About GMSDC

GMSDC is a regional affiliate member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).  Before becoming a regional affiliate, the council was called the Atlanta Regional Minority Purchasing Council.  It was formed in 1976 as a joint effort between several organizations, namely, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Interracial Council of Business Opportunity, Atlanta Business League, and Atlanta Trade and Contractors Association. 

The council, which now serves corporations and minority businesses throughout the state of Georgia, is an independently incorporated not-for-profit corporation. A key part of GMSDC's mission is to help prepare and position minority businesses to compete for contracts with major corporations and government agencies.  The Council also educates corporations about the economic benefits of using minority suppliers. 

Corporate membership is limited to corporations that are dually committed to purchasing goods and services from minority suppliers, and to providing a fair and impartial procurement environment.  Corporations interested in becoming members are allowed to attend up to three council meetings without any obligation.  Minority-owned businesses must meet the council's Standards of Qualifications, which are designed to ensure the minority ownership and management of such firms.

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