Department of Homeland Security Public Comment Reference Doc. DHS–2012–0026
HSAAC National Minority Technology Council Public Comment
October 16, 2012
Minority Technology Industry Statistics 1
US Census surveys identified over 65,000 employers who
The US Federal Department of Homeland Security, in order to facilitate
are minority owned and
public participation, is inviting public comment on the issues to be
provide technology services.
considered by the newly formed Homeland Security Academic Advisory
We employ over 500,000 and
Council. The National Minority Technology Council recognizes the vital
generate over $100 Billion in combined annual sales.
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Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council – (HSAAC) Comments
The National Minority Technology Council represents over 9,000 minority technology companies
importance of the Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD–8): National Preparedness and the directive’s spirit of inclusion. There are new considerations the Council wishes to illuminate for the record regarding Research & Development, and the inductive relationships being forged with our minority technology company members, federal labs, and the venture
located in 40 Districts across
capital community. HSAAC has appropriately focused on minority student
the US. Our Registered
recruitment, retention, and degree relevance. The Council encourages
Members generate over $20
both DHS and Academe to include our industry as a relevant advisor and
Billion in sales every year.
partner for both national security and economic development.