Policy Initiatives:
Matters of Diversity and Inclusion
National 8(a) Association
2016 Winter Conference Agenda
February 10, 2016
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Diversity and Inclusion
 National 8(a) Association Synergies
 The Changing National Landscape
 State of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
 High Growth Rates
 Contributions to the U.S. Economy
 Ongoing Disparities
 MBDA
 Access
 Action
 Advocacy
 Next Steps
 Explore Transitioning 8(a) Graduates
 Explore Leveraging Strategic Relationships
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National 8(a) Association Synergies
 Common Intersect of Businesses Served
 Advocate 8(a) Program
 Essential Business Development Instrument
 Educating Firms on Federal Contracting
 Promoting 8(a) Firms to Federal Agencies & Prime Contractors
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Population Demographic Changes
Minority
population is
growing faster
than nonminorities
Graph excerpts from “Diversity Explosion” by William H. Frey, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, Metropolitan Policy Program
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Population Demographic Changes Notable Characteristics
Minorities are
Younger
- Anticipate high
levels of workforce entry
Non-minorities
are aging at
faster rates
- Anticipate high
levels of
retirement
Graph excerpts from “Diversity Explosion” by William H. Frey, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, Metropolitan Policy Program
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Minority Business Enterprises Growth Trend
The number of minority firms more than doubled
Minority Firms
9.0
8.0
Number in Millions
8.0
7.0
5.8
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.9
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
2002
2007
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners, September 2006
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners, June 2010
U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
2012
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Minority Business Enterprises Economic Contribution Trend
Economic activity of minority firms doubled
Minority Firms
Gross Receipts
In Trillions of Dollars
1.6
1.4
1.4
1.2
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
1
2002
2
2007
3
2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners, September 2006
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners, June 2010
U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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Minority Business Enterprises Employment Contribution Trend
Minority Firms
Number of Paid Employees
In Millions
8.0
7.2
7.0
5.8
6.0
5.0
4.7
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
2002
2007
2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners, September 2006
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners, June 2010
U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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Minority Business Enterprises Comparison of Growth Rates
2007-2012 Growth Rate Comparison
45%
40%
35%
38%
35%
30%
23%
25%
20%
Minority
15%
Non-Minority
10%
7%
5%
0%
-5%
-4%
-10%
Gross Receipts
Employees
-6%
Number of Firms
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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Minority Business Enterprises –
Comparison by Gross Receipts
Combined Gross Receipts
12.0
9.8
10.0
In Trillions of Dollars
10.5
8.0
8.0
Minority
6.0
Non-Minority
4.0
2.0
0.7
1.0
1.4
0.0
2002
2007
2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners, September 2006
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners, June 2010
U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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Minority Business Enterprises Comparison of Average Receipts
Minority firms continue to lag in size when compared to non-minority firms
Average Gross Receipts
In Thousands of Dollars
600
552
488
500
439
400
Minority
300
Non-Minority
200
178
167
174
100
0
1
2002
2
2007
3
2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners, September 2006
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners, June 2010
U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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Comparison of Average Receipts
by Employment Firms
Average Gross Receipts - Firms with Employees
In Thousands of Dollars
2.5
2.3
2.1
2.0
1.6
1.5
1.3
Minority
1.1
1.0
Non-Minority
0.9
0.5
0.0
2002
2007
2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Survey of Business Owners, September 2006
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners, June 2010
U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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Comparison of Employment Share
Minority Firms
Non-Minority Firms
11%
Number of firms
with paid employees
22%
0.9M
4.2M
7.0M
89%
14.8M
Number of firms
without paid employees
78%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Survey of Business Owners, December 2015
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ABOUT MBDA
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is an agency of the U.S.
Department of Commerce working on behalf of the nation’s 8 million minorityowned firms in support of their growth and global competitiveness.
Strategic Focus
Business Development
Maximize job creation and global competitiveness for MBEs through increased
access to capital, contracts and markets
Education, Research and Information
Produce and promote information for and about MBEs
Policy, Advocacy and Outreach
Create informed policy agendas to advocate for and to conduct outreach on behalf of
MBEs
Operational Excellence
Advance agency services by being responsive and nimble, rapidly adapting to the
changes in the MBE landscape
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MBDA B USINESS C ENTERS
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Services: Access to Contracts
• Identification of procurement
opportunities
• Solicitation analysis
• Bid and proposal preparation
• Post-award contract administration
• Business certifications and
registration assistance
• Targeted teaming arrangements and
joint ventures
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Services: Access to Markets
• First-of-its-kind MBDA Federal
Procurement Center
• Market research, feasibility
studies, and promotion
• Sales consulting and forecasting
• Business-to-Business (B2B)
matchmaking forums
• International market analysis and
trade assistance
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Services: Access to Capital
• Identify and broker financing
opportunities
• Capital identification based on
industry specialization
• Financial management and
planning
• Financing forums and networking
events
• Identification and closure of
mergers and acquisitions
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Expanding Services:
Specialty Expertise in the Network
—Advanced manufacturing
initiatives
—Capital initiatives for traditional
and alternative financing
—Exports and business linkages
in emerging economies
—Technology transfer, labs to
market and innovation
—Youth entrepreneurship
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MBDA Efforts to Support 8(a)
New to 8(a)
• Introduce & Promote
8(a) Program
• Application
Assistance &
Referral
8(a) Certified
• Opportunity
Referrals &
Matchmaking
• Advocacy
• B2B Matchmaking
• Facilitation of JV and
Teaming
Arrangements
Graduating 8(a)
• Private Sector
Referrals &
Matchmaking
• Global Opportunity
Referrals &
Matchmaking
• Supply Chain
Matching
• Mergers &
Acquisitions
• Sustainability and
continued growth
strategies
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Commerce Business Facing Programs
OS
Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization
MBDA
MBDA Business Centers
American Indian Alaska Native Centers
Specialty Centers
Opportunity Initiatives
USPTO
Inventor’s Assistance Program
Roster of Patent Attorney’s
Patent and Trademark Depository
IP Basics Programs
Trademark Assistance Center
NIST
Measurement Services
Office of Technology
Partnerships/SBIR
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Technology Innovation Program
Baldrige Performance Excellence
Program
BIS
Export Controls Counseling Centers
ITA
U.S. Export Assistance Centers
Trade Information Center
Advocacy Center
Sustainable Manufacturing
Export Trade Certificate
Export Yellow Pages
NTIS
Strategic Partnership Program
World News Collection
Invest in America
National Technical Reports Library
Trade Missions Program
DEA Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Database Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE)
Social Security Administration’s Death Master File Global Teams Program
NTIS Customer Contact Center
Trade Agreements Compliance Program
Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement
Trade Finance Guide -Financial Services
CENSUS
International Buyer Program
Statistics of US Business
Florence Agreement Program
Survey of Business Owners
U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones
Economic Census
Haiti Earned Import Allowance
Industry Classification
Office of Textiles and Apparel
Decennial Census
Subsidies Enforcement Office
American Community Survey
Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis
Current Population Survey
Trade Remedy Compliance
Survey of Income
Petition Counseling and Analysis
Local Employment Dynamics
Watch and Jewelry Program
Business Help Site
Wool Fabric Tariff
EDA
Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers
University Centers
Revolving Loan Funds
NOAA
MMC Web Mapping
Fishery Contingency Fund
Navigational Services
Small Business Innovation Research
Digital Coast
Fishing Vessel Capital Construction
Fund
Fisheries Finance Program
Seafood Inspection
Note: Programs subject to change
ESA/BEA
Economic Indicators
Survey of Current Business
NTIA
Federal Frequency Management
Coordination of Frequency
Broadband Technology Opportunities
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Next Steps
• Support Transitioning 8(a) Graduates
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Foster Increased Collaboration
MBDA Advocacy Program
Expand in Global Markets
Leverage Technology Programs for Innovation
• Foster Strategic Relationships
• Supply Chains
• Teaming
• Mergers & Acquisitions
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Close
Diversity and Inclusion Matters
Thank You
For more information contact
Efrain Gonzalez, Jr., Associate Director, Office of Business Development,
Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce
at egonzalez@mbda.gov
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