TriState MSDC

🎉 Happy Birthday, Warren Sawyer! 🎉

Please join us in wishing Warren Sawyer, President & CEO of Atlas Management, MBE Input Committee Chair, and Tristate Board Member, a very Happy Birthday!

Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our MBE community continue to make a meaningful impact. Thank you for your unwavering commitment, advocacy, and for creating opportunities that strengthen and uplift our network.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, continued success, good health, and many more years of accomplishments!

Happy Birthday, Warren! 🎂🎈

With warmest wishes,
The TSMSDC Staff & Board Members

Facilitating Partnerships Between MBEs and Major Purchasers to Enhance Business Growth and Success.

TSMSDC is dedicated to bridging the gap between certified minority-owned businesses and major purchasers. Through our extensive network and resources, we facilitate valuable connections that lead to business opportunities and growth.

1. Corporate Procurement Officials
2. Global Partners
3. Other Certified MBEs

View Upcoming Events!
https://tsmsdc.net/events/

🎉 Happy Birthday to Keith Hamilton! 🎉

Today, the TSMSDC Board and Staff are proud to celebrate Keith Hamilton, CEO of LB Manufacturing, LLC. and a valued member of the TSMSDC Board of Directors.

Keith, thank you for your outstanding leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to advancing minority business enterprises and strengthening our business community. Your vision, service, and support continue to make a meaningful impact on our Council and the entrepreneurs we serve.

We wish you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, good health, and time spent with those who matter most. May the year ahead bring continued success, new opportunities, and countless reasons to celebrate.

Please join us in wishing Keith Hamilton a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉

This year, we are honored to welcome Mayor Craig Greenberg as the 2026 keynote luncheon speaker.

Join us for an engaging program that brings together business leaders for meaningful connections and conversations that support long-term business success.

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 9 AM - 3 PM, EDT, Luncheon 12 - 1 PM EDT
📍 The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207

Reserve your seat today at https://2026-Business-Marketplace.eventbrite.com.

Louisville Metro Government

The TSMSDC Education Foundation Impact

Education changes lives. Yet for many students, the rising cost of college places higher education out of reach.

The TSMSDC Education Foundation helps bridge that gap by providing tuition scholarships and expanding educational opportunities for deserving high school students in the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools system.

Our mission is simple. Invest in students today so they can build stronger careers, stronger families, and stronger communities tomorrow.

Established in 1994 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the TSMSDC Education Foundation was created to support at-risk students who have the talent and determination to succeed but lack the financial resources to pursue a college education.

Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships to 414 students. These life-changing investments have been made possible through the generosity of corporate partners, community leaders, and individual donors who believe education creates opportunity.

Every scholarship represents more than financial assistance. It represents hope, access, and the chance for a student to pursue a brighter economic future without carrying the full burden of rising college costs.

Together, our scholarship programs and philanthropic initiatives continue to open doors, transform lives, and strengthen the next generation of leaders.

Learn more and support the mission:
https://tsmsdc.net/education-foundation/

Join us Thursday, August 20, from 9 AM - 3 PM, EDT, at The Olmsted in Louisville, Kentucky, for Beyond Inclusion: Readiness for the New Economy!

Business leaders today are navigating economic uncertainty, changing procurement landscapes, and new opportunities for growth. Business Marketplace is designed to provide practical insights, meaningful connections, and resources that help organizations prepare for what comes next.

Register by Monday, July 9, to take advantage of Early Bird pricing with promo code EARLYBIRD.

Register today at https://2026-Business-Marketplace.eventbrite.com.

Promoting Supplier Diversity for Business Success

At TSMSDC, we believe in the power of supplier diversity. Facilitating equitable opportunities for certified MBEs to join the business ecosystem is key to propelling our nation forward. By connecting certified minority-owned businesses (MBEs) with major purchasers, we create opportunities for growth and success. Join us in advocating for the value of supplier diversity and building a stronger business community.

Learn More:
https://ow.ly/RekH50Zi0RO

To help businesses navigate what comes next, we are bringing Business Marketplace back in person on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Olmsted in Louisville, Kentucky.

This year's theme, Beyond Inclusion: Readiness for the New Economy, will bring together supplier procurement professionals and business leaders for a day of meaningful connections through educational workshops, a keynote presentation, and business exhibits.

Registration opens Thursday, July 2.

We look forward to continuing the work of helping businesses build, adapt, and grow!