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“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. . . . And from there, I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations. I have built my own factory on my own ground.” Madam C.J. Walker #BlackHistoryMonth

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Today we were proud to have @SecretaryRoss and reps from @WhiteHouse & @usedgov with Chris Garcia (@MBDANatlDir) to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and recognize the contributions of African American businesses, underscoring the Administration’s commitment to minority-owned firms.

WSJ: Commerce Secretary Becomes Point Man For Promoting Commercial Space Projects wsj.com/articles/comme… #space

African-American innovators and entrepreneurs “help drive our country into the future,” @SecretaryRoss said. “Thanks to the President’s policies, there are more opportunities for African-American businesses than ever before.” #BlackHistoryMonth

.@MBDANatlDir welcomes #BlackHistoryMonth panelists Ja’Ron Smith, Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and Johnathan Holifield, Executive Director for the @WhiteHouse Initiative on HBCUs, to the stage.

Under @SecretaryRoss’ leadership at the @CommerceGov we are all focused on one overarching purpose: Helping the American Economy Grow. #BlackHistoryMonth

We are honored to have @SecretaryRoss deliver opening remarks to commemorate #BlackHistoryMonth at program today on “African-American leaders in the White House: Education, Business, & Policy” #BlackHistoryMonth2018

Getting ready for our 2018 African American Heritage Month program: an open dialogue around the impact African Americans in the @WhiteHouse are making in our country through business, education, and policy. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2018

Last week we met to discuss the Investing in Opportunity Act in the 2017 Tax Bill that will drive capital to distressed urban & rural communities, in which ~52 million Americans live. #TaxReform

Candids of the MBDA Business Center - Washington, DC and MBDA Federal Procurement Center Directors speaking about their mission and why they're vital for MBE success! #HereToServe #SupplierDiversity #MBDA #CRMSDC #MBEIC @MBDANatlDir

President Trump’s infrastructure plan will give states the flexibility to address the unique needs of their rural communities. More: 45.wh.gov/oJg6Wx

#DidYouKnow 59% of African American owned businesses are owned by women? #BlackHistoryMonth

There are 2.6 million firms owned by African Americans contributing $150B to our economy and 975K jobs. #BlackHistoryMonth

This February, we celebrate National African American History Month to honor the significant contributions African Americans have made to our great Nation #BlackHistoryMonth whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…

Diversify your revenue stream to make sure your firm’s growth doesn’t stop once your 8(a) designation expires.

We can connect your emerging business to a minority-owned peer a few years ahead who knows just how to navigate the terrain of growth, scalability and diversification.

America is entering a new period of economic revitalization and @USMBDA is invested in your success. I am confident it will be a boon for 8(a) companies.

It’s an honor to be here at the National 8a Business Conference in Nashville with so many accomplished and diverse business professionals. @National_8a twitter.com/USMBDA/status/…

Excited to be back at work promoting American entrepreneurship, a priority for this @WhiteHouse, and serving the country’s 8 million minority-owned businesses.