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 The Houston Minority Business Development Agency Business Center strives to encourage United States supports growth and competitiveness in minority-owned business growth and competitivenessbusinesses in the United States. The agency business center is operated by Houston Community College and receives funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency. Staffed by business specialists, MBDA Business Centers support minority businesses to access procurement opportunities, markets and capital.

'''Global Business DevelopmentProcurement Assistance, Access to Markets'''<br />Business specialists help business owners identify potential export markets, analyze global markets, and facilitate global transactions, access hard-to-reach contract opportunities, leverage opportunities in Texas and United States markets, and facilitate joint ventures to build capacity and understand trade missionsincrease revenue.<br />

Houston MBDA Business Center helps business owners identify domestic apply for loans and global financing opportunitieslines of credit, orchestrate financial transactionsmanage equity investments, receive bonding and close merger insurance, and acquisition transactionsperform asset-based lending. <br />

'''One-on-One Business Consulting'''<br />Specialists provide assistance through business development, capacity building, marketing and branding, and financial assessments and valuations. <br /> '''Access Other Strategic Services'''<br />Services include the facilitation of minority certification, and invitations to Marketstrainings, seminars, and other events that help professional and business development. <br/>  '''Criteria'''<br />Market research Houston MBDA Business Center looks for minority-owned businesses with at least $1 million in annual revenue. Clients include African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans, Asian Indian Americans, and government procurement assistanceHasidic 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, private sector contract identificationinfrastructure, and specialized certification assistance including 8(a)broadband technology.<br />