Executive Order Rescinds Directive for Washington State Initiative 200 (I-200)
Inslee updates decades-old affirmative action guidance to better achieve equity in hiring, education and contracting. Instead, the directive was overly restrictive. On January 17th, Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive […]
Washington MBDA Business Center: COVID-19 Business Information & Resources
See the following news and information compiled by Washington MBDA Business Center related to COVID-19 business resources. You can also follow us on our Facebook page for more updates. Latest […]
2021 MBDA Accomplishments
Now a permanent agency, MBDA is poised to develop and deliver additional resources that will help minority businesses grow in number and scope. Minority business in the U.S. has come […]
MBDA 2021 Year in Review
This has been a momentous year for the Minority Business Development Agency! Join us in taking a look back on the challenges and achievements of 2021. 2021 Year highlights include: […]
Business Impact Northwest: Consider Building a BAIL Team – It’s Not What You Think It Is.
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team in place that would help you avoid troubles with your business? You can have such a team – your BAIL team. Your […]
Regional Program Propels BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses Toward Growth
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Washington Business Center, in partnership with the Economic Development Board (EDB) for Tacoma-Pierce County, has launched Continued Acceleration, a program ensuring ongoing support of […]
The Minority Business Development Agency is Permanently Authorized in Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
[Washington, DC | November 15, 2021] – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) […]
New City of Tacoma Small Business Recovery Grant Application Now Open
Funding Opportunity for Tacoma-based businesses: Small Business Recovery Grants of $15,000 each are now available to Tacoma-based micro-businesses of 15 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, including the owner(s). Eligible businesses […]
SBA: Microloans, Grants Updates, Upcoming Events
Read the latest Seattle-Spokane SBA bulletin to learn about: > Microloans, how to use them, and which microlenders are available to apply with. > SBA Awards $388,000 in PRIME Grants […]
A Proclamation on Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden has declared September 19-25, 2021 as National Minority Enterprise Development Week. Click here to read the proclamation. 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference Hub is […]
