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The Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) is a program of the Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation designed to aid Black and Hispanic businesses prepare for growth. The MBA helps these businesses identify and overcome barriers, which often include limited access to capital, key decision makers, and information. By providing practical tools for change, program participants are positioned to increase capacity, create jobs, and build wealth.
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Current Cohorts
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Past Cohorts
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About the Minority Business Accelerator
Minorities own almost the same number of companies as non-minorities in Hillsborough County.
However, minority businesses contribute less than 5% of the total revenue in Hillsborough County.
The Minority Business Accelerator Mission
To help black and hispanic businesses reposition themselves to attract capital, scale their business operations, and increase sustainability in the marketplace.
The Minority Business Accelerator is part of the Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation.
Strategies For Success
Attract Capital
- Foster positive banking relationships
- Improve credit worthiness
- Increase opportunities to receive traditional and alternative capital sources
Scale Business Operations
- Devote time to develop as a results-producing leader and business owner
- Invest in recruiting and retaining top talent and promote a positive company culture
- Adapt to industry and client demands
Sustainability
- Build a robust pipeline of clients and identify future “high-value” business opportunities
- Generate multiple streams of business revenue
- Create and maintain a solid business infrastructure to demonstrate the ability to perform exceptionally
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Past Cohorts
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