The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises.  Their vision is economic prosperity for all American business enterprises.

MBDA programs, services, and initiatives focus on helping MBEs grow today, while preparing them to meet the industry needs of tomorrow.

MBEs are fast-growing, innovative, and represented in every industry sector in the United States. MBDA promotes the growth of minority-owned businesses through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.  Minority-owned firms directly contribute to the U.S. economy and account for the creation of millions of U.S. jobs.

MBDA FY 2022 Annual Performance Report

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Minority Business Development Agency Advanced Manufacturing Center - Baltimore - The center assists minority-owned manufacturing companies with consulting services, contract and financing opportunities, bonding services, building business-to-business alliances, global/ teaming/joint venture opportunities, and executive training.

The Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – located in Baltimore, MD, partners with organizations in the Mid-Atlantic Region to deliver services. The Center is staffed by business specialists who assist minority businesses access markets and capital. Four centers, nationwide, are funded by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), which is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The centers promote the minority manufacturing community’s growth and global competitiveness, better equipping minority manufacturers to create and retain jobs, impact local economies, and compete successfully in domestic and global marketplaces.

These centers and their strategic partners assist minority entrepreneurs and business owners with consulting services, contract and financing opportunities, bonding services, building business-to-business alliances, global/ teaming/joint venture opportunities, and executive training.

Our goal is to help our clients

• Secure financial capital
• Identify contracting opportunities
• Categorize immediate and long-term business needs
• Provide group and one-on-one training and education
• Create and retain jobs.

Our Mission

The Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – Baltimore is an entrepreneurially focused organization committed to wealth creation in the minority business community. Our goal is to cultivate and support the minority business community in the nation’s Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond by improving access to market and financial opportunities (domestic and global), fostering key industry relationships and leveraging business expertise.

About Us

Whether it’s financing, organizational growth, bonding, or business-to-business partnering— Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – Baltimore staff can help you determine the right resources for your business. The Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – Baltimore serves minority entrepreneurs who are pursuing growth in size, scale, and capacity.
The Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center – Baltimore assists minority-owned manufacturing companies in retaining and creating jobs, obtaining procurement contracts, and financing for working capital and asset acquisition. The center is operated by the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development for the City of Baltimore.

Office Hours: By Appointment, 443-401-0242

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