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The Houston MBDA Business Center is operated by Houston Community College. The program is funded, in part, by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency and has been hosted at Houston Community College since September 2013. MBDA Business Centers are staffed by business specialists who help minority businesses access procurement opportunities, markets and capital. Our Mission is to foster the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. businesses that are minority-owned by facilitating transactions through referrals; business consulting; contract proposal preparation; loan packaging and matching Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to contract opportunities and capital sources. Source: MBDA
 
  
==Programs==
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The Houston Minority Business Development Agency Business Center supports growth and competitiveness in minority-owned businesses in the United States. The 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 Development'''<br />
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==Services==
Services include identification of export markets, facilitation of global transactions, international trade missions and market analysis, and overseas market promotion assistance.<br />
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'''Procurement Assistance, Access to Markets'''<br />
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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 increase revenue.<br />
  
 
 
'''Access to Capital'''<br />
 
'''Access to Capital'''<br />
Services include identification of domestic and global financing opportunities, equity financing, brokerage of financial transactions, identification and closure of merger and acquisition transactions.<br />
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Houston MBDA Business Center helps business owners apply for loans and lines of credit, manage equity investments, receive bonding and insurance, and perform asset-based lending. <br />
  
 
 
'''Access to Contracts'''<br />
 
'''Access to Contracts'''<br />
Services include identification of procurement opportunities, solicitation analysis, bid and proposal preparation, negotiation and closing, research contract award histories.<br />
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Identification of procurement opportunities, solicitation analysis, bid and proposal preparation, negotiation and closing, research contract award histories.<br />
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'''One-on-One Business Consulting'''<br />
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Specialists provide assistance through business development, capacity building, marketing and branding, and financial assessments and valuations. <br />
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'''Other Strategic Services'''<br />
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Services include the facilitation of minority certification, and invitations to trainings, seminars, and other events that help professional and business development. <br/>  
  
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'''Criteria'''<br />
'''Access to Markets'''<br />
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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 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 broadband technology. <br/>
Services include government procurement assistance, private sector contract identification and specialized certification assistance including 8(a), and assistance with market research.<br />
 
  
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[[category:Public]]
'''Strategic Business Consulting'''<br />
 
Services include sales consulting and forecasting, market feasibility studies, operations management and quality control, bid preparation and bonding (construction), and manufacturing facility leasing.<br />
 

Latest revision as of 14:55, 3 November 2016


Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston
Houston MBDA Business Center
Houston MBDA center.JPG
Institution Information
Name Houston MBDA Business Center
Project Guide to Small Business in Houston
Classification Development Center
Non-Profit Status Yes
Cost $
Development Stage Growth
Minorities yes
Women no
Education yes
Certification no
Consulting yes
Coworking yes
Financing yes
Meeting yes
Mentoring yes
Networking yes
Contact Phone Number (713) 718-8974
Website http://www.mbda.gov/businesscenters/houston
Contact E-Mail
Copyright © 2016 McNair Center. All Rights Reserved.

The Houston Minority Business Development Agency Business Center supports growth and competitiveness in minority-owned businesses in the United States. The 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.

Services

Procurement Assistance, Access to Markets
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 increase revenue.

Access to Capital
Houston MBDA Business Center helps business owners apply for loans and lines of credit, manage equity investments, receive bonding and insurance, and perform asset-based lending.

Access to Contracts
Identification of procurement opportunities, solicitation analysis, bid and proposal preparation, negotiation and closing, research contract award histories.

One-on-One Business Consulting
Specialists provide assistance through business development, capacity building, marketing and branding, and financial assessments and valuations.

Other Strategic Services
Services include the facilitation of minority certification, and invitations to trainings, seminars, and other events that help professional and business development.

Criteria
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 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 broadband technology.