Resources

Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
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Minority Business Development Agency MBDA Business Centers

Massachusetts MBDA Business Center

The Massachusetts MBDA Business Center is part of a national network of business centers funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Operated by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC), we are strategically positioned to help Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) prosper. Utilizing our expansive network partners and select subject matter experts, we apply our extensive knowledge and expertise beyond our core businesses to help maximize your potential while elevating your business.

https://mbdabusinesscenter-ma.com/

Puerto Rico MBDA Business Center

Desde sus inicios, el PR MBDA Business Center ha trabajado para proveer asistencia técnica a empresas minoritarias, oportunidades de contratos, acceso a capital y nuevos mercados que permitan la creación de empleos y de mayores y mejores oportunidades de negocios. MBDA es la única agencia federal creada específicamente para fomentar la plena participación y la igualdad empresarial de las empresas minoritarias en la economía nacional y global.

https://puertoricombdacenter.com/

Manhattan MBDA Business Center

The Manhattan Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center is one of 33 MBDA business centers located across the country. Operated by the Business Outreach Center (BOC) Network, the Manhattan MBDA Business Center provides technical assistance and strategic business consulting for growing Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). Its mission is to help clients achieve higher levels of growth and competitiveness both domestically and internationally.

Contact us at mbdacenter@bocnet.org /phone 718.532.2930 or visit our office at 48 Wall St. 5th Floor #10.

Organizations Serving Minority-Owned Businesses and Manufacturers

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Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council

The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC) advances business opportunities for certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connects them to corporate members. One of the region’s leading corporate membership organizations, GNEMSDC was incorporated in 1975 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.

GNEMSDC is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. GNEMSDC is one of the 24 regional councils represented across the US territories. GNEMSDC serves the six (6) New England States:  MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, and VT.

https://gnemsdc.org/

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Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program

Are you a growth-oriented manufacturer in need of specialized services to undertake innovative projects? Or are you looking for new ways to significantly improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness in the global marketplace? If so, you’ll want to learn more about the Manufacturing Innovation Voucher Fund Program (MVP), which provides financial assistance to Connecticut manufacturers.

This targeted financial assistance for eligible manufacturers will be provided in the form of a matching grant from $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Applicants must match grant awards dollar for dollar. The program is administered on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants.

https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Business-Development/05_Funding_Opportunities/Manufacturing-Innovation-Fund-Voucher-Program---MVP

 

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Manufacturing Associations

ManufactureCT

Established in 1913, ManufactureCT (formerly NHMA, the New Haven Manufacturers Association) is an association whose members include manufacturers of all kinds, located throughout Connecticut. We believe manufacturing makes the future and is vital to our state’s future and we are committed to serve as a gateway to success and fulfillment in the industry. We collaborate across industry segments and beyond, to provoke about positive change through policy and legislation, education and workforce development, and developing and sharing best practices, all of which in service to elevating awareness of and enhancing conditions for, the manufacturing industry.

https://manufacturect.org/

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Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance

EAMA is a proud Connecticut non-profit organization comprised of manufacturers, community, and industry partners working together toward a strong manufacturing future.

https://eamainc.com/

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Smaller Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut (SMA)

The mission of the Smaller Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut (SMA) is to help its members to thrive and grow through communication, education, collaboration, and advocacy.

https://sma-ct.com/