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|ConvenienceDevelopmental Stage= EasyGrowth|Developmental StageNon-Profit Status= EarlyYes|WebsiteURL= http://www.mbda.gov/businesscenters/houston|Start DateContact Phone Number=(713) 718-8974|Non-Profit StatusProject=[[Guide to Small Business in Houston]]|Networking=yes|Education=yes|Certification=no|Financing=yes|Consulting=yes|Coworking=yes|Meeting=yes|Women=no|Minorities=yes|Mentoring=yes|Cost=$|Accessibility= YesModerate|Contact Informationemail= 713-718-8974

Global Business Development<br />==Services include identification of export markets, facilitation of global transactions, international trade missions and market analysis, and overseas market promotion assistance.<br />==

'''Procurement Assistance, Access to CapitalMarkets'''<br />Services include identification of domestic Business specialists help business owners identify potential export markets, analyze global markets and facilitate global financing transactions, access hard-to-reach contract opportunities, equity financing, brokerage of financial transactionsleverage opportunities in Texas and United States markets, identification and closure of merger facilitate joint ventures to build capacity and acquisition transactionsincrease revenue.<br />

'''Access to ContractsCapital'''<br />Services include identification Houston MBDA Business Center helps business owners apply for loans and lines of procurement opportunitiescredit, solicitation analysismanage equity investments, bid receive bonding and proposal preparationinsurance, negotiation and closing, research contract award historiesperform asset-based lending.<br />

'''Access to MarketsContracts'''<br />Services include government Identification of procurement assistanceopportunities, private sector contract identification solicitation analysis, bid and specialized certification assistance including 8(a)proposal preparation, negotiation and assistance with market closing, researchcontract award histories.<br />

'''One-on-One Business Consulting'''<br />Specialists provide assistance through business development, capacity building, marketing and branding, and financial assessments and valuations. <br /> '''Other Strategic Business ConsultingServices'''<br />Services include sales consulting the facilitation of minority certification, and invitations to trainings, seminars, and other events that help professional and forecastingbusiness development. <br/>  '''Criteria'''<br />Houston MBDA Business Center looks for minority-owned businesses with at least $1 million in annual revenue. Clients include African Americans, market feasibility studiesHispanic Americans, operations management Asian and quality controlPacific Islander Americans, Native Americans, Asian Indian Americans, bid preparation and bonding (construction)Hasidic Jewish Americans. Ideally, the business will have been in business for three or more years. Additionally, MBDA seeks businesses in high-growth industries which include green technology, clean energy, health care, infrastructure, and manufacturing facility leasingbroadband technology.<br /> [[category:Public]]