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Minority Business Information: Online Resources

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CENSUS.GOV

Explore community facts (i.e. population, demographics, income) and frequently requested data of the community where you would like to establish your business.

This online resource is maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau.

MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The MBDA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes the growth of minority-owned businesses through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR

Minority Business Entrepreneur magazine is published bi-monthly and serves as a nationwide forum for minority and women business owners, corporations and government agencies concerned with minority and women business enterprise development.

BLACK OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK

The goal of Blackownedbiz is to equip black businesses with tools to strengthen networking abilities and to provide valuable business resources that will enable them to close the gap in the profit margin between black owned businesses and non–black owned businesses.

NATIONAL MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL

Based in New York, National Minoriy Business Council, Inc., is a full-service, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing listings and related services to businesses throughout the tri-state area and across the nation.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. SBA provides you the tools and points you to resources to plan, launch, manage, and grow your business.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The Department of Commerce promotes job creation and economic growth by ensuring fair and reciprocal trade, providing the data necessary to support commerce and constitutional democracy, and fostering innovation by setting standards and conducting foundational research and development.

Subjects: Business