The Minority Contractors and Business Assistance Program (MCBAP)

 MCBAP Mission Statement                                                                                To provide direct, quality business and contract procurement assistance that contributes to the growth and stability of Ohio's underutilized businesses with emphasis on minority and small at risk businesses.

The Minority Contractors and Business Assistance Program (MCBAP) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce provides outreach for the Division of Minority Business Affairs (DMBA) into the minority business community. The MCBAP program assists minority entrepreneurs with loan and bond packaging services, management, technical, financial and contract procurement assistance.

MCBAP provides one-on-one counseling to new and existing business owners. MCBAP assists minority firms with the following:

• Accessing various state and local government programs
• Completing federal, state and local certification applications
• Identifying local resources
• Referrals to financial assistance programs
• Providing access to a Plan/Bid room, which includes on-line Dodge Reports.

MCBAP Services include:

• Accounting assistance
• Loan packaging assistance
• Marketing plan development
• Estimating/Bidding assistance
• Plan rooms/Dodge Reports
• Contract procurement assistance
• Business management counseling

Here are the FY2008 upcoming state projects for MBE and EDGE clients.

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For more information on MCBAP, contact George E. Robinson II, MCBAP Director at 419-243-8191 ext. 223 or email at george.robinson@toledochamber.com