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Current MBDA Newsletters

MBDA: A Must Have Resource for Continued Domestic and International Business Success!

Director Hinson's Column
Congress Returns, President Signs Bill for Sandy Flood Insurance
MBDA Business Center Spotlight: Puerto Rico
Upcoming Events

Previous eNewsletters

Happy Holidays from MBDA

MBDA National Director's Column
30th Anniversary National MED Week in Review
Upcoming Events

Supporting your Ability to Access Global Markets

MBDA National Director's Column
Congress Returns, Passes Russian Trade Bill
Leveraging International Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South America (BRICS)
"We Will Be Known Forever by the Tracks We Leave" – Santee Sioux Tribe
Upcoming Events

Partnerships Matter: Creating an Economy Built to Last

MBDA National Director's Column
The Art of Science: Business Matchmakers and the Evolution of Sales
Zambia: One of the Fastest Growing Economies in the World
San Antonio MBDA Business Center to Bridge Minority-Owned Businesses with Latin America
Upcoming Events

Making America More Competitive: Growing Minority-Owned Businesses

MBDA National Director's Column
MBDA National Director Hinson Builds Relationships with Brazil in Line with Obama Administration NEI Goals
MBDA Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Performance Report Quick Reference Available
California High-Speed Rail Signals Contracts for Minority Businesses

MBDA Obtains Record-Breaking Performance in Fiscal Year 2011

MBDA National Director's Column
Reverse Trade Missions and Webinars Save MBEs Time and Money
Business Tips: 10 Cost Saving Ideas for Business Owners
Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards Nominations
Upcoming Events
Spotlight On: The Atlanta MBDA Business Center

World Trade Month: Promoting Products Made in the U.S. Abroad

MBDA National Director's Column
Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards Nominations
Upcoming Events
Spotlight On: Texas MBDA Business Centers

Changing History: Increasing Your Chances for Success

MBDA National Director's Column
Legislative Corner - Grow Your Company with Training/Employment Programs & Manufacturer Training Grants
New Lending Program: SBA Seeks Non-Profit Lenders to Make Business Loans
Upcoming Events
Spotlight on: The Chicago MBDA Business Center
MBDA Announces New Business Center in Memphis, TN

Expanding Presence & Strengthening Connections

MBDA National Director's Column
Legislative Corner - United States Senate Passes JOBS Act
Initiative Aims to Foster National Teaming Arrangements with Alaska Native Corporations
Upcoming Events
Spotlight on: The Riverside MBDA Business Center

December 2011

MBDA National Director's Column - Warmest Holiday Wishes
Interested in Operating a MBDA Business Center?
MBDA Business Center Partners with SBA
Upcoming Events
Spotlight on: The Boston MBDA Business Center
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November 2011

MBDA National Director's Column - Increase Collaboration among Federal Agencies and with Private & Public Sector
Legislative Corner - Congress Approves Pieces of American Jobs Act
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Spotlight on: The Minnesota MBDA Business Center

October 2011

MBDA National Director's Column - Building Relationships at MED Week
Legislative Corner - Public Comment Sought on Proposed Changes to Size Standards
Farewell and Thank you to Several MBDA Team Members
MBDA Helps MSF Global Solutions Grow Beyond Hurricane Katrina
Upcoming Events

September 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director's Column - Commitment to Minority Entrepreneurs and Getting Americans Back to Work
MED Week 2011 Update
Legislative Corner - President Obama Presents Jobs Package to the Nation
MBDA Helps VisionIT Create Jobs in Diverse Communities
Upcoming Events

August 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director's Column - National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week
Legislative Corner - Deficit Super Committee, Appropriations Highlight Returning Congress’ Schedule
MED Week 2011 Conference Registration
MBDA Native American Business Enterprise Centers Help Rural Communities
Upcoming Events

July 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director's Column - MBDA Facilitates Job Growth by Fostering the Development of Minority-owned Businesses
Legislative Corner - Members of Congress Look to Create Jobs in Emerging Industries
MED Week 2011 Conference Highlights
MBDA and Sacred Power Corp. – Creating Jobs of the Future
Upcoming Events

June 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Directors' Column - We Can Win the Future
Legislative Corner
MBDA Helps Aviation Parts Company Fly to New Heights
MBDA Seeks Bids for Business Center Focused Exclusively on Federal Procurement
Upcoming Events

May 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director's
States and Localities Review and Revamp Minority Contracting Programs
MBDA Federal Procurement Center Pilot Program Solicitation Announced
MBDA is Now Accepting Nominations for MED Week 2011 Awards
MBDA Helps Foxit Software Innovate Beyond Borders

April 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director's Earth Day Message
Save the Date: MED Week 2011
Upcoming Events
Interested in Operating MBDA Business Centers?
MBDA Helping Coastal Environmental Navigate Economic Downturns

March 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director's Call to Action to Grow the Size, Scale and Capacity of Small and Minority-Owned Firms
News from the National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprises
An invitation to join MBDA at the Annual Global Merger & Acquisition Symposium in London, England
MBDA Helps Sister Sky Tap into a Legacy of Entrepreneurism

February 2011

Inside this Issue:

MBDA National Director David Hinson's remarks
The success of the largest minority owned company in Tennessee
An invitation to join MBDA at Hannover Messe 2011
February Legislative Update

January 2011

Inside this Issue:

Read Director New Year Greetings, the success of Marion Trucking Company and the upcoming events.

Current Business Newsletters

Strengthening American Business: MBDA and SBA Team Up

MBDA to host the 30th National Minority Enterprise Development Week
SBA Teams Up With AARP to Host Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day
MBDA National Director David A. Hinson Speaks at the White House Business Council Forum
SBA and America's Banks are Increasing Small Business Lending

Small Business is Big Business

10 Steps for Every Entrepreneur
Inspiring the Next Generation of America's Entrepreneurs
Innovation is at the Foundation of Business Success and Sustainability
A Country Built on Diversity Leads To An Economy Built To Last
Un país forjado sobre la diversidad brinda una economía perdurable