MBDA AMC Baltimore
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Empowering Socially Economically Disadvantaged Manufacturers for Growth and Success

The Baltimore MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center is dedicated to fostering the growth and success for Socially Economically Disadvantaged Businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through personalized business consulting, we help entrepreneurs navigate challenges, access new opportunities, and scale their businesses. Whether it’s securing funding, breaking into global markets, or refining operations, we provide the tools, expertise, and connections to turn your vision into reality.

Market Expansion

95%

Operational Excellence

86%
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Meet Our Team

N. Scott Phillips

Scott Phillips has been an advisor and advocate for minority businesses for over twenty five years as an attorney in private practice and as a former Project Director of IBM’s federal small business program. His experience includes government contracting, project management, financing and business development.

N. Scott Phillips
Title: Director
Email: [email protected]
Anthony Robinson

Anthony W. Robinson for the past twenty five years has been President of the Minority Business Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF). As President he has guided the organization into the premiere legal advocacy and watchdog organization on behalf of the minority business community.

Anthony Robinson
Title: Business Consultant
Email: [email protected] 
LaToya C. Staten

LaToya C. Staten is a tech and talent ecosystem builder and ecosystem engagement strategist. She leads several initiatives focused on advancing, public-private economic and workforce development opportunities in key technology and innovation industries.

LaToya C. Staten
Title: Business Consultant
Email: [email protected]
Christine Platter

Chris Plater’s oversight of business and workforce programs across Maryland industries includes staffing stakeholder advisory groups in the public and private sectors representing manufacturers and minority-owned companies and providing media and events management.

Christine Platter
Title: Special Projects
Email: [email protected]
Uchenna Mildred Udeh

Uchenna leads in the provision of administrative and project support to ensure workplace productivity at MBDA AMC. Prior to joining AMC, she lived and worked in Nigeria and Canada. She worked as an administrative assistant on operations for a global hotel group. She was also the sole proprietor of her small business, dealing in cultural cuisine. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from UNBSJ.

Uchenna Mildred Udeh
Title: Project Administrator
Email: [email protected]
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Our Partners

The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development (SMBA&D) launched the B2G Diversity Management System to monitor Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) goals that are set on contracts.

MBDA Baltimore works with MMG to provide access to capital and alternative financing solutions for minority-owned businesses. This partnership strengthens the financial foundation of manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic.

The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council was established in 1972. It is one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the only nationally certifying authority. CRMSDC also operates one U.S. Department of Commerce Virginia Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center.

Through this partnership, MBDA Baltimore connects minority manufacturers with state-level resources, funding opportunities, and certifications. The goal is to enhance economic inclusion and support the success of diverse businesses.

MBDA Baltimore collaborates with the City of Baltimore's Minority & Women-Owned Business Development office to provide essential resources and advocacy for minority manufacturers.

Partnering with VMA, MBDA Baltimore supports manufacturers in navigating industry challenges, accessing training programs, and expanding their market reach. This collaboration strengthens the manufacturing ecosystem across Virginia and beyond.

MBDA Baltimore partners with RMI to advance manufacturing innovation and support workforce development. This collaboration empowers manufacturers to adopt cutting-edge practices and drive economic impact.

Driving Innovation to Strengthen U.S. Critical Infrastructure An integrated, cross-resource ecosystem where businesses, organizations, government agencies, and the workforce can organize, network, and collaborate to drive critical infrastructure development and achieve a shared vision.

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