Community Business Partnership

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

FITCI, the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc., is a business incubator and accelerator located in Frederick, Maryland. They provide tough love and guidance from experienced growth experts to help scientists and entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses confidently. With a focus on encouraging technological innovation, FITCI offers programs designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business lifecycle, from idea conception to successful scaling. Their mission is to accelerate the development of commercially viable businesses in Frederick, making it a prime location for business growth and success.Generated from the website

Founded in 1971, Humanim is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities and is located in Columbia, Md. It offers a wide range of mental health services, such as crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, group and family therapies, treatment planning and review and therapeutic day programs. It also offers a variety of neurorehabilitation services that include neuropsychological assessment, acute comprehensive rehabilitation, day and residential programs and training seminars for families and professionals. In addition, the organization provides vocational services, including career assessment, job placement and coaching, employment program and supported employment alternatives. Humanim has a student assessment center that provides specialized assessment and treatment to maximize social and academic functioning.