Minority and Small Business Resources

Minority and Small Business Resources is sponsored by Mississippi Development Authority. Provides resources and programs to support minority-owned, woman-owned, and small businesses in Mississippi.

Small and Minority Business Resources | Mississippi Development Authority Small and Minority Business Resources Big support for minority and small businesses Mississippi connects businesses to the people and resources they need. These connections ensure small, minority- and woman-owned businesses remain a driving force in our state’s economy.

Through the Minority and Small Business Development Division, companies gain access to public and private partners that open doors to new markets and investments.

Small Business Certification Application Small Business Administration Minority Business Certification Become a certified minority or woman-owned business Qualifying as a minority or woman-owned business can help attract new business and opportunities with school and government entities, leading to diversified income. Learn more about our certification program by clicking below.

Discover Educational Programs & Workshops Several programs and workshops offered through MDA help minority and women-owned businesses increase their competitiveness. Customized business development workshops provide assistance with planning and general management, accounting and financial management, networking, negotiating, branding and marketing and more.

The Model Contractor Development and Contractor License Review programs teach small construction contractors the value of licensure and help them improve their operations and increase bonding capacity. Mississippi APEX Accelerator Program An important part of Mississippi’s economy is the procurement of commercial and government contracts for the state's small businesses.

The Mississippi APEX Accelerator helps businesses identify, compete for and win government contracts. Through no-cost counseling, training and technical assistance, APEX counselors guide companies through the government procurement process and help position them for success. Millions of dollars in government contracts are awarded to Mississippi businesses each year with support from the program.

It operates through the Mississippi Development Authority’s Minority and Small Business Development Division. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Department of War – Office of Industrial Base Growth, with matching support from MDA, local governments and economic development organizations throughout the state.

The Agency Bid Bank complements the services provided through the Mississippi APEX Accelerator by helping Mississippi’s small businesses identify government contracting opportunities.

In partnership with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration , the resource provides access to available state bids and procurement information by connecting businesses with opportunities that match their capabilities and helping increase their competitiveness in the marketplace. Visit MS Apex Accelerator Contracting Opportunities Are you a minority or woman business owner ready to expand?

Join the Mississippi Minority Business Registry (link above) to unlock new contracting opportunities and connect with buyers across the state. Create your free account and register today. No certification is required to register, but registration does not certify your business.

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