MBDA Internal/External Client Engagement Form

OMB Non-Substantive Change Request

Department: Commerce

Agency: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

Title: Online Database: Customer Relationship Management/Performance

OMB Control Number: 0640-0002

The MBDA requests a non-substantive change to the currently approved Online Database: Customer Relationship Management, MBDA Internal/External Client Engagement Form Information Collection Request. The MBDA received clearance on August 31, 2023. We request approval for this change in the next 5 days.

Background and Justification

The U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) mission is to foster the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises (MBEs). MBDA accomplishes its mission by funding and working cooperatively with Business Centers that assist clients with facilitating transactions through referrals, business consulting, contract bid/proposal preparation, loan packaging, and/or matching contract opportunities and capital sources (i.e., loans, equity, bonding, etc.). In addition, Business Centers help clients to achieve their growth objectives by connecting them with prospective strategic partners through business-to-business matching, teaming arrangements, joint ventures, or other strategic advisory services.

Data Collection

The following non-substantive changes will not change the scope of the collection.

1. The language in the MBDA Internal/External Client Engagement Form Information Collection Request was revised to improve the mission and funding clarity.

Burden

There is no change in respondent burden hours associated with this request.