Milton Kirby to Serve on Georgia Board

Feb. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- As one of newest members of the board of the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (GMSDC) Milton Kirby wants to serve as a bridge between his fellow certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) and the GMSDC board.

The GMSDC is a non-profit organization established in 1975 as a regional office of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). As one of the largest of 39 Councils nationwide with the largest number of certified and ethnically mixed MBEs in the Southeast region, the GMSDC is comprised of a network of corporate members and certified minority business enterprises.

The mission of the GMSDC is to foster and expand mutually beneficial economic opportunities between MBEs, corporations, and government entities within the state of Georgia; and to help build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business development.

For thirty-five years the GMSDC has served as a credible, one-stop source for identifying and accessing qualified minority suppliers. For minority entrepreneurs the council represents opportunities to enhance the business and competitive infrastructure while providing increase exposure to significant business prospects.

Kirby, president and CEO of Allied Logistics, Inc., was officially introduced as a board member at the GMSDC’s Annual Meeting on January 13, 2010.  The appointment is for a two year term.  

I am indeed honored and humbled to serve on the board of the GMSDC.  The GMSDC was selected as Council of the Year in October at the NMSDC 2009 Conference and Business Opportunity Fair.  The prestigious Council of The Year recognition symbolizes and provides evidence of the vital role the GMSDC has played continues to play in the development of MBEs in Georgia, said Kirby.  

As an MBE representative on the board, I recognize the challenge and accept the responsibility to vigorously advocate the needs and wishes of my fellow MBEs, said Kirby.  

This is actually a very exciting time to be a part of the GMSDC leadership team.  The organization is in the midst of a year-long celebration to observe its 35th anniversary.  Corporations are continuing to seek MBEs to help them remain competitive in their respective disciplines and the economy is in need of rebuilding.  Historically small business has been the catalyst and economic engine for rebuilding and growth of the US economy and many of our MBEs represent the small business sector of the economy.  “I see serving on the GMSDC board as a very profound personal, professional and philanthropic opportunity,” said Kirby.

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Allied Logistics, Inc. is an Atlanta, GA based supply chain & freight transportation solutions provider. The company places a premium on providing sourced and dedicated freight transportation alternatives to meet demanding needs & schedules.