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MBDA is the only federal agency tasked with promoting competitiveness of minority business enterprises. Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/1mwt4P6
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Born March 5, 1969
Joined December 2008
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    USMBDA
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    Feb 23, 2018
    Today we were proud to have @SecretaryRoss and reps from @WhiteHouse & @usedgov with Chris Garcia (@MBDANatlDir) to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and recognize the contributions of African American businesses, underscoring the Administration’s commitment to minority-owned firms.
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    USMBDA
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    Jul 31, 2020
    MBDA honors the life and legacy of Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather's Pizza and president of the National Restaurant Association.
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    USMBDA
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    Nov 15, 2021
    Historic legislation represents significant investment in minority businesses. Assigns Under Secretary, mandates rural services, regional offices, and creates partnerships with #HBCUs & #MSIs. #infrastructure
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    USMBDA
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    Jul 27, 2020
    Congratulations @ChrisGarciaUSA, former Acting #MBDA National Director on your appointment by President Trump. A testament to your continued work in supporting the growth of minority-owned firms. #WinningTheFutureNOW #OwnYourFuture #MinorityBusiness
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    USMBDA
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    Aug 4, 2023
    #ICYMI: Today Vice President Kamala Harris announced the 43 winners of the $125 million American Rescue Plan-funded Capital Readiness Program. MBDA’s Capital Readiness Program is the largest-ever direct Federal investment in small business incubators and accelerators of its kind.
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    USMBDA
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    Dec 21, 2022
    MBDA announced its newest grant opportunity! MBDA’s Capital Readiness Program is designed to help close the entrepreneurship gap for underserved entrepreneurs, including minority and women entrepreneurs. For more information, go to mbda.gov.
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    USMBDA
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    Feb 3, 2021
    MBDA is pleased to join #NatlEshipWeek for the 1st Annual Federal Entrepreneurship Day on Wed., February 17th from 10am-1pm EST. This virtual event will feature panels on Education & Workforce, Access to Capital, and COVID Economic Recovery. Register at natleshipweek.org/events
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    USMBDA
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    May 11, 2021
    Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Business Fact: Asian American-owned employer firms contribute over 58% of the $1.4 Trillion in revenue generated by all U.S. minority-owned firms. #MBDAAPAHM #MinorityBusiness #WinningtheFutureNOW
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    USMBDA
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    Aug 4, 2016
    .@MBDANatlDir at the 2016 @NatUrbanLeague Women of Power Luncheon. #SaveOurCities #NUL2016
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    USMBDA
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    Jan 17, 2022
    We’re celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. This year is the 27th anniversary of the national day of service: ow.ly/Z3KP50HuBLh #MLKDay
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    USMBDA
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    Nov 27, 2021
    Support small business and join the nationwide movement to encourage commercial support for the millions of minority owned businesses helping fuel America’s economy. #shopsmall #SmallBusinessSaturday
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    USMBDA
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    Feb 1, 2021
    This #BlackHistoryMonth, MBDA honors all the pioneers, innovators, game changers, and history makers. We kickoff this month-long celebration by spotlighting Today's History Makers. #MinorityBusiness #BHM #WinningtheFutureNOW #MBDABHM
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    USMBDA
    @USMBDA
    Jan 29, 2021
    Minority-owned firms seeking to secure capital, compete for contracts, or identify partners, can connect with the business experts at MBDA Business Centers. Visit mbda.gov to find a business center near you. #WinningtheFutureNOW #minoritybusiness
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    USMBDA
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    Mar 27, 2023
    Under Secretary Cravins is in Africa to lead a U.S. trade mission to Kenya. The mission will expand business opportunities and help build a better economic future for both Nations’ small and mid-sized enterprises. @TradeGov @ExportGov
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