A Federally Funded Program by the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
255 East Osborn Road, Suite 202; Phoenix AZ 85304. Phone: 602-248-0007
Foster the establishment (creation), growth, expansion, & competitiveness of minority business enterprises (MBEs) by assuring access to credit, capital, markets, and consultation (Business & Professional) collateral, and other resources.
Create a strategic alliance amongst existing minority development agencies and support agencies to promote the creation, growth, expansion, & competitiveness of MBEs.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the "Arizona
Minority Business Connection" for all minority-owned businesses and
minority development agencies, facilitating synergy, simplicity,
consistency of minority business development programs and services.
Therefore we will:
- Promote the strategic role of MBEs to local and US economies.
- Promote growth in the number of MBEs.
- Promote growth in the number of jobs created by MBEs.
- Promote growth & expansion of sales and procurement revenue of MBEs
- Create programs that eliminate hurdles to all of the above
The Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Center (AMBEC) is committed to fostering the establishment and growth of minority owned firms.
AMBEC’s program concentrates on minority business enterprises with $500,000 or more in annual revenues that are generating significant employment and long-term economic growth.
Our goal is to promote the growth, expansion and competitiveness of minority-owned firms by providing professional strategic business consulting service, opportunities and resources.
Apply today:
AMBEC Application
Eligibility
Qualifying MBE's must meet the guidelines set forth by the Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) minority standards which include, but not limited to the following:
African Americans Asian Pacific Americans Hispanic Americans Asian Indians Native Americans Eskimos Aleuts Hasidic Jews