If you’re a small business owner who belongs to an underrepresented group, you may be eligible for certain business certifications that can help you access more government contracts and private-sector opportunities.
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SBA Administrator, Guzman Announces Members of the Council on Underserved Communities
U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman named Ying McGuire, CEO and President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), to serve on the reconvened Council on Underserved Communities (CUC) authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

9 Best Small Business Startup Loans for Minorities
To encourage minority entrepreneurs to access capital, we have studied and evaluated various loan and financing options.

10 Small Business Grants for Minorities in 2020
There are many grants available for minority-owned businesses. Find out how you can take advantage of these grant programs to start or grow your business.

NMSDC Secures Partnership to Connect MBEs with PPP Funding
The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new partnership between their Business Consortium Fund (BCF) and Midwest BankCentre to assist certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with funding access through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Details about how to access funding are available online by visiting BCF’s website at www.bcfcapital.com/ppp-disclosure.