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Business specialists help business owners identify potential export markets, analyze global markets and facilitate global transactions, access hard-to-reach contract opportunities, leverage opportunities in Texas and United States markets, and facilitate joint ventures to build capacity and increase revenue.<br />

'''Access to Capital'''<br />

Houston MBDA Business Center helps business owners apply for loans and lines of credit, manage equity investments, receive bonding and insurance, and perform asset-based lending. <br />

'''Access to Contracts'''<br />

Identification of procurement opportunities, solicitation analysis, bid and proposal preparation, negotiation and closing, research contract award histories.<br />

'''One-on-One Business Consulting'''<br />

Specialists provide assistance through business development, capacity building, marketing and branding, and financial assessments and valuations. <br />

'''Other Strategic Services'''<br />

Services include the facilitation of minority certification, and invitations to trainings, seminars, and other events that help professional and business development. <br/>

'''Criteria'''<br />

Houston MBDA Business Center looks for minority-owned businesses with at least $1 million in annual revenue. Clients include African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans, Asian Indian Americans, and Hasidic Jewish Americans. Ideally, the business will have been in business for three or more years. Additionally, MBDA seeks businesses in high-growth industries which include green technology, clean energy, health care, infrastructure, and broadband technology. <br/>