Jessica G. Cavazos Sworn-in as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development

By Jennifer Pasley | May 12, 2023 |

On Monday, April 24, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) appointed Jessica Cavazos as the first-ever Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, another historic milestone for the MBDA. Prior to joining the agency, Cavazos served as President and CEO of the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce. Cavazos also has a strong background…

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Don Cravins Jr. Named First-Ever Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development

By Jennifer Pasley | May 3, 2023 |

Donald R. Cravins, Jr. is now the first-ever Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). His historic appointment followed the codifying of the MBDA, which passed the agency into law, making it a permanent institution.  This significant elevation in authority and influence, as…

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