Riverside, CA – June 7, 2016 – HHCI is the proud recipient of two nominations for the 2016 Minority Construction Firm of the Year and the 2016 Minority Business Enterprise of the Year from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), an entity of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 
The MBDA helps to create and sustain U.S. jobs by promoting the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned and operated by minority entrepreneurs. The MBDA recognizes the role that minority entrepreneurs play in building the nation’s economy by honoring those businesses that are making a significant contribution through the creation of jobs, products and services, in addition to supporting their local community.
“…We are so proud to submit these nominations (on behalf of Hal Hays Construction). The challenges, stories, successes and journey are so inspiring…” said Olga Martinez, Business Consultant, at the Fresno Minority Business Development Agency Business Center. The Fresno Center is also a designated Native American Business Center.
Award winners will be announced by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the MBDA National Director during the 2016 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week ceremony. Recognized as the nation’s premier event for minority entrepreneurs and business owners, MED Week attracts minority businesses of all sizes from all industry sectors across the country. MED Week award winners represent a variety of economic sectors and are some of the nation’s most successful companies.
About the MBDA
Through a national network of more than 40 MBDA Business Centers and a wide range of domestic and international strategic partners, the MBDA provides clients with technical assistance and access to capital, contract, and new markets opportunities to create new jobs. Over the course of the Obama Administration, MBDA has helped minority-owned firms access $19.4 billion in contracts and capital which also created or retained nearly 60,000 jobs.