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Don't miss the chance to apply for the National Business League's National Black Supplier Development Program, presented by Stellantis. Let's amplify Black contracting opportunities together!
To apply before the August 18 deadline, and for more information, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHXHN5V
The Minority Business Development Agency attended the first-ever annual Strengthening Indigenous Communities Toward Economic Self-Sufficiency conference hosted by Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Department of Interior and the Office of Indian Economic Development in Cherokee, North Carolina!
With over 365 attendees, the recognition of AIANNHPI grant awardees, and with so much time, energy, and heart invested from the community and attendees, it was an outstanding success!
Yesterday, Under Secretary Cravins delivered his keynote speech to the crowds gathered at the Mid-South Minority Business Continuum's 16th Annual Economic Development Forum in Memphis! He provided his experiences and knowledge to attendees, and engaged directly with local business community members to hear their needs and feedback.
For 16 years, the MMBC Continuum's Economic Development Forum has convened national thought leaders, representatives from all levels of government, corporate representatives, minority-owned and women-owned businesses from all across the mid-south region of the United States.
Tomorrow morning, Under Secretary Donald Cravins will kick off the second day of the Mid-South Minority Business Continuum's 16th Annual Economic Development Forum in Memphis by serving as keynote speaker.
For 16 years, the MMBC Continuum's Economic Development Forum has convened national thought leaders, representatives from all levels of government, corporate representatives, minority-owned and women-owned businesses from all across the mid-south region of the United States.
Celebrate 40 Years of National Minority Enterprise Development Week! The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDCHQ) are collaborating to bring this year’s NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange and the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week to Baltimore, October 22 - 25!
For more information, visit https://www.mbda.gov/med-week-2023!
On Monday, Under Secretary Cravins gave the opening welcome remarks to the attendees of the 6th National MBE Manufacturers Summit; kicking off the summit's most important day of discussions, events, and festivities.
He was joined by key members of the area's minority business community, including Donna Ennis, Co-Director of Georgia AIM and Operator Representative of the Georgia MBDA Business Center and SE MBDA Business Growth Hub (pictured).
The Brooklyn MBDA Business Center, in collaboration with the Bronx SBDC at Lehman College, is hosting a free virtual seminar for 'Writing a Robust Business Plan' on Wednesday, August 23 from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. EST! Learn about the importance of a business plan, their components, financial planning, conducting market research, and more!
To learn more, and to register, visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events!
Operation Hope continues to host their MBDA Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC) Business Program Workshop from 1-2 P.M. EST, every week Tuesday! Learn how to build a small business, develop a robust business plan, understand capital, and more in this 8-week program! Make sure to attend before the workshop's final class on September 12th!
For registration and for additional information, please visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events.
: Last week, Under Secretary Cravins visited Minneapolis, where he received the Ronald Harmon Brown Award of International Excellence from the National Bar Association.
The award was given to Under Secretary Cravins for his role in providing much-needed funding to minority business enterprises through MBDA, in addition to his prior career accomplishments as a legislator, policy leader, and Executive Vice President of the National Urban League!
Last week, the MBDA Nevada Business Center team joined Congresswoman Susie Lee for a Small Business Forum on government contracting. The Nevada MBDA Business Center assists minority business owners with finding access to capital and contracts, increasing profitability, and facilitating scaled growth of their businesses.
Learn more about Nevada MBDA Business Center, and what they and other centers can do for you, at www.MBDA.gov!
The Virginia MBDA Business Center and VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation will host a free webinar on August 10th: Intro to SBIR Funding - $4B America’s Seed Fund.
They will present an overview of the federally funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding programs that award $4B+ annually to small US-based companies to perform early-stage research and development. Learn how federal agencies participate; funding levels available, solicitation cycles, commercialization goals, and more.
To learn more, and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gYJyY3U9
: Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the 43 winners of the $125 million American Rescue Plan-funded Capital Readiness Program. MBDA’s Capital Readiness Program is the largest-ever direct Federal investment in small business incubators and accelerators of its kind.
“President Biden and I are fighting to ensure that every entrepreneur in America — no matter who they are or where they live — can access the capital to start or grow a business, create jobs, and thrive.” – Vice President Harris
For more information, visit www.MBDA.gov/CRP
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the competition winners of MBDA's Capital Readiness Program. The $125M investment will fund 43 incubators and accelerators with the goal of making participants "finance ready" for debt and equity investments and other government programs.
To learn more about the Capital Readiness Program and its winners, visit the MBDA website at www.mbda.gov/crp!
Under Secretary Donald R. Cravins Jr. delivers remarks at the press announcement for the Capital Readiness Program competition winners.
The purpose of the Capital Readiness Program is to provide every American entrepreneur an equitable shot at building a successful business. The Biden Administration is investing $10 billion to support small businesses and empower them to access the capital needed to invest in job-creating opportunities. Through the Capital Readiness Program, MBDA will prepare socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs to take advantage of this historic funding opportunity.
To learn more about the Capital Readiness Program, visit www.mbda.gov/CRP!
The Ohio MBDA Business Center scored big for their clients by helping them win a $495 million contract!
The Ohio MBDA Business Center hosted an event focused on joint ventures in Federal Government contracting. After introducing the owners of Clemons Construction and Vazquez Commercial Contracting, they formed their own joint venture; ultimately landing a 5-year, $495 million contract for renovation at the 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's Fort Campbell.
Read more about this massive success at https://ow.ly/Kvmf50Ps83N
Learn more about the Ohio MBDA Business Center and their expansive work at https://ohiombdabusinesscenter.com/.
The Minority Business Development Agency is now actively recruiting for its Fall 2023 internship program!
The deadline for applications is this Friday, August 4th! For more information and to apply, head to our internship page at: https://lnkd.in/eGNrCtc
Operation Hope will host the ‘Focus on Your Future’ Small Business Development Workshop tomorrow on Wednesday, August 2, from 6-8 P.M. EST! Learn how to start building a small business, develop a robust business plan, understand capital, and more!
For registration, please visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events
Make sure to join the final U.S. Commercial Service and UPS U.S. SMB Global Business Academy virtual event tomorrow, August 1, at 12 P.M. EST! The event is free to attend and will equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, resources, information, and connections to become globally competitive.
To register, visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events.
Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student interested in government and the future of minority business enterprise? The Minority Business Development Agency is now actively recruiting for its Fall 2023 internship program in many of our departments.
The deadline for applications is August 4th! For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.mbda.gov/page/internship-program.
Yesterday, Under Secretary Cravins sat down to spend time and chat with the incredible summer interns that have been supporting the Minority Business Development Agency's efforts over the past several months. While their time at MBDA is ending, their work will resonate through the agency in the following months and will continue positively impacting minority business development across the United States.
The interns who came before them, and those who will come after, are a reminder that the landscape for minority-owned enterprises in our nation is continuing to change for the better.
This morning, Under Secretary Cravins spoke at the Association of Women's Business Centers’ 2023 Leadership Conference on his, and MBDA's, continued support of the WBC program.
The WBC program, a public-private partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, is in its 35th year of operation and spans 145 WBCs throughout the United States, leveraging WBC grants. These centers have proven successful in providing women entrepreneurs with business training, counseling, mentoring, and access to capital.
The Minority Business Development Agency Federal Procurement Center has been hard at work developing content to help entrepreneurs and small businesses engage with government buyers.
Learn to do just that at https://ow.ly/6xbr50PhrjJ, and visit https://mbdafpcenter.com/ to learn more about the work of this MBDA Procurement Center.
Operation Hope will host their MBDA Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC) Business Program Workshop starting July 25th, from 1-2 P.M. EST, every week! Learn how to build a small business, develop a robust business plan, understand capital, and more in this 8-week program!
For registration, please visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events.
Krishna Sharma had a career in real estate. Though their professions enabled them to help others in a small way, the impact wasn’t enough for them.
The Sharmas wanted to save the planet.
Read more about this MBDA Success Story from the New Mexico MBDA Business Center at https://www.nmmbda.com/successstory-myc-environmental-construction
Make sure to join the U.S. Commercial Service and UPS at the 2023 U.S. SMB Global Business Academy, as their virtual sessions continue into August!
This four-session educational program will equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, resources, information, and connections to become globally competitive. The program will be hosted online every Tuesday from July 11 to August 1, at 12 P.M. EST and is free to attend.
To register, visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events.
Award Nominations are closing soon for the 2023 National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Manufacturer Awards for the National MBE Manufacturers Summit, August 13-15. These awards recognize MBE manufacturers and individuals who have contributed to the manufacturing industry in a significant way.
Submit your nominations by tomorrow, July 21, at: https://ow.ly/c7QV50PhopI
During the USBC National Conference, Under Secretary Cravins and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. President and CEO Ron Busby Sr. signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will bring MBDA and USBC together as champions for minority business.
The MOU is designed to help both MBDA and USBC enhance economic opportunities for African American-owned businesses through increased access to capital and contracting opportunities.
Under Secretary Cravins will be participating in a fireside chat today with President and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc Ron Busby Sr. as part of the USBC National Conference. This conversation will focus on the challenges in the economic ecosystem and how MBDA is working to address these challenges for MBEs and design a future that fosters equitable opportunities.
For more information on USBC’s National Conference, visit https://www.usbcconference.com/event-details-registration/2023-usbc-national-conference
Operation Hope will host the ‘Focus on Your Future’ Small Business Development Workshop tomorrow on Wednesday, July 19th, from 6-8 P.M. EST! Learn how to start building a small business, develop a robust business plan, understand capital, and more!
For registration, please visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events.
The Brooklyn MBDA Business Center is hosting its Legal Aspects of Starting Your Small Business webinar on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. EST. The webinar will focus on the legal information necessary for doing business in New York.
To register and for more information, visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events!
Each year, the National MBE Manufacturers Summit recognizes Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers and individuals who have contributed to the manufacturing industry in a significant way with their National MBE Manufacturer Awards.
To nominate an awardee, make sure to visit https://mbemanufacturersummit.com/2023-awards-nominations/ now! The deadline is July 21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and UPS at the 2023 U.S. SMB Global Business Academy, designed to increase the participation of small and medium-sized businesses in exporting and global trade.
This four-session educational program will equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, resources, information, and connections to become globally competitive. The program will be hosted online every Tuesday, from July 11 to August 1, at 12 P.M. ET, and is free to attend.
To register and for more information, visit https://www.mbda.gov/mbdas-upcoming-events!
Last week, the Biden Harris-Administration released the 2023 , a gov’t-wide plan to support businesses by helping them reach , and MBDA is an important part of that plan!
The full report is available on the International Trade Administration website: https://www.trade.gov/national-export-strategy
This year's 2023 MBDA National Training Conference was a massive success! As was our intent, we "refreshed, reset, and refocused" to bring MBDA to the next level. Both headquarters MBDA and our national network of Business Centers came together in person in New Orleans to prepare for the future of what our agency will do in support of minority businesses across the United States, and the globe.
Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing everyone later this year at the 40th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week!
Happy 4th of July from the Minority Business Development Agency!
Today is the final day for the 40th Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) Awards Call for Nominations! Applications for our 15 different National MED Week Awards will close tonight at 11:59 P.M. EST. Don't miss out on this opportunity to recognize the best businesses, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated leadership and commitment in advancing inclusive entrepreneurship.
Finish your applications and avoid tonight's deadline by going to www.mbda.gov now!
Tomorrow is the FINAL day to nominate a firm, organization, or individual for a 2023 National MED Week Award!
The deadline is June 30th at 11:59 P.M.! Don't wait; visit www.MBDA.gov to submit your nomination now before time runs out!
The Access to Capital Award celebrates an individual or organization that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the financial community by providing traditional and/or alternative capital to minority-owned businesses. Celebrate an an individual or organization that has helped supply capital for the minority business community by nominating them for a National MED Week Award!
Visit www.MBDA.gov now to submit your nomination! The deadline is June 30th, so don't delay!
There are only three days left to nominate a firm, organization, or individual for a 2023 National MED Week Award!
The deadline is June 30th. Visit www.MBDA.gov to submit your nomination now!
The Robert J. Brown Minority Business Enterprise of the Year Award celebrates a minority business enterprise that has exceeded industry standards and achieved phenomenal business success leading to significant growth and job creation while showing a commitment to social responsibility and strong community involvement. Celebrate an enterprise that has gone above and beyond by nominating them for a National MED Week Award!
Visit www.MBDA.gov now to submit your nomination! The deadline is June 30th, so don't delay!
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Under Secretary Donald Cravins, Jr and the Minority Business Development Agency would like to thank all of our nation’s veterans who served. On behalf of MBDA, thank you for your service to our nation!
#WisdomWedesday Dr. Robert J. Brown has been an advocate for minority businesses for over 50 years. Listen to his words of wisdom as he speaks on this historic moment in time for the Minority Business Development Agency.
Did you know that 17% of all Hispanic American-owned firms are within the Administrative & Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services and Construction Sectors? Download our latest fact sheet and learn more about the State of Minority Business. https://bit.ly/3JdaabJ
Registration for 2022 National MED Week Conference is NOW OPEN! Visit our website to register and learn more about this impactful conference for minority businesses: www.medweekconference.com/
Did you know 16% of all American Indian and Alaska Native-owned firms are within the Construction sector? Download our latest factsheet today, and learn about the state of minority business. https://bit.ly/3zAiKyg
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THE WAIT IS OVER! Join us September 18-24, for the 2022 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference! This year's event will take place in person in Washington, DC. Follow us at @USMBDA to stay up to date on the latest and when registration opens!
Here is a greeting from our new Acting National Director and National Deputy Director, Miguel Estién. #MBDA #MinorityBusiness #BuildBackBetter
Repost from @commercegov • “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act represents a historic investment in our country that will strengthen our economy to benefit all Americans for decades to come.” -@SecRaimondo Read Secretary Raimondo's full statement on the Senate passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal: https://bit.ly/SecRaimondoStatement Among the historic investments included in the bill is more than $48B for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to help reach 100% access to affordable, high-speed broadband service. The bill will also make permanent @USMBDA, to promote the growth, development, and resiliency of minority owned businesses. #MBDA #WinningTheFutureNOW
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