The MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council helps minority-owned businesses by bringing them together with majority-owned ones.

The Wichita council‚ founded in 2006‚ is a satellite to the Kansas City office and one of 39 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. It serves more than 200 certified Minority Business Enterprises in the Wichita area.

“Our specific mission is to link minority- and majority-owned com panies together for sub-contracting opportunities‚” says Barbara Wright‚ vice president of the local council.

The council accomplishes its mission in a variety of ways‚ including educational workshops‚ corporate roundtables‚ buyer/supplier forums and as a resource for other agencies. And though minority-owned businesses are the focus‚ the council assists all small business owners in achieving their aims.

The local council also serves as a certifying agency for minority businesses‚ ensuring qualified companies complete the necessary due diligence to become eligible for Minority-Owned Business Enterprise status.

The council office is located at 209 E. William‚ Suite 104 in downtown Wichita.