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Nominations Open for 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Washington, DC, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is currently accepting nominations for their 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards.

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  • Washington, DC, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is currently accepting nominations for their 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards.
  • Nominations for the 2021 MBDA National MED Week Awards must be received by June 15, 2021.
  • The 2021 MED Week award winners are scheduled to be announced in September, with honorees receiving their awards during the National MED Week Conference.
  • This year, President Joe Biden will issue a proclamation declaring September 12-18, 2021 as National Minority Enterprise Week to coincide with MBDAs 2021 National MED Week.

Korean and Vietnam War Gallery Opening at National Museum of Military Vehicles

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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b'DUBOIS, Wyo., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) announced today that its new Korean and Vietnam War Gallery will open Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

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  • b'DUBOIS, Wyo., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) announced today that its new Korean and Vietnam War Gallery will open Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
  • "We raise the bar in our Korean and Vietnam War Gallery by making the exhibits even more immersive and captivating.
  • "\nThe Korean War sometimes is called The Forgotten War.
  • Visit the museum to find out why along with how the American experience in the Korean War impacted American conduct during the Vietnam War.\nOver 3 million Americans served in the Vietnam War.

Inspirational story follows one man who was drafted to serve in Vietnam during a time of extreme anti-war sentiment in the US

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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He became aware that most of these well-wishers knew nothing about the Vietnam War or its life-changing effect on the young men who were called to serve.

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  • He became aware that most of these well-wishers knew nothing about the Vietnam War or its life-changing effect on the young men who were called to serve.
  • Hate the War Honor the Soldier: Lessons from Vietnam (published by Archway Publishing) is an inspirational story and letters from one man who was drafted to serve in Vietnam during a time of extreme anti-war sentiment in the United States.
  • His uplifting story tells how he survived both these battles, and, in the process, found heroes who led the way for healing their country.
  • He adds, The poor and powerless were called upon to serve our country in Vietnam.

A war veteran looks back at the horrors of the Vietnam War and how God’s power and grace helped him survive and return home

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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He has now lived his journey of life for 69 years and shares his story with others about God's Glorious Grace (published by Balboa Press).

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  • He has now lived his journey of life for 69 years and shares his story with others about God's Glorious Grace (published by Balboa Press).
  • When he turned 16 years old, he realized that he did not have a plan for his life.
  • He joined the Job Corps and then the army, and in 1970, he went to Vietnam.
  • When he came back home, his thinking had changed because he was still living in the war in Vietnam.

MBDA Celebrates September 19th, 2020 as “Buy MBE Day”

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the inaugural Buy MBE Day event in coordination with its national network of MBDA Business Centers, Advanced Manufacturing Centers, Export Centers, and Federal Procurement Center.

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  • Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the inaugural Buy MBE Day event in coordination with its national network of MBDA Business Centers, Advanced Manufacturing Centers, Export Centers, and Federal Procurement Center.
  • Buy MBE Day will close the 7-day celebration of the Minority Enterprise Development Week, a national observance by presidential proclamation, whose week-long events feature award presentations, industry sessions, and networking opportunities.
  • That is the foundational premise of what Buy MBE Day is all about.
  • Buy MBE Day is hosted by the MBDA national network of Business and Specialty Centers in major cities across the country.

New Studies Prove Minority Business is Ready to Fuel Growth of the US Economy

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Further, the report quantifies the tremendous impact equal access to growth opportunities for these companies would have on the U.S. economy.

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  • Further, the report quantifies the tremendous impact equal access to growth opportunities for these companies would have on the U.S. economy.
  • The State of Growth Equity for Minority Business: A River of Capital Flowing Past our Communitiesanalyzes the sweet spot in growth investing, diverse-owned middle-market businesses in the $10 million-$1 billion revenue range.
  • Both reports, available on NAIC's website ( https://naicpe.com/initiatives/naic-growth-equity-funds-initiative/ ), were published as part of the NAIC Minority Growth Equity Funds Initiative (MGEFI).
  • About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency ( www.mbda.gov ) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to fostering the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises.

Minority Business Development Agency Awards $10M in Federal Funding under the CARES Act

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 CARES Act funding will help them implement programs that will assist more minority businesses in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The CARES Act funding was distributed to existing MBDA Business Centers and national minority chambers of commerce who have the infrastructure to provide national coverage and the capacity to implement nationwide programs that reach large quantities of minority business enterprises.
  • CARES Act awards were made to the following organizations:
    Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ)
    Asociacion Productos De Puerto Rico, Inc. (Puerto Rico)
    California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (Sacramento, CA)
    Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (Washington, DC)
    Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
    Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (St. Louis, MO)
    Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (Dallas, TX)
    El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (El Paso, TX)
    Georgia Tech Research Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
    Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Minneapolis, MN)
    Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (Detroit, MI)
    Mid-South Minority Council TADP Inc. (Memphis, TN)
    Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Denver, CO)
    South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (South Bronx, NY)
    The University of Texas at San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)
    University of Hawaii Systems (Honolulu, HI)
    The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency ( www.mbda.gov ) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to fostering the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises.

Department of Commerce Announces New National Director of Minority Business Development Agency

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Commerces Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Commerces Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
  • Davids vast experience in public service and as an entrepreneur are true assets to MBDA and the Department of Commerce, said Secretary Ross.
  • As MBDA National Director, Mr. Byrd will oversee the development and implementation of Agency initiatives, policy agenda, and federal grant programs.
  • I am honored to be selected by Secretary Ross to lead the Minority Business Development Agency, said Mr. Byrd.

Minority Business Development Agency Seeking Nominations for 2020 National MED Week Awards

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Washington, DC, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking nominations for the 2020 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards.

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  • Washington, DC, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking nominations for the 2020 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards.
  • The MED Week celebration and award program for minority business enterprises has been in existence for nearly 40 years, said David Byrd, MBDA National Deputy Director.
  • Nominations are accepted in three award categories: Minority Firms of the Year, Champions of Minority Business Development, and Individual Recognition.
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency ( www.mbda.gov ) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to fostering the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises.

The Minority Business Development Agency Announces New Inner City Innovation Hub Grant Competition

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the award of two competitive grants for the launch and operation of the Minority Business Enterprise Inner City Innovation HUBs.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the award of two competitive grants for the launch and operation of the Minority Business Enterprise Inner City Innovation HUBs.
  • We are tremendously proud of the Minority Business Enterprise Inner City Innovation Hub initiative to spur entrepreneurship in inner cities and economically distressed neighborhoods.
  • The minority population of the United States is 129 million, or 38 percent of the total U.S. population.
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency ( www.mbda.gov ) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to fostering the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises.