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The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) is a non-profit organization that represents major buying corporations and procurement organizations in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. Their mission is to promote supplier diversity and facilitate business opportunities for minority-owned enterprises. CRMSDC offers certification services to confirm that a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by an ethnic minority, and provides support, training, education, and advisory services to minority-owned firms impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), CRMSDC plays a crucial role in advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs. With a deep understanding of the local business landscape, they tailor their approach to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the region. Through their programs and events, CRMSDC fosters relationships between minority-owned businesses and corporate sponsors, aiming to turn these connections into revenue and economic growth.Generated from the website

The US-ASEAN Business Council is one of the premiere advocacy organizations for U.S. corporations operating within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN represents nearly 600 million people throughout the world. The council's members include some of the largest U.S. companies working in ASEAN, as well as companies in Southeast Asia. Its members can gain insight into regional opportunities, as well as receive individual support for ASEAN operations from the council. The US-ASEAN Business Council's working groups include Information Communication Technology, Customs, Corporate Citizenship, Defense and Energy, among others.