Below you will find information on various resources available to small, minority and women-owned businesses. 

RESOURCES

Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC)
Assist Asian-owned businesses to compete in the mainstream marketplace.
     150 Lafayette Street, Suite 901
     New York, NY 10013-3116
     Ph: (212) 966-0100; Fx: (212) 966-2786

Community College Workforce Alliance
Offers a variety of programs through the Center for Entrepreneurial Development for individuals who are considering starting a small business, or for entrepreneurs who wish to enhance their business skills.
     P.O. Box 73570
     Richmond, VA  23235 
     Ph:  (804) 523-2292

Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense & Education Fund (MBELDEF)
Defends, advocates, and promotes domestic and international policies affecting equitable and full participation of minority enterprises in the local, regional, national, and global marketplace.
     419 New Jersey Avenue, SE 
     Washington, DC 20003
     Ph: (202) 289-1700; Fx: (202) 289-1701

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)
Addresses the needs and concerns of minority contractors.
     666 11th Street, NW, Suite 520
     Washington, DC 20001
     Ph: (202) 347-8259, Fx: (202) 628-1876

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Represents the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses.
     1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 330
     Vienna, VA 22182
     Ph: (703) 506-3268, (800)-55-NAWBO; Fx: (703) 506-3266

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Seeks to provide a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. 

Verizon Entrepreneurial Resource Center
     AdvanTech
     501 E. Franklin St.
     Richmond, VA 23219
     Ph: (804) 521-4320

Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC)
Promotes and facilitates the development of business relationships between its members and certified minority-owned enterprises.  The goals of VMSDC are to expand business opportunities for minority-owned companies and to help build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business development.
     Bank of America Center
     1111 East Main Street, 3rd Floor
     Richmond, VA 23219
     Ph: (804) 780-2322; Fx: (804) 780-3171

PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS

The Market Segment Group
Research group specializing in multicultural markets. Consultants assist clients in preparing for, planning, and developing Multicultural and other targeted Marketing Programs.
     info@marketsegment.com
    201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 804
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    Ph: (305) 669-3900, Fx: (305) 669-3901