The Centers of Excellence (COE) are regional business modules designed to strengthen corporate supplier diversity processes and to help minority businesses compete in a global environment. Corporate participants have the opportunity to nominate MBEs in their region to participate in these modules and be an integral part of their growth.
The business modules—comprised of eight to 10 corporate members, 16-20 MBEs and an affiliate council president— are committed to enhancing the supplier diversity process by implementing NMSDC minority business development best practices. Each module is facilitated by an NMSDC affiliate regional council and is 18-24 months in duration.
URL:http://www.nmsdc.org/programs/centers-excellence/
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
The Bank is an independent federal agency that fills gaps in private export finance in order to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers.
EXIM provides trade financing solutions – including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, and guarantees of commercial loans to foreign buyers – to empower exporters of U.S. goods and services.
URL:https://www.exim.gov/
Export.gov
Export.gov helps U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. Developed by international trade specialists and economists, here you will find trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help you understand how to export, connect with foreign buyers, and expand operations in new markets.
URL:https://www.export.gov/search#/search/?q=san%20juan%2C%20puerto%20rico&_k=mlexhr
FECC (Federal Contracting Center)
The Puerto Rico Federal Contracting Center (FeCC), a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is a division of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) focused in assisting local businesses to sell their goods and services to the federal government. FeCC is part of a nationwide network of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, a DoD funded program through cooperative agreements to assist US businesses in pursuing federal procurement opportunities.
URL:http://www.federalcontractingpr.com
Based not-for-profit educational association serves professionals and organizations with a keen interest in supply management, providing them education, training, qualifications, publications, information, and research.
URL:https://www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org/index.cfm?SSO=1
International Trade Administration (ITA)
The International Trade Administration (ITA) strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad.
URL:https://www.trade.gov/
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA Business Center, Puerto Rico is operated by the Asociación de Productos de Puerto Rico covering the entire island. The main objective is to provide technical assistance to companies so they can achieve greater participation in local and global markets using strategic growth alternatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
URL:https://www.mbda.gov/businesscenters/puertorico
National Minority Supplier Development Council
The National Minority Supplier Development Council is the global leader in advancing business opportunities for its certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connecting them to member corporations.
URL:http://www.nmsdc.org
Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO)
PRIDCO is a government-owned corporation dedicated to promoting Puerto Rico as an investment destination for companies and industries worldwide.
Their mission is to foster economic development by attracting investment and the creation of jobs within the manufacturing, life sciences, information technology, aerospace, export services, among others.
URL:http://www.pridco.com/
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRIMEX)
Supports the needs of all Puerto Rico’s small and medium enterprises (SME’s) by providing services to improve their business processes. They focused on increasing the competitiveness of PR's industrial base by bridging the productivity gap for companies, identifying opportunities for growth, and encouraging technology deployment.
URL:https://www.primexpr.org/
Emerging Leaders Initiative provides free entrepreneurship education and training for executives of small, poised-for-growth companies that are potential job creators. This intensive executive entrepreneurship series includes nearly 100 hours of classroom time. It also provides opportunities for small business owners to work with experienced coaches and mentors, attend workshops, and develop connections with their peers, local leaders, and the financial community.
URL:https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/sba-emerging-leaders-initiative
SBA Federal Contracting Assistance
SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions:
- Access to Capital (Business Financing)
- Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical Assistance & Training)
- Government Contracting (Federal Procurement)
- Advocacy (Voice for Small Business)
URL:https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
URL:https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/
PRMSDC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization affiliated to the
National Minority Supplier Development
Council (NMSDC), a leading organization that advances business
opportunities for certified minority
business enterprises and connects
them to corporate members.