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Jessica Cavazos Sworn-in As Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has announced the appointment of Jessica G. Cavazos as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development.

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MBDA Disparity Studies

New disparity studies are available paying attention to the metrics that exist in public procurement and contracting that affect minority business.

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2022 Year in Review

2022 was a historic year for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). This marks the first full calendar year since President Biden signed into law the Minority Business Development Act on November 15, 2021. It continues to be the honor of my lifetime to serve at the helm of MBDA during this exciting new chapter in the Agency’s 53-year history.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is pleased to announce the passage of the Minority Business Development Act of 2021, making MBDA permanent. This historic legislation was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) developed Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC) to focus on the fast-expanding minority women entrepreneur population as a revenue generators for families, communities, and the nation.
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