Jessica G. Cavazos Appointed as First-Ever Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development

Jessica G. Cavazos Appointed as First-Ever Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development DModeste@mbda.gov Fri, 04/28/2023 – 14:09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 24, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the appointment of Jessica G. Cavazos as Deputy Under Secretary for Minority […]

Commerce Department’s Minority Business Development Agency Announces Nearly $100 Million to Expand Opportunities for Underserved Entrepreneurs

Commerce Department’s Minority Business Development Agency Announces Nearly $100 Million to Expand Opportunities for Underserved Entrepreneurs The Capital Readiness Program grant competition marks the largest investment to support minority entrepreneurs and businesses from the Commerce Department DModeste@mbda.gov Wed, 12/21/2022 – 11:46 Wednesday, December 21, 2022 WASHINGTON DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce launched the Capital[…]

Minority Business Development Agency Awards $1.68 Million to Fund Innovative Access to Capital Projects for Minority-Owned Businesses

Minority Business Development Agency Awards $1.68 Million to Fund Innovative Access to Capital Projects for Minority-Owned Businesses DModeste@mbda.gov Wed, 10/26/2022 – 14:42 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 20, 2022 The U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has extended awards for the Access to Capital Innovative Finance Grant to two projects that will address historical[…]