15 U.S.C. § 9511 — Private sector development

The Under Secretary^* may, whenever the Under Secretary^* finds it necessary or appropriate: (1) provide Federal assistance to minority business enterprises in domestic and foreign markets, directly or with private entities such as community organizations and national nonprofits, by making available (A) management resources; (B) technology and technical help; (C) financial, legal, and marketing services; and (D) workforce-development services; (2) encourage minority business enterprises to create joint ventures and projects (A) with other minority business enterprises or (B) with public or private entities, including community organizations and national nonprofits, to increase the share of market activity performed by minority business enterprises; and (3) help private entities and Federal agencies advance minority business enterprises.