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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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  • 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 ...
  • The New Realities for Minority Business
    The New Realities for Minority Business
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    01/01/1999 | PDF
    There is a major demographic transformation occurring in this country. Minorities, who now represent approximately 26% of the U.S. population, are expected to represent nearly 50% by 2050. This will create opportunities for consumer and business sales in those communities where minority businesses, if correctly positioned, could have a competitive ...
  • The State of Minority Business 1997 Data
    The State of Minority Business (1997 Data)
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    07/12/2001 | PDF
    The State of Minority Business provides a snapshot of the status of minority-owned businesses based on data from the 1997 Survey of Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (SMOBE) and previous surveys. Minority-owned businesses experienced substantial growth between 1992 and 1997, but continue to lag substantially in the generation of gross receipts an ...
  • 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 ...
  • Minority Population Growth 1995 to 2050
    Minority Population Growth: 1995 to 2050
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    09/01/1999 | PDF
    Minority Population Growth: 1995 to 2050 depicts these trends for an individual race and ethnic origin groups, as well as for a combined Minority population group. It is one of a series of products that MBDA will be developing on The Emerging Minority Marketplace to organize and disseminate information for and about minority business.
  • 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.
  • Minority Exporters A Resource Guide 1999
    Minority Exporters: A Resource Guide 1999
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    01/01/1999 | PDF
    This guide aids minority firms in navigating the export process by providing resources for common export challenges and a comprehensive reference for entering the global marketplace.
  • 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.
  • Minority Business Enterprises MBEs in the Global Economy The Business Case
    Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the Global Economy: The Business Case
    Owens, John ;
    Pazornik, Robert
    09/28/2003 | PDF
    This assessment explores how minority-owned U.S. businesses are engaging with global markets, highlighting ways to capitalize on international business opportunities to close financial gaps with mainstream businesses.
  • Keys to Minority Entrepreneurial Success Capital Education and Technology
    Keys to Minority Entrepreneurial Success: Capital, Education, and Technology
    Buckley, Patricia
    09/01/2002 | PDF
    This report describes the size and industry distribution of minority businesses, as well as characteristics of the business-owners themselves, looking for factors that may be contributing to the lagging entrepreneurial success rate and finds evidence that minority owners have lower rates of access to financial capital and utilization of information ...
  • Entrepreneurship Programs That Reach Minority Youth Summary and Recommendations
    Entrepreneurship Programs That Reach Minority Youth - Summary and Recommendations
    Fratoe, Frank A.
    12/01/1994 | PDF
    This report discusses entrepreneurship programs targeting minority youth since the 1980s, providing thirty examples of effective programs.
  • An Explanation of Minority Ethnic Group Differences in Entrepreneurship
    An Explanation of Minority/ Ethnic Group Differences in Entrepreneurship
    Fratoe, Frank A. ;
    Stevens, Richard L.
    01/01/1987 | PDF
    This study examines differences in business outcomes among U.S. minority groups, attributing disparities to variations in access to capital and social and human resources.
  • Disparities in Capital Access between Minority and NonMinority Businesses The Troubling Reality of Capital Limitations Faced by MBEs
    Disparities in Capital Access between Minority and Non-Minority Businesses: The Troubling Reality of Capital Limitations Faced by MBEs
    Fairlie, Robert W. ;
    Robb, Alicia M.
    01/01/2010 | PDF
    A report identifying disparities in capital access faced by minority-owned businesses post-2008 crisis, highlighting persistent barriers to financing for MBEs.
  • Democratizing Capital for Emerging Domestic Markets
    Democratizing Capital for Emerging Domestic Markets
    Yago, Glenn ;
    Pankratz, Aaron
    01/01/2000 | PDF
    Recommendations for increasing financing opportunities for minority businesses to sustain long-term economic growth.
  • Accelerating Job Creation Economic Productivity
    Accelerating Job Creation & Economic Productivity
    United States. Minority Business Development Agency
    01/01/2004 | PDF
    A report discussing the growth potential of MBEs and the importance of increasing capital access to support job creation and economic productivity.
  • Energy Utilities Industry Minority Business Development Economic Values Benefits
    Energy & Utilities Industry - Minority Business Development: Economic Values & Benefits
    Asaba Group  ...
    09/23/2001 | PDF
    This report highlights consumer market trends and quantifies dollar opportunities in minority markets, supporting minority business development for corporate engagement.
  • Energy Utilities Industry Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses
    Energy & Utilities Industry - Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses
    Asaba Group  ...
    09/23/2001 | PDF
    Discusses trends and competitive dynamics in the energy and utilities industry, detailing growth opportunities for minority businesses.
  • 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.
  • The Automotive Industry Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses
    The Automotive Industry - Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses
    Asaba Group  ...
    01/01/2001 | PDF
    Discusses trends and competitive dynamics in the automotive industry, identifying growth opportunities and capabilities required for minority businesses.
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