Indra Nooyi – First APA Woman CEO of a Fortune 500 Company Indra Nooyi became the first South Asian American CEO of a Fortune 500 company when she took the reins at PepsiCo in 2006. Prior to this appointment, Nooyi was named the chief financial officer in 2000, president in 2001, and finally chairman of the board in 2008. Throughout her career, she has been featured on the Forbes “Most Powerful...

Today, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced they are joining forces to kick off National Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week), October 14–20, in conjunction with this year’s NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange in Austin, TX. Since 1983, every president has...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that Henry Childs, II will be the new National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Mr. Childs will be the 17 th National Director of the agency. Established by an Executive Order in 1969, MBDA is the only Federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S...

It’s time to fill out your organization’s application for MBDA’s grant opportunity. We know that writing and submitting your proposal may be overwhelming, but here are a few tips to help you along that journey.​​​​​​ Transcript Additional videos Grants Process Overview -- How to Apply? Making a Reasonable, Allocable, and Allowable Budget for a Federal Grant Ingredients for a Great Budget...

At MBDA, we are committed to fully leveraging minority business enterprise to fuel America’s economic growth. We help minority businesses grow through public and private partnerships, policy, and research. Join us! Become one of our partners by applying for one of our latest grants. Transcript Additional videos Applying For an MBDA Grant? Follow These 4 Tips Making a Reasonable, Allocable, and...

Good morning on behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency, thank you for inviting us to be a part of this conference. It’s an honor to be here in Nashville with so many accomplished and diverse business professionals. I feel right at home. The National 8(a) Small Business Conference is truly the perfect setting to talk about the work we are doing at...

In fiscal year 2016, through MDBA’s nationwide network of Business Centers, we have assisted clients in securing more than $3.3 billion in contracts and capital. This led to the creation and retention of nearly 14,800 U.S. jobs. MBDA Invested $13.9 Million to Assist Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with Growing their Companies Grants to fund a nationwide network of MBDA Business Centers, and...

Thank you Sharon and Good evening everyone. On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency, I want to thank our hosts Ms. Sharon Pinder, President & CEO, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) and Mr. Roland Jones, Chairman of the Board, Director of the Prince George’s County Office of Central Services, for extending this invitation...

Good morning! I bring you greetings on behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency. I’d like to thank the National Urban League Chairman Michael Neidorff, President Mr. Marc Morial and the members of the board for extending this invitation to join you today. Last week I had the pleasure of visiting with you at your headquarters in New York. Thank you for...

Good morning! On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency, thank you for extending this invitation to be here with you today. David, thank you for that warm introduction. This is my first time meeting many of you – it’s my first time at the AMAA summer conference, ­­and I have to say, coming from a background in middle market, banking and M&A – I’m...

Good Morning. Stephanie, thank you for the kind introduction. On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency, I thank you for extending this invitation to be here with you today. I’m originally from L.A. and it’s good to be home. I can say first-hand, having lived, worked, and started my businesses here, that this is one of the best hubs for game-changing...

Good Afternoon, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency, I thank you for extending this invitation to be here with you today. I’m originally from California and can say first-hand that it is one of the best hubs for game-changing innovation, disruptive technology and fresh ideas. Young entrepreneurs have been essential to this growth and progress...

Today marks the 26th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service . On this day, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate Dr. King’s work to establish civil and economic equality for all Americans. In fact, this philosophy helped to lay the foundation for the establishment of the Minority Business Development Agency. MBDA is the only Federal Government agency solely dedicated to...