Breakthrough Connections: Connecting Businesses Directly with Harris County Purchasing – Recap

Event Recaps

Building Pathways to Opportunity The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), in collaboration with the Houston Business Council (HBC), recently hosted another impactful installment of our Breakthrough Connections series, featuring the Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent. This enhanced business engagement program is designed to move beyond traditional presentations by creating direct dialogue between…

HMSDC Fundraiser

⛳ HMSDC Scholarship Fundraiser 2026: A Day of Connection, Competition, and Community Impact

Event Recaps

HMSDC Scholarship Fundraiser 2026: A Day of Connection, Competition, and Community Impact The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) was proud to host another incredible Scholarship Fundraiser at the beautiful Wildcat Golf Course, bringing together corporate partners, minority business enterprises (MBEs), sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders for a day filled with purpose, partnership, and fun.…

GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Requirements for Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance

Public Policy

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) January 28, 2026 Federal Register notice, “Information Collection; System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients,” signals a significant potential shift in the compliance obligations attached to federal financial assistance. The notice proposes revising the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM)…

New Executive Order Targets DEI Practices of Federal Contractors

Public Policy

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” establishing a new federal contracting policy that treats certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices as prohibited racial discrimination in the performance of federal contracts and subcontracts. The order states that the Administration’s policy is to promote “economy and…