From the Director | Resources Lead Spring Discussions |
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We met with the Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Advisory Board to discussed ways of improving center operations, increasing client engagement and awareness of capital resources, and expanding our resources and services through the MiHUB Cooperative.
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The May MiHUB Monday highlighted the opportunities in the Biden Infrastructure bill with two great guests, Chris Ward and Kenneth Canty, providing actionable insight.
This month we introduce Chris Plater in a new role in our "Meet Our Team" mini-series, continuing to highlight the members of the Center's operating team. With a little more insight into our backgrounds, you might see additional ways for us to be of assistance.
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N. Scott Phillips
Director
Mid-Atlantic Region MBDA
Advanced Manufacturing Center -Baltimore
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Chris Plater, Special Projects Manager |
Chris Plater has a new role with the MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center, supporting special projects, including the establishment of the Center's Advisory Board, interface with the Manufacturing Innovation Hub Cooperative (MiHUB), and launch of collaborative minority manufacturing symposiums with the MiHUB. |
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Formerly Administrator for the Center, Chris' background includes tenure with Maryland’s business and economic development department. There she supported statewide business and workforce development across key industry sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and bioscience. She also specialized in small, minority, and women owned business development and oversaw administration and start-up for a number of new business assistance initiatives. Chris has worked with four East Coast universities and currently supports business and workforce development for manufacturing and maker communities as an entrepreneur. |
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MiHUB Co-op is accepting applications for membership. Contact Mark Lawrence for information.
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The MiHUB Cooperative is a member owned and operated entity committed to supporting the shared growth and development of minority manufacturers and their communities. The MiHUB facility is co-located in Baltimore at 1100 Wicomico Street with strategic partner, Harbor Designs and Manufacturing. MiHUB provides shared services to include product design, marketing, financing, and administrative support. The self-sustaining co-op leverages member and stakeholder investments to develop systems and infrastructure to support core operations. |
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The Manufacturing Innovation Hub Cooperative (MiHUB) is located in Baltimore but serves minority manufacturers worldwide. We exist to connect the ecosystem between minority manufacturers and innovation to ensure that the manufacturing industry is diverse to continue to accelerate, grow, and thrive.
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From Our Network Organizations |
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MBDA MED Week Nominations Open |
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From an estimated 300,000 minority-owned firms in 1969 to more than nine million today, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has led the way in gaining public recognition of the achievements and economic contributions of minority-owned firms. The MBDA National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards are the highest level of national recognition that a U.S. minority-owned firm can receive by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
These prestigious awards, bestowed during National Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week), celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority entrepreneurs, as well as the individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing minority business enterprises
MBDA invites nominations in three main award categories:
MINORITY FIRMS OF THE YEAR
- Minority Construction Firm of the Year
- Minority Export Firm of the Year
- Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year
- Minority Health Products and Services Firm of the Year
- Minority Emerging Technology and Industries Firm of the Year
- Minority Marketing and Communications Firm of the Year
- Minority E-Commerce Firm of the Year
- Minority Veteran-Owned Firm of the Year
- Robert J. Brown Minority Business Enterprise of the Year
CHAMPIONS OF MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Access to Capital Award
- Advocate of the Year
- Distinguished Supplier Diversity Award
INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION
- Abe Venable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award
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Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council & Virginia MBDA Business Center |
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Our annual Super Matchmaker Conference allows MBEs exclusive access to the region’s leading corporations, federal, state and local government agencies all under one roof! |
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Specialized Programs for
Manufacturers & Government Contractors
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The Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) provides companies with services and access to public and private resources to enhance growth, improve productivity, reduce costs, and expand capacity. Get information on MEP in your state.
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NMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing | Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council | June 2, 2022 | Register
Maryland Manufacturing Innovation 2022 Conferences | Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership | June 8 & October 6, 2022 | Maryland | Register
Business Breakfast With Mayor Brandon | Mayor’s Office of Small, Minority and Women Business in Partnership with J. P. Morgan Chase | June 23, 2022 l 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT l Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209 | Register
2022 Maryland Manufacturing Celebration | Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland | November 17, 2022 | Learn More
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PLUS | Visit Baltimore City SourceLink
Events, services, resources, more for small businesses operating in Baltimore City.
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SourceLink is hosted by our Center's operator, the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Development.
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NATIONAL, REGIONAL & STATE
COVID-19 NOTICE, RESOURCE, SERVICE LINKS
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