News You Can Use - August 2018 Update

The Meda $1 Million Challenge is now OPEN

Are you a minority entrepreneur? Do you need financing to take your business idea to the next level? Enter the Meda $1 Million Challenge today and let us know why you think your business rises above the rest!

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AGMA Secures Puerto Rico, Thanks To Help from MBDA

Edgardo J. Toro was met with a healthy dose of skepticism whenever he discussed his company’s plans to pursue a $20 million contract from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hurricane Maria had just devastated Puerto Rico, and Toro was among the millions of islanders committed to staying and rebuilding. As the CEO of AGMA Security Service, Toro knew his company could play a vital role in Puerto Rico’s rebirth.

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4 Ways MBEs Impact the Nation’s Supply Chain

Supply chains move materials, products, information, and money from vendors to purchasers to consumers, driving economic growth in an increasingly globalized world. As minority business enterprises (MBEs) continue to expand their influence in the U.S. economy, commitment to supplier diversity presents an opportunity to access modern markets and innovative products. Here are four facets of the U.S. supply chain through which MBEs are driving growth.

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Webinar: Create More Personalized Email Messages for Better Results

As a small business, you have an advantage over larger businesses. You see and interact with your customers on a daily basis. These relationships with your customers, clients, or members allow you to create more personalized email marketing efforts that get great results.

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6 Certifications Your Minority Business Enterprise Could Pursue

You can get a jump start on your organization’s long-term contract growth by considering these six minority business enterprise certifications.

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Dr. Louis Lynn awarded the Order of the Palmetto

Please join the Minority Business Development Agency and the Columbia MBDA Business Center in congratulating Dr. Louis B. Lynn for being awarded the Order of the Palmetto. Dr. Lynn, who is a 30-year client of the Center, was given this prestigious award on Thursday, August 2nd by Gov. Henry McMaster. The Order of the Palmetto is the highest award a South Carolina civilian can receive for exceptional lifetime service and accomplishments of statewide or national significance.

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Webinar: 4 Secrets to Grow Your Business Independent of Your Role

Are you tired of the pressure and anxiety of having your business’s success or failure hinge on your personal role in the company? Do you want to grow your company beyond your own personal production for the business?