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MBDA Research

Minority Business Development Agency

Research and reports from MBDA's Office of Data, Research, and Evaluation. All included documents have been either written by MBDA staff or funded through MBDA programs and grants.

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  • The Contribution of Minority Business Enterprises to the US Economy
    The Contribution of Minority Business Enterprises to the US Economy
    Winston, Ashley
    09/01/2021 | PDF
    Looks at the current and potential future contributions of employer minority firms and the key underlying drivers in their contribution to the U.S. macroeconomy. By using simple linear trends in the historical and current contributions of employer minority firms to the U.S. economy and projecting these trends forward, a baseline is established for ...
  • Calculating Parity of Minority Business Enterprises and the Expansion of the US Economy
    Calculating Parity of Minority Business Enterprises and the Expansion of the U.S. Economy
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    08/01/2021 | PDF
    The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) first tackled the question of an opportunity gap approximately twenty years ago and proposed the concept of parity as an approach to answering it. This publication provides the reader with the Agency’s current methodology for calculating entrepreneurial parity which is used to illustrate the gap betwe ...
  • Minority Exporters Characteristics and Strategies for New Business and Expansion
    Minority Exporters: Characteristics and Strategies for New Business and Expansion
    Freeman, Sharon T.
    08/01/2015 | PDF
    Provides an in-depth analysis of the export activities of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). It highlights the unique advantages MBEs possess, such as cultural affinities and multilingual skills, which make them twice as likely to export and more successful in global markets compared to their non-minority counterparts. Emphasizes the economic be ...
  • Tribal Colleges and Universities Reservation Entrepreneurship and Business Development
    Tribal Colleges and Universities: Reservation Entrepreneurship and Business Development
    05/01/2021 | PDF
    The current and potential future contributions of employer minority firms and the key underlying drivers in their contribution to the U.S. macroeconomy. By using simple linear trends in the historical and current contributions of employer minority firms to the U.S. economy and projecting these trends forward, a baseline is established for the path ...
  • Characteristics of Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs
    Characteristics of Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    03/01/2008 | PDF
    This report analyzes minority businesses to identify trends that may have impacted their performance in 2002. The report examines some of the challenges minorities may be facing in growing their businesses, such as adequate capital to start and expand the business, entrepreneurial experience and educational attainment.
  • US MinorityOwned Manufacturers
    U.S. Minority-Owned Manufacturers
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    11/01/2014 | PDF
    The document highlights the economic impact of minority-owned manufacturing firms in the US.
  • Contracting Barriers and Factors Affecting Minority Business Enterprises A Review of Existing Disparity Studies A Review of Existing Disparity Studies
    Contracting Barriers and Factors Affecting Minority Business Enterprises: A Review of Existing Disparity Studies: A Review of Existing Disparity Studies
    Premier Quantitative Consulting  ...
    12/01/2016 | PDF
    Expanded information regarding disparities in state and local government contracting between minority-owned and nonminority-owned business enterprises, provides an in-depth review and analysis of disparity studies, summaries, and reports.
  • 00001The State of Minority Business Enterprises 2002 Data
    00001:The State of Minority Business Enterprises (2002 Data)
    00001:United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    00001:08/01/2006 | 00001:PDF
    00001:Minority business enterprises (MBEs) are a rapidly growing and increasingly important segment of the U.S. and global economy. From 1997-2002, the total number of U.S. companies increased by 2 million and over 50% of this increase was accounted for by minority-owned firms. Minority-owned businesses are diverse, participating in a wide variety ...
  • The State of Minority Business Enterprises An Overview of the 2007 Survey of Business Owners
    The State of Minority Business Enterprises: An Overview of the 2007 Survey of Business Owners
    Obuko, Sumiye "Sue" ;
    Planting, Mark
    06/01/2015 | PDF
    This report examines minority businesses operating in 2007 and the growth of these firms since 2002. It does so by analyzing and comparing data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2002 and 2007 Survey of Business Owners and identifies the economic conditions under which minority business enterprises operated as well as economic and business changes that ...
  • The Probability of Winning Federal Contracts An Analysis Of Small Minority Owned Firms
    The Probability of Winning Federal Contracts: An Analysis Of Small Minority Owned Firms
    Chow, Daniel
    06/01/2022 | PDF
    Probability of certain classifiable businesses’ attainment of federal contracts using Federal contracting data. On an industry-by-industry basis, in nearly all cases, the odds of non-8(a) minority-owned small disadvantage businesses winning contracts, all else equal (size, age, legal organization, level of government clearance), were lower than the ...
  • Keys to Unlocking Business Development in Indian Country
    Keys to Unlocking Business Development in Indian Country
    Winston, Ashley
    08/01/2021 | PDF
    Identifies key factors driving business development on tribal reservations, focusing on the challenges of rural and remote locations. It highlights the need for a skilled workforce, internet connectivity, digital infrastructure, and market access, while emphasizing the role of self-governance in overcoming regulatory hurdles. Recommendations includ ...
  • Contracting Barriers and Factors Affecting Minority Business Enterprises A Review of Existing Disparity Studies A Review of Existing Disparity Studies Summary Report
    Contracting Barriers and Factors Affecting Minority Business Enterprises: A Review of Existing Disparity Studies: A Review of Existing Disparity Studies (Summary Report)
    Premier Quantitative Consulting  ...
    12/01/2016 | PDF
    Spotlights disparities in state and local government contracting between minority-owned and nonminority-owned business enterprises, provides an in-depth review and analysis of disparity studies, summaries, and reports."
  • Dynamic Diversity Projected Changes in US Race Ethnic Composition 1995 to 2050
    Dynamic Diversity: Projected Changes in U.S. Race & Ethnic Composition 1995 to 2050
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency  ...
    12/01/1999 | PDF
    The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce, commissioned the Census Bureau to prepare this in-depth report on changes in U.S. race and ethnic composition from 1995 to 2050. It is one of a series of products that MBDA will be developing on The Emerging Minority Marketplace to organize and disseminate information for ...
  • Minority Businesses Use of Internet Technology A Preliminary Case Study of Large Firms
    Minority Businesses' Use of Internet Technology: A Preliminary Case Study of Large Firms
    Lopez-Aqueres Ph.D., Waldo
    01/01/2001 | PDF
    The use of the Internet for business transactions has grown dramatically over the past few years. Approximately three out of five companies are using e-commerce to some extent and an additional one-fifth say they intend to participate in the future. Although estimates vary, there is a strong consensus about continued growth, with optimistic project ...
  • The Telecommunication Industry Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses
    The Telecommunication Industry - Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses
    Asaba Group  ...
    09/23/2001 | PDF
    Discusses trends and competitive dynamics in the telecom industry, identifying growth opportunities and capabilities required for minority businesses.
  • Increasing MBE Competitiveness through Strategic Alliances
    Increasing MBE Competitiveness through Strategic Alliances
    Asaba Group  ...
    09/03/2008 | PDF
    Increasing MBE Competitiveness through Strategic Alliances report provides practical information on how to identify the best suited strategically that can help a minority business enterprise (MBE) grow, secure new business, and compete in the global economy. Minority entrepreneurs are advised to first analyze their desired value proposition and cus ...
  • The Sophisticated Innovator Practical Insights from Provocative Stories of Innovation in Minority Business Enterprises
    The Sophisticated Innovator, Practical Insights from Provocative Stories of Innovation in Minority Business Enterprises
    Trimble, Chris
    09/13/2007 | PDF
    This paper, developed with Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, explores innovative strategies used by minority-owned businesses to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
  • New Realities for Minority Business Automotive Industry
    New Realities for Minority Business: Automotive Industry
    Asaba Group  ...
    05/01/2000 | PDF
    Highlights growth opportunities for minority suppliers in the automotive industry, discussing trends and investment considerations.
  • Automotive Industry Insights to Creating Larger MinorityOwned Businesses
    Automotive Industry - Insights to Creating Larger Minority-Owned Businesses
    Asaba Group  ...
    01/01/2000 | PDF
    Provides insights for creating larger minority-owned businesses in the automotive industry, addressing competitive challenges.
  • US Census Bureau Data Variable Matrix
    U.S. Census Bureau Data Variable Matrix
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    09/01/1999 | PDF
    U.S. Census Bureau Data Variable Matrix summarizes the availability of market research variables at the National, state and county levels. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) commissioned the Census Bureau to prepare this report on “Minority Population Growth: 1995 to 2050. It is one of a series of products that MBDA will be developin ...
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