About Us

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the Department of Commerce and is the only Federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. 

Mission Statement

What should minority businesses do to take part in the ARRA stimulus projects?

Minority Business Development Agency Summit 2009: Emerging Entrepreneurial Opportunities

• Key Recommendations and Next Steps

Newsmaker Interview: Meet MBDA National Director David Hinson

Recovery at MBDA

Reports

Disparities in Capital Access between Minority and Non-Minority-Owned Businesses

Source: Minority Business Development Agency (January 2010)

News Articles

SBA and Commerce will expand outreach to small and minority-owned firms