MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINS U.S.-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) provides access to the global economy for minority business enterprises (MBEs) and has prided itself on remarkable success over the last 40 years of promoting business growth for minority businesses. The agency assists minority business owners with consulting services, contract and financing opportunities, bonding, certifications, training, and building business-to-business alliances.

In 2009, the Chicago National Enterprise Center (CNEC) is making a special effort to provide support for MBEs in expanding their corporate strategy and international business development. The initial focus will be on China and expanding to other Asian Countries the following years.

The MBDA works with government agencies, trade development organizations and minority-owned businesses in order to guide MBEs on doing business in China. The MBDA establishes working relationships with

Economic Development organizations of the Chinese government at various levels to provide continued support for future MBE business ventures in China or the U.S.

During the U.S.-China Business Summit, MBDA will discuss their various roles and show attendees how to obtain minority business certifications at various government levels and leverage those certifications to achieve their business goals.

MBDA representatives George Mui and Eric Dobyne will present topics, which include:

• Globalization and Minority-Owned Businesses in the United States - Discussion will focus on the MBDA globalization support program and how Minority business owners can leverage it to expand their business.
• Understanding the Certification Maze - Discussion will focus on the minority business certification process at various government levels and the private sectors. After attending this seminar, Minority business owners will learn how they can leverage these certifications to achieve their business goals.