{"id":12553,"date":"2025-10-22T16:03:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=12553"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:03:34","slug":"omsdc-gala-2025-elevating-voices-expanding-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/omsdc-gala-2025-elevating-voices-expanding-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"OMSDC Gala 2025: Elevating Voices, Expanding Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OMSDC-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12552 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OMSDC-copy-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OMSDC-copy-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OMSDC-copy.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a>By Jamie Van Doren<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Behind the headlines, entrepreneurs and community leaders are quietly reshaping economic power and expanding opportunities for minority business leaders and entrepreneurs. <a href=\"https:\/\/ohiomsdc.org\/\">The Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council<\/a> (OMSDC) is stepping up to help our minority communities prosper by connecting minority-owned businesses not just with certification, but with contracts, buyers, training, and visibility.<\/p>\n<p>This November 21, 2025, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, OMSDC invite the Latino, African America, AAIP community and others to <em>Step Into Wonderland<\/em> at its Annual Awards Gala. But this year\u2019s masquerade celebration brings something new: Community Awards that highlight the changemakers lifting neighborhoods, influencing policy, and empowering youth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognize What Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These new awards aim to spotlight real impact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Community Impact Award<\/strong> \u2014 for individuals or groups delivering measurable benefits to underserved communities through inclusive economic projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy &amp; Advocacy Award<\/strong> \u2014 honoring those who create systemic change in procurement, equity policy, or business inclusion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Youth Entrepreneurship Award<\/strong> \u2014 for visionary young innovators fueling solutions and leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year\u2019s Gala isn\u2019t just a celebration, however. OMSDC is providing a platform. The organization is actively expanding the tent. Where traditionally the OMSDC\u2019s Gala has attracted 300+ attendees, this year the target is 500 business executives, community leaders, policy makers, and you. Collecting so many decision-makers in one room for a spectacular evening is meant to renew commitment to minority business opportunities, as well as spark new ideas and relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Important Impact of Minority Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When a minority business lands a big contract, it\u2019s not just theirs\u2014it turns into jobs, opportunity, and investment in stronger neighborhoods. In Ohio, OMSDC\u2019s 494 certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) generate over $7.4B in revenue, support 56,948 jobs, and contribute $1.3B in tax revenue. That\u2019s real community impact.<\/p>\n<p>In an environment where diversity initiatives face scrutiny, this Gala is an act of affirmation\u2014showing Ohio that inclusion is not a concession, but a driver of strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nJoin Us\u2014And Make Your Mark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We urge you to nominate someone who inspires you\u2014a neighbor, nonprofit leader, or entrepreneur making strides. Nominations are open through October 14 (11:59 p.m.). Self-nominations welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Better yet: come to Cleveland and be part of the evening<\/strong>. You\u2019ll join 500+ business leaders, public officials, community organizations, and innovators for a night of recognition and connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special offer:<\/strong> Use code <strong>COLLAB25<\/strong> to get <strong>$200 off<\/strong> your general admission ticket. Valid through <strong>October 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>OMSDC wants to make this an event Ohio remembers, as we come together to share our voice, share our strength, and let our leaders know they need to continue advocating for us and our communities. We hope this Gala will be more than an event. Let\u2019s make it a moment our communities remember.<\/p>\n<p>Nominate here \u2192 http:\/\/bit.ly\/4mRb8N6<br \/>\nEvent info &amp; tickets \u2192 OMSDCGala.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gala OMSDC 2025: Elevando Voces, Ampliando Oportunidades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Por Jamie Van Doren<\/p>\n<p>Detr\u00e1s de los titulares, empresarios y l\u00edderes comunitarios est\u00e1n transformando silenciosamente el poder econ\u00f3mico y ampliando las oportunidades para los empresarios y l\u00edderes de negocios minoritarios. El <a href=\"https:\/\/ohiomsdc.org\/\"><em>Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council<\/em><\/a> (OMSDC) est\u00e1 dando un paso al frente para apoyar la prosperidad de nuestras comunidades minoritarias, conectando a los negocios de propiedad minoritaria con certificaciones, contratos, compradores, capacitaci\u00f3n y mayor visibilidad.<\/p>\n<p>El pr\u00f3ximo 21 de noviembre de 2025, en el Hilton Cleveland Downtown, OMSDC invita a las comunidades latina, afroamericana, asi\u00e1tico-americana y a todas las dem\u00e1s a \u201cStep Into Wonderland\u201d, su tradicional Gala Anual de Premiaci\u00f3n. Pero este a\u00f1o, la celebraci\u00f3n tipo mascarada trae algo nuevo: Premios Comunitarios que reconocen a quienes est\u00e1n transformando vecindarios, influyendo en pol\u00edticas p\u00fablicas y empoderando a la juventud.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reconoce lo que realmente importa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Estos nuevos premios buscan destacar el impacto real:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Premio al Impacto Comunitario<\/strong> \u2014 Para personas o grupos que generen beneficios tangibles en comunidades desatendidas a trav\u00e9s de proyectos de desarrollo econ\u00f3mico inclusivo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premio de Pol\u00edtica y Promoci\u00f3n<\/strong> \u2014 Para quienes logran cambios sist\u00e9micos en pol\u00edticas de adquisiciones, equidad o inclusi\u00f3n empresarial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premio al Emprendimiento Juvenil<\/strong> \u2014 Para j\u00f3venes visionarios que impulsan soluciones innovadoras y liderazgo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sin embargo, esta Gala no es solo una celebraci\u00f3n. OMSDC est\u00e1 creando una plataforma. La organizaci\u00f3n est\u00e1 ampliando el alcance. Tradicionalmente, la Gala reun\u00eda a m\u00e1s de 300 asistentes; este a\u00f1o, la meta es 500 ejecutivos, l\u00edderes comunitarios, responsables de pol\u00edticas p\u00fablicas y t\u00fa. Reunir a tantos tomadores de decisiones en una sola noche busca renovar el compromiso con las oportunidades empresariales para minor\u00edas, as\u00ed como inspirar nuevas ideas y relaciones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>El impacto esencial de los negocios minoritarios<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cuando una empresa propiedad de una minor\u00eda gana un gran contrato, los beneficios no son solo suyos: se traducen en empleos, oportunidades e inversi\u00f3n en comunidades m\u00e1s fuertes. En Ohio, las 494 empresas certificadas como MBE (Minority Business Enterprises) generan m\u00e1s de 7.4 mil millones de d\u00f3lares en ingresos, sustentan 56,948 empleos y contribuyen con 1.3 mil millones de d\u00f3lares en impuestos. Ese es un impacto comunitario real.<\/p>\n<p>En un momento en que las iniciativas de diversidad enfrentan cuestionamientos, esta Gala es un acto de afirmaci\u00f3n: demuestra que la inclusi\u00f3n no es una concesi\u00f3n, sino una fuente de fortaleza.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00danete y deja tu huella<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Te invitamos a nominar a alguien que te inspire \u2014 un vecino, l\u00edder comunitario o empresario que est\u00e9 marcando la diferencia. Las nominaciones estar\u00e1n abiertas hasta el 14 de octubre (11:59 p.m.). Las autonominaciones son bienvenidas.<\/p>\n<p>Y a\u00fan mejor: ven a Cleveland y s\u00e9 parte de la noche. Te unir\u00e1s a m\u00e1s de 500 l\u00edderes empresariales, funcionarios p\u00fablicos, organizaciones comunitarias e innovadores para una velada de reconocimiento y conexi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oferta especial:<\/strong> Usa el c\u00f3digo <strong>COLLAB25<\/strong> para obtener <strong>$200 de descuento<\/strong> en tu boleto de admisi\u00f3n general. V\u00e1lido hasta el <strong>31 de octubre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>OMSDC quiere que este sea un evento que Ohio recuerde \u2014 un momento para compartir nuestras voces, nuestra fuerza, y para recordarle a nuestros l\u00edderes la importancia de seguir defendiendo a nuestras comunidades. Esperamos que esta Gala sea m\u00e1s que un evento. Hag\u00e1mosla un momento que nuestras comunidades no olviden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominaciones:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4mRb8N6\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/4mRb8N6<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Informaci\u00f3n y boletos:<\/strong> OMSDCGala.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jamie Van Doren Behind the headlines, entrepreneurs and community leaders are quietly reshaping economic power and expanding opportunities for minority business leaders and entrepreneurs. 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