MED Week 2024
The 41st Annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards honor the exceptional achievements of entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations dedicated to advancing business enterprises within underrepresented communities.
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MBDA Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month, 2024
During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the history, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples. We celebrate the hundreds of Tribal Nations that are ushering in a new era in our Nation-to-Nation relationships.
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Presidential Proclamation Minority Enterprise Development Week October 20-26, 2024
Since 1983, every U.S. president has issued a Presidential Proclamation designating National MED Week to recognize the contributions of the minority business community to the U.S. economy. MBDA has hosted the National MED Week celebration since its inception.
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2024 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards Winners
The Minority Business Development Agency Announces Winners of the 2024 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards
Transform Your Business: Access Capital, Contracts, and Markets with MBDA's National Network
Discover how MBDA's national network of Business Centers, Specialty Centers, and programs deliver customized business development and industry-focused services to help MBEs access capital, contracts, and markets.
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Business Centers
MBDA's one-stop-shops for MBE success. Whether you're seeking capital, competing for contracts, building relationships, or entering global markets, we're here to support your journey.
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Specialty Centers
Explore our industry-focused services that help MBEs accelerate growth in advanced manufacturing, exporting, and federal contracting.
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Programs & Initiatives
Unlock the power of MBDA's network of programs, each offering unique resources and opportunities to support your business.
Leverage Financial Resources to Achieve Growth
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Financial Consultations
Connect with our MBDA network to explore traditional and alternative funding solutions.
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Grants
Learn how to access Federal grants and about MBDA grant opportunities that provide technical assistance to foster innovation and growth in business communities.
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Loans
Understand your options and how to best secure the funding to take your business to the next level.
Research Hub
MBDA's Research and Data Hub hosts:
Research Reports
Fact Sheets
Publications
MBDA's repository caters to MBEs, entrepreneurs, service providers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
In FY23, MBDA facilitated access to $1.5 billion in capital, empowering minority business enterprises.
FY23 saw MBDA's diligent efforts culminate in over $3.8 billion in contract awards to minority business enterprises.
Throughout FY23, MBDA played a pivotal role in empowering minority business enterprises to generate or safeguard over 19,000 jobs.
Promoting Growth in Every Sector
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Our Impact
MBDA promotes the growth of Minority Business Enterprise through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.
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Get Involved
Become part of MBDA's community of growth and innovation. Whether you're a student, professional, potential partner, or researcher, there are various ways to engage with us and contribute to the success of minority businesses.
Experiences
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"Working with Indeed Construction Clean-up has been a pleasure; by her very presence, Jacqueline Enriquez is changing the construction industry for the better."
Andrew Barrera
Procurement Relationship Manager for Los Angeles MBDA Business Center -
"We at the Missouri MBDA Business Center are more than confident that he will acquire the remaining $122,000,000.00 needed to fully fund the project. To coin a phrase, this project will be completed on time and on budget, while empowering new and existing residents and businesses to thrive in the city."
Terry Tatum
Senior Business Analyst for Chicago MBDA Export Center -
"I knew I was on to something good when I entered and won my first business plan pitch competition and the first prize of $2,500 back in 2017 while working with Terrie. Terrie Simmons has been so wonderful in her support and mentorship of my journey and I’m excited to have her continue working with me at the Illinois MBDA Business Center."
Tamara Turner
Founder of Silver Spoons