The Voice of MBEs

The MBE Input Committee represents the interests of Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council’s (FSMSDC) MBEs and works with the Council’s board, staff and president. The committee supports and develops strategies and initiatives that serves FSMSDC’s mission of “advancing business opportunities for certified MBEs and connecting them with corporate members,” and doing so in ways that create value and deliver economic and social impact for all stakeholders.

Integrating MBE Perspectives

The MBE Input Committee aims to ensure that MBEs’ voices and perspectives are heard, considered and integrated into the Council’s initiatives and strategies. The committee has four major goals:

  1. MBE growth through revenue growth and more opportunities to compete for and win contracts.
  2. Increased MBE-to-MBE spending through opportunities to buy from each other, teaming agreements and subcontracting opportunities.
  3. Increased MBE engagement through more in-person events, including socials, lunch and learns and CEO roundtables.
  4. Ensuring that MBEs are procurement-ready, with capability statements, insurance, accounting systems, standard operating procedures, access to capital and more.
A representative of any certified MBE company can join MBE Input Committee Meetings/CEO Roundtable, which are scheduled for the first Thursday of every month from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. For more information, please call (305) 762-6151.

Eligibility

Candidates must be a minimum of a majority (51%) minority business owner of a company certified by FSMSDC, must be Senior Executive appointed by the President of your company. Candidate must have the support of two nominators from the MBE Input Committee, Board of Directors, or FSMSDC Committee Leaders. The Candidate must be able to devote the necessary resources to fulfill this role and is willing to serve the good of all MBEs and should be leaders of good moral fiber/character. 

MBE Input Committee Chair

Abel Herrera
President/CEO
IT Data Solutions

Regional Vice-Chairs​

North Florida

Steve Mohan
Founder and President
Extra Companies

West Florida

Andreas Gruson
Founder, Chairman and CEO
FleetGenius

Central Florida

Carlos Quiñones
Founder and President
Display America

South Florida

Freddy Latour
Senior Account Executive
Solo Printing

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