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Under Secretary Donald R. Cravins Jr.'s One Year Anniversary
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Under Secretary Donald R. Cravins Jr.'s One Year Anniversary

“One year ago today, I was sworn in as the first-ever Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development. I took this job to make a difference - for this Nation and for its minority and underserved businesses, and I am proud to say we have accomplished a great deal thus far...
Kamala Harris
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Biden- Harris Administration Announces Competition Winners for The Minority Business Development Agency’s Capital Readiness Program

Vice President Harris announced the recommended awardees for the MBDA Capital Readiness Program. The Capital Readiness Program is a $125 million technical assistance program to help underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.
Deputy Secretary Jessica Cavazos
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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.

Disparity Studies
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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.

Minority Business Development Act of 2021
Minority Business Development Act of 2021
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.
MBDA Grantees: Pilot Programs and Projects
MBDA Grantees: Pilot Programs and Projects
Global Markets
Global Markets
Enterprising Women of Color Initiative
Enterprising Women of Color
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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