has renewed a partnership that will allow it to continue helping minority-owned small businesses in the area.
has again named the group as one of seven partners in its program.
The assistance centers help minority businesses get state benefits, and provide business training.
Kimberly Irvin-Lee is the director of the and says that minority businesses are often at a disadvantage.
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The group will get $150,000 a year for two years to run the program.
