Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - Federal agency promoting the growth of businesses owned by ethnic minorities. Register on-line for assistance with capital formation, marketing and management. U.S. Department of Commerce - This portal site in an ezine format gives access and information to the programs, services, and personnel of this cabinet-level, government department. U.S. Commercial Service - Emphasizes the promotion of exports of goods and services from the United States, particularly by small businesses and medium-sized businesses, and on the protection of United States business interests abroad. National Telecommunications and Information Administration - An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA is the Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and information technology issues. Institute for Telecommunications Sciences (ITS) - The chief research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Serves as a principal Federal resource for solving the telecommunications concerns of other Federal agencies, state and local Governments, private corporations and associations, and international organizations. Trade Adjustment Assistance For Firms (TAA) - A federal program, provides financial assistance to manufacturers affected by import competition. A network of twelve regional, non-profit organizations that manage the TAA program, Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs). Office of Civil Rights - Administers affirmative action and related programs within the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration - Established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically-distressed areas of the United States.