WRMSDC's 2025 Excellence Awards
Our awards celebrate the best minority suppliers and Corporate Members in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i. Key deadlines:
- January 31, 2025: Nominations due
- March 5, 2025: Required Letters of Recommendation for the Supplier of the Year Award and Prime Supplier of the Year Award due to nominees for inclusion in their applications (send directly to applicants)
- April 11, 2025: Award applications due
WRMSDC reserves the right to re-categorize applicants if necessary. A panel of anonymous judges selects the winners. On all application forms, unless otherwise noted, "WRMSDC MBEs" includes our Subscription Service MBEs. We will announce all award winners live at our Gala.
Contact us with questions at tedi@wrmsdc.org.
WRMSDC Non-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WRMSDC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or hiring practices. Our programs are open to all.
Below are the available services. You can rank your preferred services, and we will do our best to match you with the option that best fits your needs.
🔹 Public Relations & Business Strategy Session (Single Session)
Define your target customer, increase engagement, and develop a strategic approach. Includes a customized document with key insights, recommendations, and an actionable roadmap.
🔹 Mental Health & Wellness Coaching for Business Owners (Multiple Sessions)
Prioritize your well-being with guidance tailored to help you manage stress, maintain balance, and build resilience as an entrepreneur.
🔹 Creative Agency Content Starter Kit
Get the tools and guidance needed to create compelling brand content that resonates with your audience, from messaging to visuals.
🔹 Marketing & Social Media Strategy Sessions (Multiple Sessions)
Learn how to refine your marketing strategy with audience insights, social media best practices (TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), email marketing, and short video content.
WRMSDC Non-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WRMSDC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or hiring practices. Our programs are open to all.
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Thank you for taking the time to apply for WRMSDC's Development Programs!
Application requirements: Business proprietors and senior executives of organizations.
This tailored experience includes:
- Networking opportunities
- Scheduled, in-depth one-on-one mentoring from business practitioners through the duration of the program
Workshops include:
- Crafting Your Business Story
- Finance Fundamentals
- Efficiency Unleashed: Strategies for Peak Performance
- Empowering Your Talent: Tools for Workforce Development
- Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
- Unlocking Financial Opportunities: Accessing Capital
- Sustainability & Responsibility in Business
Business Growth Acceleration Program (BGAP)
Recommended criteria: Please note: Revenue is not the primary requirement for eligibility
- Business proprietors and senior executives of organizations who have a minimum of one year of experience running a business and at least $2M in annual sales
- Individuals who complete the Corporate Ready Program and receive recommendations from their facilitators
This tailored experience includes:
- Six months of expert training
- Scheduled, in-depth one-on-one mentoring from business practitioners through the duration of the program
- Final presentation opportunity to WRMSDC Corporate Members
- Participating executives have the valuable opportunity to create relationships with the entire cohort of businesses
Sessions include:
- Future Forward Business Growth
- Collaborating for Strategic Excellence
- Outreach Optimization Part 1
- AI for Social Media Success
- Outreach Optimization Part 2
- Financial Checkup and Growth Impact Part 1
- Financial Checkup and Growth Impact Part 2
- Leadership Evolution
- Embracing Perspectives: Building a Diverse Workplace Culture
- Strategic Growth: Moving Plans to Action & Presentation Prep
Generating Revenue, Opportunity, and Wins (GROW) Program
- Gain expertise in Business Presentation & Pitching, Marketing, and Communications
- Build a robust network and enhance your ability to connect with industry leaders and peers
Duration: Time commitment varies based on the chosen development area
Please email develop@wrmsdc.org for more information
WRMSDC Non-Discrimination Policy
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WRMSDC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or hiring practices. Our programs are open to all.