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Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2024

October 18, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation highlights federal policy priorities and ongoing investment programs aimed at minority-owned businesses, which may impact access to capital and government contracts for entrepreneurs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Minority-owned business owners

These business owners are the target demographic for federal loan programs, contracting goals, and resource initiatives mentioned in the proclamation.

Small Business Administration

The agency is tasked with implementing lending programs and managing capital access initiatives for small businesses.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 18, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued a proclamation designating October 20–26, 2024, as Minority Enterprise Development Week to recognize the contributions of minority-owned businesses to the U.S. economy. The document highlights various administration initiatives, including the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at increasing capital access and federal contracting opportunities for these enterprises.

Key Facts

  • Minority-owned businesses generate nearly $2 trillion in annual revenue.
  • The administration aims to increase the share of federal contracts for disadvantaged businesses to 15 percent by 2025.
  • SBA-backed loan rates for Black-owned businesses have tripled since 2020.
  • The American Rescue Plan invested $10 billion to support small business capital access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Minority Enterprise Development Week?
It is a designated week to celebrate the achievements of minority business owners and recommit to promoting economic equality and resource access.
What specific federal goals are mentioned regarding contracts?
The administration has set a goal to increase the share of total federal contracts going to disadvantaged businesses from 10 percent to 15 percent by 2025.

Why It Matters

This proclamation highlights federal policy priorities and ongoing investment programs aimed at minority-owned businesses, which may impact access to capital and government contracts for entrepreneurs.

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Federal Contracting Goal Increase

The administration explicitly states a goal to increase federal contract shares for disadvantaged businesses from 10% to 15% by 2025.

Small Business Administration

Connected Entities

organizationMinority Business Development AgencyMap →
organizationSmall Business AdministrationMap →
otherAmerican Rescue PlanMap →
personKamala HarrisMap →
personJoseph R. Biden Jr.Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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