Opportunities at the MBDA: The Minority Business Development Center is soliciting applications from entities interested in becoming part of its nationwide network of minority business development centers providing consulting services to minority business enterprises. These eight (8) grants will be for three (3) years and cover the following geographical areas: Alabama, Illinois, Florida, Indiana, Los Angeles County, Greater New Orleans, Greater Washington DC and Wisconsin. The deadline for this grant competition is January 18, 2008 at 5:00PM EST. Information and copies of the notices are available on MBDA’s website at www.mbda.gov.