[United States Government Manual] [May 31, 1996] [Pages 159-160] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]Minority Business Development Agency [For the Minority Business Development Agency statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Mar. 17, 1972, 37 FR 5650, as amended] The Minority Business Development Agency, formerly the Office of Minority Business Enterprise, was established by the Secretary of Commerce on November 1, 1979, and operates under the authority of Executive Order 11625 of October 13, 1971. The Agency develops and coordinates a national program for minority business enterprise. The Agency was created to assist minority businesses in achieving effective and equitable participation in the American free enterprise system and in overcoming social and economic disadvantages that have limited their participation in the past. The Agency provides national policies and leadership in forming and strengthening a partnership of business, industry, and government with the Nation's minority businesses. Management and technical assistance is provided to minority firms on request, primarily through a network of Minority Business Development Centers funded by the Agency, as well as Minority Enterprise Growth Assistance (MEGA) Centers. Specialized business assistance is available to minority firms or potential entrepreneurs. The Agency promotes and coordinates the efforts of other Federal agencies in assisting or providing market opportunities for minority business. It coordinates opportunities for minority firms in the private sector. Through such public and private cooperative activities, the Agency promotes the participation of Federal, State, and local governments, and business and industry in directing resources for the development of strong minority businesses. [[Page 160]] Regional Offices--Minority Business Development Agency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA...................... Suite 1715, 401 W. Peachtree Robert Henderson............... 404-730-3300 St. NW., 30308-3516. Chicago, IL...................... Suite 1406, 55 E. Monroe David Vega..................... 312-353-0182 St., 60603. Dallas, TX....................... Suite 7B23, 1100 Commerce John Iglehart.................. 214-767-8001 St., 75242. New York, NY..................... Suite 37-20, 26 Federal Heyward Davenport.............. 212-264-3262 Plz., 10278. San Francisco, CA................ Rm. 1280, 221 Main St., Melda Cabrera.................. 415-974-9597 94105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- District Offices--Minority Business Development Agency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- District Address Officer Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boston, MA........................ Rm. 418, 10 Causeway St., Rochelle K. Schwartz........... 617-565-6850 02222-1041. El Monte, CA...................... Suite 455, 9660 Flair Dr., Rodolfo Guerra................. 818-453-8636 91713. Miami, FL......................... Rm. 928, 51 SW. 1st Ave., Rodolfo Suarez................. 305-536-5054 33130. Philadelphia, PA.................. Rm. 10128, 600 Arch St., Alfonso C. Jackson............. 215-597-9236 19106. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of External Affairs, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-4547.