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Minority Business Development Agency Awards $10M in Federal Funding under the CARES Act
June 22, 2020
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the deployment of $10 million in CARES Act funding to the network of MBDA Business Centers and national minority chambers of commerce. The grants will be used for education, training, and advising small a... -
Department of Commerce Announces New National Director of Minority Business Development Agency
June 18, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that David J. Byrd will be the new National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Mr. Byrd will be the 18th National Director of the agency. Established by an E... -
President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PAC-AAPI) Hosts June AAPI Business Town Hall
June 15, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 11th, the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders hosted their second virtual AAPI Business Town Hall. Chair of the Commission, Dr. Paul Hsu of Florida, provided opening remarks, in which he highlighted the many accomplishments of Asian A... -
Minority Business Development Agency Seeking Nominations for 2020 National MED Week Awards
June 09, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking nominations for the 2020 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. These annual awards are designed to honor businesses, organizations, and individuals that have... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 20th, the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders convened its Inaugural Open Meeting with all fourteen (14) Commissioners in attendance. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Co-Chairs...
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In Remembrance of the Legacy of Ms. Andrea Harris
May 21, 2020
A steadfast champion for Minority Business Enterprises and former Operator of the North Carolina MBDA Business Center Family, Friends, Colleagues and Partners, The North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development stands in mourning at the passing of our founder and leader, Ms. Andrea... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, were the keynote speakers at virtual events to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heri...
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A Message from the Executive Director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs On behalf of the Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Secretary Elaine L. Chao and Secretary Wilbur L. Ross, as well as the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans an...
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Throughout our Nation’s history, Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have made significant contributions to every aspect of our society, from business and politics to literature and the arts. Their accomplishments have enriched our Nation and stand as a testament to the power of the Am...
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Minority Business Development Agency Awards $3.6 Million for Business Development in Indian Country
September 26, 2019
Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced grant awards totaling $3.6 million to support business development in Indian Country. The investment represents an historic level of 17% of all the MBDA grants award... -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Meets with Houston-area Asian American Leaders at Roundtable Event in Texas
March 26, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao speaking to Houston-area Asian American leaders at an event hosted by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. HOUSTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian A... -
At a historic Lunar New Year event at the White House, Vice President Mike Pence administers the oath of office to the commissioners of President Donald J. Trump’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Cabinet Members Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Secretary...
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