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The Denver MBDA is the only federally funded agency in Colorado that was created to specifically foster the growth and competitiveness of socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.

We help all established small businesses in the U.S. by focusing on showing you how to penetrate new markets, both domestic and global, and to help your business grow in size and scale. Whether it’s securing capital, competing for contracts, proposal writing assistance or identifying a strategic partner—your success is our priority.

We offer:

  • Access to Markets

  • Access to Capital

  • Management Consulting

  • Capacity Building by Developing Growth Strategies

  • Customized Business Consulting Services

  • Proposal Writing Assistance

 

OUR MISSION

is to grow socially or economically disadvantaged businesses so that they can prosper through their own financial and economic might.

OUR VISION

is to help socially or economically disadvantaged businesses grow through economic development.

OUR STRATEGY

is to help socially or economically disadvantaged businesses grow through state and federal contracting.
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Denver MBDA

  • Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner Director

    Miriam B. Pollard is an accomplished federal program management and business development professional with extensive experience in federal grant oversight, regulatory compliance, organizational performance, economic development, and strategic partnerships.

    During her tenure with the U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce, Ms. Pollard provided oversight involving more than 100 nonprofit organizations, focusing on federal funding accountability, performance metrics, financial stewardship, and measurable program outcomes. Her expertise includes strengthening internal controls, evaluating organizational effectiveness, and aligning program performance with federal funding requirements.

    At the Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency, Ms. Pollard advanced initiatives involving access to capital, federal procurement, disaster recovery, and economic revitalization. Her work included facilitating approximately $20 million in disaster recovery contracting opportunities and supporting business growth in underserved communities.

    Her experience also encompasses the Community Reinvestment Act, strategic planning, and the intersection of public investment, private capital, and organizational sustainability.

    Drawing on a career spanning federal government, nonprofit management, public health, education, and entrepreneurship, Ms. Pollard brings a distinctive perspective to helping organizations identify opportunities, navigate complex funding requirements, strengthen performance, and position themselves for sustainable growth.

    Ms. Pollard holds a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University and professional certifications in change management, Scrum, and product ownership.

    At the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council, Ms. Pollard looks forward to building upon the strong collaborations established by previous directors.

The Denver MBDA Business Center is a federally-funded program of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and U.S. Department of Commerce. It is locally-operated by the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (MPMSDC).