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January 2010
Published by: Minority Business Development Agency

Capital access remains the most important factor limiting the establishment, expansion and growth of minority-owned businesses. The report provides an in-depth review and analysis of the barriers to capital access experienced by minority entrepreneurs, and the consequences that limited financial sources are placing on expanding minority-owned firms.