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USMBDA

  1. In 2010, U.S. Exports to Indonesia = $6.94 billion here's a guide to doing business in Indonesia go.usa.gov/pVu
  2. Did you know? U.S. minority-owned firms export to 41 countries, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Indonesia.
  3. IT’S A FACT! Minority-owned firms in the U.S. are more likely to export compared to non-minority-owned firms. go.usa.gov/Pmy
  4. Minority-owned firms:6X more likely to conduct business in a language other than English compared to non-minority firms go.usa.gov/pVC
  5. $7.9M available for 6 new MBDA Business Centers in states with large Native American & Alaska Native populations go.usa.gov/VLk
  6. Your source for global business knowledge! globalEDGE: A World of Resources, A World of Opportunities! go.usa.gov/Vv9
  7. Increase your company’s sales & profits by exporting 95% of the world purchasing market resides outside of the U.S. go.usa.gov/Vd7
  8. May 2012 business calendar is now available at go.usa.gov/99K #expanding horizons, #webinars, #diversity events, #conferences/expos
  9. Nominations are now being accepted for 2012 Minority Business of the Year Awards Program go.usa.gov/Vku #medweek
  10. Read the latest MBDA newsletter Changing History: Increasing Your Chances for Success go.usa.gov/VkM
  11. Award will establish a new MBDA Business Center in Memphis; Support Existing Centers in Houston, New Orleans
  12. MBDA awards $3.4 Million in grants to boost job creation - go.usa.gov/yKr
  13. Secure your competitive advantage by assessing your intellectual property knowledge go.usa.gov/yZl
  14. Voice your views on Crowdfunding & Access to Capital for Job Creators & other rulemaking proposals under the JOBS Act go.usa.gov/yD4
  15. Do you have a business story to tell? Every business has one - enter SBA's Business Video Contest: Tell Your Story! go.usa.gov/yD3
  16. Good reasons for growing your business through an acquisition or merger go.usa.gov/y1n
  17. Facts You Should Know About SelectUSA.gov go.usa.gov/y1N
  18. Facts You Should Know About Export.gov go.usa.gov/mve
  19. Facts You Should Know About the International Trade Administration (ITA) go.usa.gov/mXO