Archive for January, 2024

Missed an issue of our Connections newsletter in 2023? Here's a chance to get caught up! February 2023 | New Year Exciting Opportunities IssueMay 2023 | Minority Made IssueJune 2023 | Summer School IssueJuly 2023 | Reset, Refresh, Refocus IssueAugust 2023 | Refresh IssueOctober 2023 | Reset IssueNovember 2023 | Refocus IssueDecember 2023 | Year End Issue Read more

"Welcome to the Maryland Manufacturing Data Dashboard. This dashboard provides a snapshot of how the state's economy is performing in general, and in particular in the manufacturing sector." (Md MEP) Read more. Read more

"The Virginia MFG Competitiveness Index represents 55 metrics divided into five categories...." (Virginia Manufacturers Association) Read more. Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced that Under Secretary Donald “Don” Cravins will be stepping down from his role as MBDA Under Secretary. Under Secretary Cravins was the first-ever Under Secretary to lead the bureau, which operates within the Department of Commerce. During his tenure, the agency helped minority business enterprises secure more than $8.2 billion in capital and private and government contracts. “Through his historic appointment and tenure here at the Department, Under Secretary Cravins paved the way ... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Donald R. Cravins, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, announced the formation of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council. As stated in The Minority Business Development Act of 2021, this council will advise and assist MBDA in their mission to promote the growth of minority owned businesses.    The Council is composed of nine private sector members and one representative from each of ten Federal agencies that ... Read more