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2016 Annual Report

“ Throughout my career, I have made supporting minority business owners a top priority. I am proud to have supported today’s Aerospace Supplier Diversity Sourcing Conference, which gave local minority business owners the opportunity to make important contacts and ensure the continued success of their enterprises.”

– Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin 4th District

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

President/Chairs Letter 5

Year in Review 6

Programs and Event Highlights 8

Minnesota Corporation of the Year 14

Wisconsin Corporations of the Year 16

Corporate Round Table 18

Corporate Members 20

Financials 22

MBE Input Committee (MBEIC) 24

Volunteers, Fundraising & Finance Committees 25

Board of Directors 26

Annual Report 2016

Our MissionNCMSDC’s mission is to provide

business development services to corporate members and certified MBEs to enhance relationships and maximize

business opportunities.

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President/Chairs Letter 2016 – We Are Stronger Together We work with amazing Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprise (MBEs). Our Corporate Members set the standards for best practices in supplier diversity. Our MBEs work tirelessly every day to build the businesses that grow our economy, and they are the most likely to reach back and hire an inclusive and diverse workforce and buy from other MBE firms to support their growth. As an organization dedicated to connecting these two groups, we know we are very fortunate to work with many, many strong businesses, and we also know that together the work we do in supplier diversity has so much more impact, our voice is louder, and the capacity we build is greater when we do it together.

That is why 2016 marked such a major milestone for the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC). It was the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of our organization’s largest business connector, the Minnesota Business Opportunity Fair (MBOF); a celebration of four decades of all of us coming together to say corporate supplier diversity programs and capacity building for MBEs is critically important and talking about it together is the best way to bring about change. The work we started 40 years ago together created an MBOF in 2016 where corporations with a commitment to spend $1.1 billion were connected to diverse suppliers and certified MBEs for two days of innovative conversations, networking and one-on-one matchmaking. When we think of the opportunities, the relationships turned into contracts, and multiply it by 40 years — it’s quite an impact, and we did that by working together.

The MBOF 40th Anniversary was just one of 20 business opportunity fairs/procurement/networking events NCMSDC produced last year for nearly 3,000 attendees. The events took place throughout the region creating targeted business connection opportunities for our Corporate Members and MBEs in each market we serve. The WBOF brought together nearly 300 corporations and businesses and the IBOF brought together over 75. All of this was in addition to providing ongoing certification and recertification services and capacity building support to MBEs.

These programs and services could not be offered without the support of our Board of Directors, dedicated staff, Corporate Members, MBEs, volunteers, and supporters. Thank you for continued commitment and dedication to increasing the capacity of MBEs and leading the way to develop world class supplier diversity programs.

We truly are stronger together because of the work we do together.

President & CEO North Central MSDC

ChairNorth Central MSDC

ChairMBEIC

Duane Ramseur Hector Martinez Jodie Tanaka

NORTH CENTRAL MSDC ANNUAL REPORT 2016

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Year in Review

In 2016, NCMSDC continued to work the organizational strategic plan developed in 2015. The following areas are the identified priority areas of the organization and the strategies used to achieve these priorities. 1. Grow Corporate Membership a. Develop a compelling value proposition that captures the benefits of membership

2. Grow and Develop MBE Base a. Expand the number of active certified MBEs within each state within our service area

3. Enhance the Overall Effectiveness of the Council’s Operations a. Develop continuous improvement plan and processes to ensure ongoing review of performance and

corrective action as necessary

4. Increase Revenue and Diversity of Sources Beyond NMSDC a. Position NCMSDC as service provider for all external stakeholders seeking to advance supplier diversity

and minority business development

5. Enhance the Practice of Supplier Diversity a. Collaborate and benchmark with major supplier diversity advocacy organizations

b. Utilize NCMSDC Corporate Roundtable to assist with facilitated discussions and thought leadership

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22 / 20Total Events

97 / 91Corporate Members

2,869 / 2,934Registered attendees

304 / 320Minority Business Enterprises

2015 / 2016 Program Outcomes Snapshot

Major Events It was a busy year for NCMSDC, with most of our large annual events falling between March-September, and three of these events: IBOF in May, Minnesota Golf Tournament and Wisconsin Golf Tournament taking place in June. In addition to the large annual events, 13 procurement meetings were held in partnership with Corporate Members throughout the year creating a multitude of opportunities for MBEs and corporations to connect, learn about each other, and begin to do business.

Attendee Numbers

Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon 511

Minnesota Business Opportunity Fair 591

Wisconsin Business Opportunity Fair 293

Iowa Business Opportunity Fair 73

Procurement Meetings/Trainings 1,228

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On April 4th - 5th, 2016, NCMSDC hosted the 2nd annual two-day Wisconsin Business Opportunity Fair (WBOF) at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. WBOF is Wisconsin’s largest, annual private sector supplier diversity sourcing conference engaging buying and sourcing professionals with MBE firms.

Day one offered the nearly 300 attendees a Supplier Diversity Professional Training Track and an MBE Capacity Building Training Track with change-agent presenters. Day two brought together sourcing and supplier diversity professionals from Wisconsin and the NCMSDC region with MBE firms from across the nation

to be part of the WBOF Trade Fair and the prescheduled business matchmaker sessions in the WBOF Buyers’ Forum. The day two luncheon keynote was Michael L. Thompson, President & CEO of Fair Oaks Farms LLC.

2016 Wisconsin Suppliers of the Year recognized at this event included R.L. Davis Contracting, Hurt Electric, Fusion Integrated Solutions, and Wisconsin Kenworth.

Annual Wisconsin Business Opportunity Fair

Programs and Events Highlights

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Over 500 Corporate Members, MBEs, government employees, and supporters attended the 40th Anniversary of the Minnesota Business Opportunity Fair September 21-22 at US Bank Stadium. It was truly a celebration as it marked four decades of the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) serving as a business connector for corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs).

The MBOF offered Corporate Members and MBEs two intensive days of networking and the opportunity to connect on up to $1.1 billion dollars of business. NCMSDC worked hard to provide targeted experiences for event attendees by including workshops Utilizing Data to Create, Add and Realize Value in Your Supplier Relationship Management for Corporate Members and Get a Grip on Your Business for MBEs. A Chief Procurement Panel featuring some of the region’s top Fortune 500 leaders was also offered.

During a keynote lunch presentation, NCMSDC is welcomed Ben Fowke, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy has been a longtime leader in supplier diversity and supporter of NCMSDC. Mr. Fowke shared Xcel’s supplier diversity best practices, outcomes and future commitments.

Also during lunch US Bank was awarded the 2016 Corporation of the Year due to their enterprise wide commitment to supplier diversity. In 2015, U.S. Bank spent $368MM with Certified MBE/WBE/SDV/VET/LGBT owned businesses a 19% from 2014. Tom Lutz, Chief Procurement Officer, Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank accepted the award on behalf of U.S. Bank.

Annual Minnesota Business Opportunity Fair


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Annual Meeting and Awards LuncheonOn Tuesday, May 3, over 400 Corporate Members, Minority Business Entrepreneurs, and Affiliates attended the 2016 Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Golden Valley Golf and Country Club. The event was an opportunity for NCMSDC to celebrate the organization’s 2015 accomplishments and recognize the 2016 Suppliers of the Year. This year, NCMSDC welcomed Omar Ishrak, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic as the keynote speaker. Medtronic is the world’s leading medical technology company, with more than $27 billion in annual revenue, and operations reaching more than 160 countries worldwide.

Following the keynote, the 2016 Supplier of the Year Awards were presented to JAB Companies, Independent Packing Services, Inc., KNOCK, Inc., and Horizontal Integration.

Iowa Business Opportunity FairOn Thursday, May 26, 2016 the 3rd annual Iowa Business Opportunity Fair (IBOF) was held at the Wells Fargo Financial Complex with 73 attendees taking advantage of the opportunity to build capacity and enhance their industry best practice knowledge. The morning was filled with training and capacity building sessions for MBEs. Corporate Members had the opportunity to learn about current trends in supplier diversity and procurement. In the afternoon, attendees were matched in the IBOF Buyers Forum.


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“ I feel the NCMSDC is an important cog in the wheel of commerce, here in Minnesota and beyond. It shows the way in connectivity and access to corporate customers, as well as financial markets for capital needs. North Central MSDC lends credibility to minority owned businesses that need an organization that can leverage knowledge and power in assisting MBEs to grow, prosper and support the economy in their city, state, region and the country.”

– Gilbert Baldwin, President Columbia Precision Machine Corp


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Minnesota Golf Tournament at The Wild’s Golf ClubOn Thursday, June 2, 2016, over 90 participants enjoyed not only a fun filled day of golf, but also an opportunity to network and develop valuable business relationships at Prestwick Golf Club. Following an enjoyable day on the course, filled with networking between Corporate Members and MBEs, attendees stayed for dinner, awards and to participate in the raffle to win prizes donated by generous tournament sponsors. An important fundraiser for North Central MSDC, all event proceeds support programs and services provided by the nonprofit organization.

Wisconsin Invitational Golf Classic On Friday, June 10, 51 attendees participated in the 2nd annual Wisconsin Invitational Golf Classic at Silver Springs Golf Club located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The event is an opportunity for MBEs and Corporate Members to network in a relaxed, casual environment. Funds raised support MBEs to attend the annual NC MSDC executive education training program, where business leaders are provided additional skills, tools and knowledge to grow and remain competitive.


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CEO AcademyIn 2016, NCMSDC in partnership with Wells Fargo launched The CEO Academy, a comprehensive executive development program for certified MBES generating a minimum of $5 million in annual revenue who are ready to advance to the next level. Participants engage in a dynamic year of programs, networking, and one-on-one coaching with high-performing business leaders. Activities include:

• Face-to-face Mastermind strategy • Bi-weekly group strategy calls • 1:1 executive coaching • Peer-to-peer mentoring • Online learning


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U.S. BankWhy Does U.S. Bank Value Supplier Diversity?Our success is directly related to the vitality of the communities we serve. Our communities — spanning from the Ohio Valley to the Twin Cities to the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean — are made up of an increasingly diverse population. Diverse suppliers are rapidly growing and progressing from suppliers of small commodity lines to providers of a wide variety of manufactured products and corporate services. By doing business with diverse suppliers, we’re building bridges within the community and contributing to the growth of companies who, in turn, help us build the best bank in America.

Minnesota Corporation of the Year

Hector Martinez, Fesha Buie, Meghan Flynn, Michael Strong, Tom Lutz

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“ U.S. Bank is committed to building the best bank in America. To meet this goal, we’re helping to build the best communities in America. That’s why we support Supplier Diversity. It creates opportunities for more individuals and firms to do business with us. When the diverse communities we serve are strong, then we have economic vitality in the communities where we live and work.”

– Richard K. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Background on Supplier Diversity at U.S. BankOur Supplier Diversity Program was created in 1998 to help grow and support this initiative. It is staffed by two full-time employees dedicated to driving Supplier Diversity internally within the corporation, as well as externally in the community. We strive to identify business opportunities for certified diverse suppliers to participate equally with other suppliers in the competitive supplier evaluation process. The Supplier Diversity strategy includes designation of diversity goals set by business lines towards meeting the enterprise wide goals and objectives to diversify the supply chain and create jobs.

We are national corporate members of the NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) as well as corporate members of WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council) the NGLCC (National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) as well as NaVOBA (National Veteran Owned Business Association) and participate in a number of national and regional outreach activities throughout the year. Our strategic sourcing efforts work toward the inclusion and participation of certified diverse owned businesses in our RFPs and contracts.

Program CommitmentU.S. Bank is committed to Supplier Diversity as an enterprise-wide program in which all business lines participate. The key drivers are all employees that purchase and/or influence purchasing decisions of goods and services in our daily operations. U.S. Bank also provides support to our national and local diversity councils by volunteering on various boards of directors as well as committees. We value our relationships with our diversity stakeholders and provide support to our partners by deepening our commitment to these organizations by not only providing the funding but we also invest our time and energy.

Our PerformanceIn 2015, U.S. Bank spent $368MM with Certified MBE/WBE/SDV/VET/LGBT owned businesses. A 19% increase from 2014.

For more information on Supplier Diversity at U.S. Bank visit

www.usbank.com/community/supplier-diversity.html


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Wisconsin National Corporation of the Year

ManpowerGroup ManpowerGroup is the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, connecting human potential to the power of business. ManpowerGroup serves both large and small organizations across all industry sectors through our brands and offerings: ManpowerGroup Solutions, Experis, Manpower and Right Management. The global company has over 30,000 employees in 80 countries and territories.

Manpower was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., in 1948 by attorneys Elmer Winter and Aaron Scheinfeld. Manpower began with an idea — Winter and Scheinfeld needed a typist to work on a deadline project but were unable to source a substitute on a temporary basis. This led them to ask other businesses how they coped with staffing emergencies — none had a satisfactory answer. Winter and Scheinfeld concluded that there was a market for a temporary help agency — and Manpower was born.

In 2011, Manpower Inc. became ManpowerGroup, evolving to reflect the new challenges and complexity brought by the Human Age and to reflect this new reality, better articulate its family of brands and suite of solutions.

The company’s vision is to lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

Values People

• We care about people and the role of work in their lives. We respect people as individuals, trusting them, supporting them, enabling them to achieve their aims in work and in life.

• We help people develop their careers through planning, work, coaching and training.

• We recognize everyone’s contribution to our success - our staff, our clients and our candidates. We encourage and reward achievement.

Knowledge

• We share our knowledge, our expertise and our resources, so that everyone understands what is important now and what’s happening next in the world of work - and knows how best to respond.

• We actively listen and act upon this information to improve our relationships, solutions and services.

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Innovation • Based on our understanding of the world of work, we actively pursue the development and adoption of the

best practices worldwide. • We lead in the world of work. • We dare to innovate, to pioneer and to evolve. • We never accept the status quo. We constantly challenge the norm to find new and better ways of doing

things. • We thrive on our entrepreneurial spirit and speed of response; taking risks, knowing that we will not always

succeed, but never exposing our clients to risk.

Supplier Diversity Commitment ManpowerGroup is committed to developing relationships with diverse suppliers to collaborate on the innovative workforce solutions they offer their customers worldwide. Through these collaborative efforts, the company strengthens the economic wealth of diverse business communities, which, in turn, contributes to the overall growth and expansion of the markets where they work.

The basic components of ManpowerGroup’s Supplier Diversity Initiatives are:

• Outreach - actively seeking diverse suppliers through minority and business development organizations and participation in various trade show activities.

• �Certification - verification of minority or women-owned status through screening processes; Qualification - review and input of selected business criteria and referral to field offices, corporate account representatives, etc. for consideration.

• Development - review of additional needs of suppliers and exploring ways to provide assistance to them.

• Utilization - ManpowerGroup requires that all diverse-owned businesses be properly certified by a National or Regional Council or government agency.

For the last 14 years, ManpowerGroup has hosted the Supplier Diversity Roundtable, a best-in-class, invite-only event for diverse business owners. This event is an opportunity for diverse businesses executives to strengthen relationships with ManpowerGroup leaders, learn industry information, network with peers, and develop as business owners. In 2016, over 200 minority, veteran, LGBT, small and women-owned businesses were invited to attend this event.

For more information on ManpowerGroup’s Supplier Diversity Program, please visit www.manpowergroup.com


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Michels CorporationMichels is a family owned business that started in 1959 as a gas pipeline contractor providing the construction and installation of natural gas distribution systems to Wisconsin utilities. Evolving over time, Michels continues to meet customers’ needs by safely extending the limits of utility construction. Michels remains an industry leader by delivering world-class service, mastering emerging technologies and providing new services. They are headquartered in Wisconsin with over 30 locations across the US and Canada.

Michels completed a world-record 12,459-foot horizontal directional drill installation, a 4,038-foot direct pipe installation that set a North American record, and a robust fiber optic network on five islands in American Samoa. Michels continues to be recognized internationally for innovation, efficiency and reliability.

Core Values

• We take pride in our reputation for quality work performed safely and with care for our environment. • We have sustainable and profitable operations driven by our ability to execute swift decisions. • Our people are dedicated, innovative and hardworking. • Our actions are characterized by integrity, trust and respect. • We are committed to teamwork.

Supplier Diversity Commitment

Officially Michels started its Corporate Supplier Diversity program in 2011 (the same year they joined the North Central Minority Development Council), however, the company has been tracking diverse supplier spend since 2007. Michels self-performs most construction activities on projects, but hires local, specialized contractors when efficiencies can be gained. Whenever possible, Michels seek the services of qualified small disadvantaged, veteran, women and/or minority owned (D/V/WMBE) businesses.

In keeping with Michels’ core values and their commitment to social responsibility it is the company policy to provide D/V/WMBE firms the maximum practicable opportunities to participate in the projects they undertake and to help customers achieve their goals for D/V/WMBE participation.

Michels’ established Supplier Diversity Manager and Procurement Team are continuously looking to expand and improve our supplier base with the addition of small and diverse businesses. They work directly with D/V/WMBE firms to help them build a resume that will aid them in securing work from coast to coast while still supporting Michels.

Today, between $60-$80 million dollars are invested each year with diverse suppliers. This number can increase depending upon the work they are doing, the location of the project and the area of country we are working in.

To learn more about Michels supplier diversity program visit https://www.michels.us/who-we-are/supplier-diversity/

Wisconsin Local Corporation of the Year

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North Central MSDC Corporate RoundtableThe North Central MSDC Corporate Roundtable was launched in 2011 to increase member value by providing a forum for Corporate Members to benchmark and share best practices in supplier diversity, while supporting the mission of the organization. Members meet quarterly to share best practices relative to developing sustainable minority business/supplier diversity programs.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the NCMSDC office.

Corporate Roundtable LeadershipJohn Taylor, Cargill – Co-chairAron Khoury, Medtronic – Co-chairMary Vandervoort, Ecolab – Secretary

2016 North Central MSDC Corporate Roundtable Members:

3MAbbott Laboratories, Inc.Alliant EnergyAmerican Transmission

CompanyArcher Daniels Midland

CompanyAssociated BankAT&TAurora Health CareBCBSBest BuyBostik, Inc.Bremer BankCargillCH RobinsonCity of MinneapolisCity of Saint PaulCNH IndustrialCommunity Reinvestment

Fund, USACummins Power GenerationDeluxe CorporationErnst & Young (EY)Federal Home Loan Bank of

Des MoinesFiserv

Froedtert & The Medical College of WI

General MillsHarley-Davidson Motor

CompanyHormelJohnson ControlsKnutson ConstructionKraus-Anderson ConstructionKroll/Kroll On trackKS Energy ServicesLoram Maintenance of Way,

Inc.Lurie, LLPManpowerGroupMarquette Commercial

FinanceMarquette UniversityMayo ClinicMedtronicMichels CorporationMilwaukee Metropolitan

Sewerage District (MMSD)Milwaukee Public SchoolsMinnesota Department of

AdministrationNorthwestern Mutual

Principal Financial GroupQuarles & BradyRBC Wealth ManagementRockwell AutomationRyan ConstructionS. C. Johnson & SonSnap-on IncorporatedState of Minnesota Materials

Management DivisionSUPERVALU IncTargetTaylor CorporationThrivent FinancialTravelersU of MUnitedHealth Group Inc.US BankUS Bank StadiumVeolia Water Milwaukee, LLCWe Energies Welsh CompaniesXcel Energy

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3MAbbott Laboratories, Inc.ACTAlliant EnergyAmerican Transmission Company (ATC)Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)Aurora Health CareBest Buy CoBlueCross BlueShield of MinnesotaBorder States ElectricBostik, Inc.Bremer BankC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Cargill, Inc.City of MinneapolisCity of Saint PaulCNH IndustrialCommunity Reinvestment Fund, USACub FoodsCummins Power GenerationDeluxe CorporationEaton’s Cooper Power SystemsEcolabFederal Home Loan Bank of Des MoinesFederal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisFiserv, Inc. Froedtert Health, Inc.

Corporate Members

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GE Healthcare General MillsHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyHormel Foods CorporationJohnson Controls, Inc.Knutson ConstructionKraus-Anderson ConstructionKroll OntrackLurie, LLPManpowerGroup, Inc.Marquette UniversityMayo ClinicMedtronic, Inc.Michels CorporationMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)Milwaukee Public SchoolsMTS Systems CorporationNorthwestern MutualPrincipal Financial GroupQuarles & Brady LLPRBC Wealth ManagementRockwell AutomationRyan ConstructionS.C. Johnson & Son Snap-on IncorporatedSt. Paul Chamber of Commerce

State of Minnesota Materials Management Division Minnesota Department of Administration

SUPERVALUTargetTaylor CorporationTravelersThrivent FinancialU.S. BankU.S. Bank StadiumU.S. Small Business AdministrationUnitedHealth Group Inc.University of MinnesotaVeolia Water Milwaukee, LLCWEC EnergiesWells FargoWelsh CompaniesXcel Energy, Inc.ZTR Control Systems


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Financials

2016 NORTH CENTRAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NORTH CENTRAL MSDC)

Statements of Financial Position, December 31, 2016 and 2015

ASSETS 2016 2015CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 55,426 $ 46,953 Accounts receivable – net of allowance 57,050 46,969 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,321 19,671 Total current assets 137,797 113,593

Property and equipment 53,900 53,900 Less accumulated depreciation (52,877) (50,748) Net property and equipment 1,023 3,152 Total assets $ 138,820 $ 116,745

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 16,042 $ 35,292 Advanced billings 79,500 18,500 Accrued expenses 24,330 35,740 Contracts payable 13,470 8,745 Total liabilities 133,342 98,277

UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 5,478 18,468 Total liabilities and net assets $ 138,820 $ 116,745

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Statements of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2016 2015 Member dues $ 366,468 $ 296,049 Programs 503,659 470,952 Certifications 104,900 87,450 Contributions and scholarships 25,200 51,050 Miscellaneous income 771 247 Interest income 30 32 Total support and revenue 1,001,028 905,780

EXPENSES Program Services 823,048 735,478 Fundraising 27,729 29,973 General and Administrative 163,241 139,561 Total expenses 1,014,018 905,012

Change in unrestricted net assets (12,990) 768

UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS (DEFICIT) Beginning of year 18,468 17,700 End of year $ 5,478 $ 18,468

NOTESNCMSDC’s 2016 and 2015 financial statements were audited by Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich,& Co., P.A.

A copy of the audited corporate financial report is available to NCMSDC’s funders upon request. NCMSDC’s Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax is available to the public upon request


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MBE Input Committee (MBEIC)

Minnesota and North & South Dakota Kenneth Clinton, Clinton ConsultingSuseela Kodali, SDK Software, Inc.Robert Marsh, Synico Staffing, Inc.Valerie McKissack, Allied Electrical and Industrial

SupplyPrema Patil, Tanson CorporationDharani Ramamoorthy, Xylo Technologes, Inc.Dorothy Richburg, KCSMandeep Sodhi, Select Source Int’lJodie Tanaka, Tempo CreativeDavid Williams, Williams Engineering, LTDTony Winick, Aero Assemblies

Executive CommitteeRobert Marsh, NMBEIC Regional ChairJodie Tanaka, MBEIC ChairKenneth Clinton, MBEIC Past ChairEdna Abernathy, MBEIC 1st Vice Chair, Wisconsin & Iowa David Williams, MBEIC 1st Vice Chair, MinnesotaAdonica Randall, MBEIC 2nd Vice Chair, Wisconsin Dorothy Richburg, Financial SecretaryElizabeth Tran, Secretary

WisconsinEdna Abernathy, E.R. Abernathy Industrial, Inc.Carla Cross, Cross ManagementRandy Crump, Prism Technical/PE-CM, Inc.Curtis Fleming, Executive Commercial Cleaning LLCTito Machado, Electrical Testing SolutionsTony Mallinger, Metal-Era, Inc.Brian Mitchell, Choice Construction CompanyUgo Nwagbaraocha, Diamond Discs InternationalClifton Phelps, Equity Supply GroupAdonica Randell, Abaxent LLCElizabeth Tran, Technisource Packaging Group

IowaFred Buie, Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Co.Suj Chandrasekhar, Strategic Insights, Inc.Robert Hickman, Chenhall Staffing and HR Network

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Volunteers, Fundraising & Finance Committees

Fundraising CommitteeMichael Alexander, TargetJames Garness, Xcel EnergyBud Hanley, Minnesota Twins Baseball ClubDuane Ramseur, North Central MSDCJohn Taylor, Medtronic

Finance CommitteeEdna Abernathy, E.R. Abernathy Industrial, Inc.Benjamin Doran, Marquette Commercial FinanceJerry Fulmer, WEC Energy GroupJennifer McNeal, CPA, Lurie Besikof Lapidus &

Company, LLPDuane Ramseur, North Central MSDCDorothy C. Richburg, KCS

VolunteersAT&TBest BuyC. H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.CargillClinton ConsultingDiverse Maintenance Solutions Inc.EcolabEvery Little Detail LLCHarley Davidson Motor CompanyJohn Fischer, Retired 3MJohn Jorgenson, Retired 3MKCSKnutson ConstructionPerformix Business ServicesShaw-Lundquist Associates Inc.Soulful Crosswords, Inc.St. Jude Medical, Inc.SuperValuTanson CorpTempo CreativeTips ConsultingUpNet Technologies Inc.Xcel Energy

“ We take pride in the role we play in economic development and rely on supply chain partners to get things done. We’re committed to working with diverse suppliers who keep our projects and our communities moving forward.”

– Ben Fowke, Chairman, President and CEO, Xcel Energy


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Board of Directors

Board MemberReadus Fletcher City of St. Paul

Board MemberScott Hardwick, C.P.M., A.P.P., C.P.S.D.Rockwell Automation, Inc.

President & CEODuane Ramseur NCMSDC

ChairHector Martinez U.S. Bank

Board MemberRobert Kelly Kelly Computer Supply Company, LLC

2nd Vice ChairJohn Taylor Cargill

TreasurerJennifer McNealLurie, LLP

Board MemberKenneth Clinton Clinton Consulting, Inc.

SecretaryVeronica Johnson Archer Daniels Midland Company

MBEIC Vice ChairDavid Williams Williams Engineering, LTD

NMBEIC Regional ChairRobert Marsh Synico Staffing, Inc.

MBEIC Vice ChairEdna Abernathy E. R. Abernathy Industrial, Inc.

Board MemberBud HanleyMinnesota Twins Baseball Club

1st Vice ChairJerry Fulmer WEC Energy Group

MBEIC ChairJodie Tanaka Tempo Creative

Board MemberShaleta DunnManpowerGroup

Board MemberHadrian D’SouzaBest Buy

Board MemberKile HusenXcel Energy

Board MemberGwendolyn JohnsonEaton’s Cooper PowerSystems

Board MemberGretchen EbertMedtronic

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Board MemberMolly Larsen CVM Solutions (Kroll)

Board MemberMinoo SeifoddiniCustom Service Plastics, Inc.

Board MemberAlice Roberts-DavisMinnesota Department of Administration, State of Minnesota

Board MemberJessica Lozano WilliamsTarget

North Central MSDC Staff

Duane Ramseur President & CEO

Heather Olson Director Corporate Relations &Certifications

Tõnya R. Hébért-Dickson Certification Manager

Robert WilliamsCertification & Member Services Coordinator

McKay Munoz Operations Manager

Board MemberHerb MillerMichels Corporation

Board MemberJay ParkerTaylor Corp.

Board MemberMike RhodesSupervalu

Board MemberD. Craig TaylorCity of Minneapolis

Board MemberThomas WhislerGeneral Mills

Board MemberTimothy WrightHarley-Davidson Motor Company

Board MemberTonia WoodburyWells Fargo

Board MemberDorothy C. Richburg KCS

North Central MSDC Headquarters 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 240Minneapolis, MN 55401(612) 465-8881

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