arises from Connections: NMSDC® 2026 Annual Conference & Exchange Powers the Future of American Business
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is set to assemble thousands of U.S. corporate procurement leaders and professionals, suppliers, entrepreneurs, investors, and certified minority business enterprises in Los Angeles from October 25-28 for the 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange, the top event for forging bonds that fuel economic opportunity.
For over five decades, NMSDC has linked certified minority-owned suppliers with corporate America via competitive, market-based engagement that fortifies supply chains, generates employment, and stimulates economic growth. Suppliers with NMSDC certification produce nearly $600 billion in economic output, sustain more than 2 million jobs, and yield $168 billion in wages each year.
Driven by the ethos of American enterprise that has propelled 250 years of innovation and expansion, the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange functions as a contemporary American Marketplace, where opportunity meets execution, fresh contacts evolve into collaborations, and business ties create enduring economic effects.
During a period when firms face unprecedented challenges, NMSDC remains a crucial catalyst for small enterprises and large corporations that together advance American economic growth. NMSDC facilitates connections that enable businesses to compete, corporations to innovate, supply chains to become more resilient, and communities to thrive.
“The Annual Conference & Exchange brings together the people and businesses that are building stronger supply chains, driving innovation and creating lasting economic impact,” said NMSDC President and CEO Don Cravins, Jr. “We look forward to welcoming thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs to Los Angeles to forge the partnerships that will help power the next chapter of American growth.”
What: 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange
Why: The Conference & Exchange offers a remarkable chance to engage with U.S. corporate leaders, suppliers, and the enterprises shaping the future of American prosperity, all in one venue over three days of sessions and exhibits.
When: Oct. 25-28, 2026
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
1202 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, Calif.
Who: Corporate procurement leaders, certified suppliers, MBEs, investors, vendors, media and economic development stakeholders.
About the National Minority Supplier Development Council
NMSDC is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization focused on minority-owned supplier business development. Through certification, business development and market-driven engagement, NMSDC connects businesses to opportunities to compete, helping strengthen supply chains, foster innovation and support long-term economic growth across the American economy. Learn more at nmsdc.org
PRESS CONTACT:
Al Betancourt, NMSDC Public Relations
National Minority Supplier Development Council
+1 571-405-4288
al.betancourt@nmsdc.org
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