OpportunityTitle: MBDA Business Centers (29)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: For-profit entities (including but not limited to sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations), non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes and educational institutions are eligible to apply to operate MBDA Business Centers.Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; and, facilitating entry and large scale transactions in global markets.  It is also anticipated that the mission of successful applicant organizations will align with both the mission of MBDA and the MBDA Business Center program objectives.
Description: This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center (&#8220;Center&#8221;) program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in twenty-nine (29) locations. MBDA Business Centers are established to provide technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services are provided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided will assist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs.Pre-Application Teleconference: MBDA will conduct a pre-application teleconference on &#8211;October 15, 2015. The time of the pre-application teleconference has yet to be determined. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the teleconference. Please visit the MBDA Internet Portal at www.mbda.gov for more information.
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GrantorContactText: Ms. Joann J. Hill, Chief &lt;br/&gt;MBDA Office of Business Development &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Department of Commerce  &lt;br/&gt;1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 &lt;br/&gt;Washington, DC 20230 &lt;br/&gt;Tel: 202-482-1940 &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Nakita Chambers &lt;br/&gt;MBDA Program Manager &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Department of Commerce &lt;br/&gt;1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 &lt;br/&gt;Washington, DC  20230 &lt;br/&gt;Tel: 202-482-0065 &lt;br/&gt;