MSDUK celebrated its tenth anniversary in business with a reception at the iconic Cutty Sark, London on 21st September 2016. Hosted by Denise Nurse, entrepreneur, lawyer and television presenter, the event was an evening of fun, music and food from around the world. The 200 guests included MDSUK Awards judges, including Lopa Patel MBE; corporate partners, including sponsors Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and outstanding entrepreneurs from ethnic minority communities across the UK.
About MSDUK
Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) is the UK’s leading non-profit membership organisation driving inclusive procurement which ensures that corporate and government buyers, amongst others have access to certified ethnic minority businesses (EMBS). This facilitates opportunities for EMBS to grow substantially, ensuring a more diverse, equal and dynamic business and social environment.
It is a network of over 40 purchasing organisations, 500+ buyers and an extended community of over 3000 ethnic minority owned businesses working together. MSDUK is an affiliate of USA-based National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)’s Global Link. It is also partnered with AIG, IBM, KPMG, Coca-Cola, MasterCard, and Citi among others.
For further information visit www.msduk.org.uk
About the Cutty Sark
Launched in 1869, Cutty Sark was designed to be the fastest vessel afloat. Although built to serve the China tea trade, it was as a wool clipper on the Australian run in 1880s-90s when Cutty Sark became known as the fastest ship of her day. Sold to a Portuguese company in 1895, she was renamed Ferreira and travelled across the continents carrying cargoes of every type. Over her 52 years at sea, Cutty Sark visited every major international port. Her noteworthy career and fame ultimately led to the preservation of this iconic ship 60 years ago in Greenwich as a reminder of the era of sail, a memorial to the merchant navy and an emblem of successful international trade.