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30th Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference

asowah — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:32:33 +0000

We hope you enjoyed MED Week 2011 and we look forward to seeing you at 30th Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference starting September 24th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

2011 MED Week Highlights

asowah — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:26:48 +0000

Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank
Remarks at Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference

2011 MED Week Photo Gallery

asowah — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:26:41 +0000

Latest News and Coverage

asowah — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0000

Puerto Rican Maker of Military Uniforms, Gear Named National Minority Small Business Person of the Year at MED Week 2011
October 3, 2011

Washington State Contractor and U.S. Treasury Official Receive Top Honors at MED Week Conference

asowah — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON – A woman-owned general contractor from Tacoma, Wash., and a federal contracting official for the Department of Treasury were announced as winners of major awards by the U.S. Small Business Administration during a luncheon held today at the 29th National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference.

SBA Signs Agreement with Department of Commerce and Republic of Turkey

asowah — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:53:58 +0000

WASHINGTON – Marie Johns, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today signed a tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) and the Republic of Turkey’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB) to encourage collaboration to assist small and medium-sized businesses with international trade opportunities.

Puerto Rican Maker of Military Uniforms, Gear Named National Minority Small Business Person of the Year at MED Week 2011

asowah — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:31:40 +0000

WASHINGTON – Oscar Quiles, president of Pentaq Manufacturing Corp., of Sabana Grande, PR, was named the National Minority Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration during the closing awards ceremony Friday night for the 29th annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference in Washington, D.C.

Public Meeting

asowah — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:43:38 +0000

David A. Hinson, National Director for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) thanks everyone for attending the MED Week public meetings. Your participation helped shape the 29th Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference.

View MED Week Presentation

Below are the previous agenda for each public meeting:

Schedule at a Glance

asowah — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:50:06 +0000

Get a quick overview of all the events, sessions and workshops happening at MED Week 2011.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Convention Registration 1:00 – 7:00 PM
MED Week Welcome Reception 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Detailed Agenda

asowah — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:42:10 +0000

Conference Highlights

White House Minority Business Roundtable

Keynote Address
Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama

Thursday, September 29
8:30am to 10am

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Floor Plans

asowah — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:26:29 +0000

Business Matchmaking Opportunity for Minority Business Enterprises

asowah — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:07:55 +0000

The 29th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week (2011 MED Week) Conference, is a great venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally.

Among the many activities, MED Week will feature a Business Matchmaking Expo and Pavilion that will encompass five events:

Teaming Portal on GovWin

asowah — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:57:24 +0000

As a thank you for registering for MED Week 2011 you have been automatically enrolled in GovWin, a Deltek network, and given access to the MDBA Teaming Portal exclusively available for use by registered attendees.

Federal Opportunity Learning Sessions

asowah — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:29:01 +0000

These sessions are another great opportunity for our Federal partners to highlight specific contract opportunities, discuss how our network of attendees can capitalize upcoming contracts and develop new vendor relationships.

The sessions will run concurrently in 20 minute intervals, with a seating capacity of 20-25 people per session. Attendance is generally on a first-come first-serve basis and will be opened to all registered MED WEEK attendees.

Event Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

Power Learning Sessions

asowah — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:06:51 +0000

This is an open forum composed of industry experts to engage with conference attendees in the areas of contracting, financing, and global growth from both federal government agencies and private corporations a variety of topics specific to their products, services and opportunities.

These sessions will be conducted in 20 minutes intervals with a seating capacity of 20-25 people per session and may be repeated once. Attendance is on a first-come first-serve basis and will be opened to all registered MED WEEK attendees.

Minority Business Leaders and Influentials to be Honored by MBDA

asowah — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:23:51 +0000

WASHINGTON D.C. (September 20, 2011) – The U.S. Commerce Department’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) proudly announces the 2011 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week award winners. Awardees will be honored at a gala on September 30 in Washington, D.C.

Speakers Bio

asowah — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:39:34 +0000

SBA & MBDA Recognize Minority Entrepreneurs and Promote Small Business Growth Strategies During MED Week 2011

asowah — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:36:07 +0000

WASHINGTON –“Emerging Industries & Markets: A Blueprint for Success” will be the focus of the 29th annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference, Sept. 27-30, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

MED Week celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding minority entrepreneurs and leaders and provides a platform for small and minority-owned businesses to learn about business growth strategies, receive premier training and networking opportunities.

Media Partners

asowah — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:09:56 +0000

MBDA and SBA would like to thank our 2011 MED Week Media Partners

Asian Fortune

An English newspaper designed to serve the pan Asian American Community (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Pakistani, Cambodian, Thai, Laotian... All Asian American groups) since 1993.

Blackonomics Sirius XM

Hosted by David Anderson, this show educates and raises the awareness to the economic issues impacting the African-American community. David encourages listeners to control their own financial destiny and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.

Business News Group

The Business News Group family of publications including its flagships, MBN USA and WE USA magazines are America’s award-winning resources for information on minority and women’s business enterprise and diversity. Reaching an audience of minority and women business owners, corporate procurement managers and executives, education professionals and government representatives, MBN USA and WE USA focus on value for the readers, advertisers and communities they serve.

Whether in print or online at mbnusa.biz and weusa.biz, regular features focus on diverse business certification, corporate purchasing trends and management tips for business owners and professionals. When it comes to current news in supplier diversity development and business growth, MBN USA and WE USA magazines are the source.

Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal

The Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal is America's leading African-American Business and Career magazine. Their mission is to be the epicenter of information for African-Americans seeking employment and business opportunities within corporate America. Their goal is to connect, educate and promote equal opportunity thus creating a more diverse environment. Their motto is "Strength in Diversity".

Hispanic Network Magazine

The Hispanic Network Magazine (HNM) Is a valuable source to assist with your Multicultural Hiring and Supplier needs. Their goal is to create an environment of teamwork in which Latin Americans and other minorities have access to all applicable business and career opportunities. They are an information source designed to bring promising, talented people together with potential employers and customers throughout the business community.

LATINA Style Magazine

LATINA Style Magazine is the first national magazine dedicated to the needs and concerns of the contemporary Latina professional workingwoman and the Latina business owner in the United States.

MBE Connect

MBE Connect is a free business social network designed to network certified and non-certified minority and women owned businesses with other business professionals. MBEConnect allows you to profile your business online, build your own personal business social networking groups, connect with corporate partners and minority organizations, and much more.

Minority Enterprise Advocate Magazine

MEA Magazine is a publication of the award-winning organization Minority Enterprise Executive Council.

Minority Business Entrepreneur

MBE magazine is published bi-monthly by Minority Business Entrepreneur and serves as a nationwide forum for minority and women business owners, corporations and government agencies concerned with minority enterprise development

Professional Woman’s Magazine (PWM)

Professional Woman’s Magazine (PWM) is dedicated to promoting the advancement of multi-cultural diverse women in all aspects of business and employment to ensure equal opportunity. PWM covers news information ranging from professional concerns to civic affairs, trends, careers and business, life-style issues, the arts, education, finance, health, technology, family, travel all of which impact a professional woman.

2011 MED Week Sponsors

asowah — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:57:03 +0000

MBDA and SBA would like to thank our 2011 MED Week Sponsors

For sponsorship information, call Venice Harris at (202) 482-1617 or email vharris@mbda.gov.

Ambassador

AT&T

AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

IBM

IBM integrates hardware, software, business consulting and IT services into business solutions to meet your goals. IBM also has strong alliances with partners to deliver business solutions.

Raytheon Company

Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.

SCORE

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years. SCORE is a valuable network of 13,000+ volunteers who offer small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge.

United Technologies Corporation

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a diversified company whose products include Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, UTC Fire & Security systems and UTC Power fuel cells.

Walmart

Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 9,198 retail units under 60 different banners in 15 countries. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked in the top ten among retailers in Fortune Magazine’s 2010 Most Admired Companies survey.

Diplomat

Deltek

Deltek is a leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms, government contractors, and government agencies. For decades, they have delivered actionable insight that empowers their customers to unlock their business potential.

ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Northrop Grumman, Corp

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

The Receivables Exchange

The Receivables Exchange is a first-to-market, real-time online marketplace for working capital financing that provides a game-changing solution for both small and large U.S. companies. The Exchange connects a global network of accredited Buyers to businesses (Sellers) in search of flexible, affordable and continuous access to working capital. Buyers get direct access to a $17 trillion new investable asset class which comprises the largest asset class in the U.S. credit markets. Sellers gain prompt and highly cost-effective access to the capital they need, without onerous constraints

Tremco Incorporated

Tremco Incorporated has been a leading innovator and provider of roofing and weatherproofing solutions. Tremco offers comprehensive roofing and weatherproofing solutions for new construction, roofing maintenance, replacement solutions, restoration and repair services, and roofing materials.

Embassy

Accenture

BAE Systems

Chevron Corporation

Chrysler Group, LLC

Dell, Inc.

The Coca-Cola Co.

Verizon

Attaché

Amazing Security and Investigations, LLC

Bloomberg Government

Brocade

Cardinal Health

Cisco Systems Inc.

Con Edison of New York, Inc.

Dakkota Integrated Systems

Goodrich Corporation

Harris Corporation

Highmark, Inc.

Hightower's Petroleum Company

HP Enterprise Services

Johnson & Johnson

Navistar

The Boeing Company

The Home Depot

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America

United Parcel Services

WJ Technologies, LLC

Women's Business Enterprise National Council

General Contributor

BranCore Technologies, LLC

Indian Eyes, LLC

Prince George's Community College-Center for Minority Business Development

Progress Energy

The Bernd Group

TargetGov

Federal Partners

General Services Administration

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

U.S. Agency for International Development

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of the Army - Office of Small Business Programs

U.S. Department of the Interior

U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. Postal Service

MBDA to Recognize The Honorable Robert Menendez with the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award

asowah — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:51:23 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2011) – The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) proudly announces the winner of the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award for Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2011. The Honorable Robert Menendez, U.S. Senator from New Jersey, will be honored at the Annual Awards Gala at MED Week on September 30, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The awards gala wraps up the three-day MED Week conference.

“MBDA is pleased to honor Senator Menendez with this leadership award for his commitment to strengthening the minority business community through initiatives that create economic growth and jobs. He is a man of action, and has a voice that commands action by others,” said MBDA National Director David Hinson.

The Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award spotlights individuals who have taken risks in the achievement of change, and those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership through significantly enhancing the development of diversity in the U.S. economy and abroad.

MBDA Recognizes James H. Lowry of the Boston Consulting Group with the Abe Venable Award for Lifetime Achievement

asowah — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:30:23 +0000

WASHINGTON D.C. (September 19, 2011) - The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced that it will honor James H. Lowry, senior advisor and global diversity director for the Boston Consulting Group, with the Abe Venable Award for Lifetime Achievement at the annual MED Week Awards Gala Sept. 30, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The awards gala closes out the three-day national MED Week conference.

Track Information

asowah — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:23:03 +0000

Take a deeper look at conference sessions happening at MED Week 2011.

Business to Business Opportunities at the 2011 National MED Week Conference!

asowah — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:35:04 +0000

Each year the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference attracts thousands of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) from across the country. The primary goal of the 2011 MED Week Conference is to increase MBE's access to contracts. Attendees are eligible to meet with corporate and government procurement representatives holding more than $30 billion in forecasted opportunities.

The 2011 MED Week Conference Business-to-Business (B2B) activities will allow you to:

Register Today for the 2011 National MED Week Conference!

asowah — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:38:42 +0000

The 29th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week(2011 MED Week) Conference, the largest federally sponsored event on minority enterprise development, will take place September 27-30, 2011 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The 2011 MED Week Conference offers a great venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally.

Registration is Now Open for the 2011 National MED Week Conference!

asowah — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:27:20 +0000

The 29th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week (2011 MED Week) Conference, the largest federally sponsored event on minority enterprise development, will take place September 27-30, 2011 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The 2011 MED Week Conference offers a great venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally.

SBA News: 29th Annual MED Week Conference Will Bring Top Minority-Owned Businesses to Washington in September

asowah — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:33:04 +0000

Release Date: September 6, 2011
Contact: Tiffani Clements (202) 401-0035
Release Number: 11-49
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news

Conference Registration

ryelamanchili — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:41:24 +0000

The Minority Business Development Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the opening of registration for the 2011 Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) Conference, which will be held Sept. 27-30 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference is the Nation’s premier event for minority entrepreneurs and the public and private sectors. The MED Week Conference offers a venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally.

Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success

In recognition of increasing globalization and the growth potential of the energy, environmental and health care sectors, the conference theme is Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success, with a focus on the vital role minority businesses play in both domestic and international markets.

MED Week helps minority-owned firms grow both domestically and globally through a series of educational, training and business-to-business networking events. View Conference Schedule at a Glance

If you have questions on registration, please call 1-866-375-4795.

Conference Registration

ryelamanchili — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:36:48 +0000

Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success

MED Week helps minority-owned firms grow both domestically and globally through a series of educational, training and business-to-business networking events. View Conference Schedule at a Glance

If you have questions on registration, please call 1-866-375-4795.

Social Networking for MED Week 2011

asowah — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:42:56 +0000

As you prepare for the National MED Week Conference held Sept. 27-30 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., you are likely planning to get the most out of your time spent listening to featured speakers, learning in the education sessions and even making deals in the networking sessions held throughout the week. But what about using social media to make the most of your conference experience?

MED Week 2011 Highlights

asowah — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:31:44 +0000

Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success

MBDA Opens Registration for the 29th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference

asowah — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:58:10 +0000

MBDA Announces 2011 Regional Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards

asowah — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:56:00 +0000

Winners will become candidates for National Minority Business of the Year Award

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today proudly announced the recipients of the 2011 Regional Minority Enterprise Development Week award. The winners from five different regions – Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and New York – will make up the pool of eligible candidates for the National Minority Business of the Year Award, which is given to the nation’s top firms across a number of different categories.

MED Week 2010 Videos

asowah — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:11:08 +0000

See what past MED Week conference attendees had to say about the largest federally sponsored event on minority enterprise development.

David Hinson at MED Week 2010

Harris Corp at MED Week 2010

Past Conference Highlights

asowah — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:51:39 +0000

MED Week 2010

Why Sponsor MED Week 2011?

asowah — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:42:08 +0000

Each year, thousands of minority-owned firms across a variety of industries converge upon Washington, DC to connect with public and private sector buyers, explore avenues for business expansion, and develop thriving partnerships with firms across multiple industry sectors.

Opportunity to Reach Thousands of Minority-Owned Businesses

Sponsoring MED Week provides your company or organization with the opportunity to reach thousands of minority-owned businesses in one location.

Whether you produce a product or provide a service that minority entrepreneurs need to manage and grow their businesses, or you are in the market for products and services that minority-owned firms can provide, you will have the opportunity to make connections and do business with some of the best companies in the country.

MED Week provides the opportunity to network not only with the best companies, but also industry experts, government officials and corporate executives.

Sponsorship Opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES	AMBASSADOR $35,000	DIPLOMAT $25,000	EMBASSY $10,000	ATTACHE' $5,000
Full Conference Registration	10	10	4	2
Reserved Seats at MED Week Awards Gala	10	10	4	2
Reserved Seats at All Other Meals Functions	10	0	0	0
Table Tent with Corporate Name and Logo	x
Additional Signage at MED Week Awards Gala	x
Name and/or Logo Placement in Conference Program Book	Logo	Logo	Name	Name
Name and/or Logo Placement on Website	Logo	Logo	Name	Name
Special Mention in Marketing Materials	x	x
Special Mention in the MBDA Press Release	x	x
DVD of 2011 MED Week Conference Highlights	x	x
Placement on Banner located at Conference Site	Logo	Logo	Name	Name
Exhibit Booth	2	1	1	1

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

BRANDING/IN KIND SPONSORSHIPS	LOGO/NAME PLACEMENT	LEVELS
Conference Bag	Logo	$25,000
Awards Gala Commemorative Memento	Logo	$25,000
Portfolio	Logo	$25,000
Conference Program Book	Logo	$25,000
Journal Book	Logo	$15,000
Conference Name Badge/Lanyard	Name	$5,000
Pen	Name	$5,000
Event Tickets	Name	$3,000
There is ONE sponsorship available for each branding conference item listed. Sponsorships for these items are made available on a first come first serve basis.

2009 MED Week

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National Award Winners

2009 Videos

2010 MED Week

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National Award Winners

Photo Gallery

Press Releases

29th Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference Announced for 2011

asowah — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:30:01 +0000

The country’s premier minority business networking conference to take place September 27-30 in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON (March 14, 2011) – Minority Business Development Agency National Director David A. Hinson announced today the 2011 dates and venue for the Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference.

Press Information

asowah — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:42:24 +0000

Latest News and Coverage

Qualified Members of the Press

Qualified members of the press are invited to attend MED Week on a complimentary basis. To qualify, you must provide at least one of the following before your credentials are issued:

Copy of or an Internet link to a published industry-related article from the last six months, must have name in byline.
Publication masthead listing you as an editorial contributor.
A current photo press ID from an official medial outlet.

Press credentials are reserved for working members of the press only. This includes editors, reporters and photographers. MED Week reserves the right to deny an applicant a press badge if sufficient credentials are not submitted.

Press credentials will not be granted to anyone whose principal purpose for attending MED Week is, in our judgement, for reasons other than covering the event as working news media.

If you are a member of the working press and would like to register as such, please contact the MBDA Public Affairs office at public_affairs@mbda.gov.

National 2009 MED Week Award Winners

asowah — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:35:13 +0000

National 2010 MED Week Award Winners

asowah — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:32:02 +0000

Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award - Ronald Davenport, Sr.

2010 Press Releases

asowah — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:29:42 +0000

July 26, 2010
National Minority Business Conference Will Expand Global Reach For Minority-Owned Firms
July 26, 2010
Minority Business Development Agency Kicks Off National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference

MBDA Honors Ronald R. Davenport for Leadership in the Minority Business Community

asowah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:55:37 +0000

Davenportwill receive the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award at MED Week 2010

MBDA Recognizes Richard Rizzo of the Perini Building Company for his Lifetime Dedicated to the Success of Minority Businesses

asowah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:52:21 +0000

Rizzo to receive Abe Venable Lifetime Achievement Award at MED Week 2010

Minority Entrepreneurs Recognized for Excellence

asowah — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:10:54 +0000

2010 National Minority Business Award Winners to be Honored During

This Month’s National MED Week Conference

Washington (August 12, 2010) – The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) proudly announces the National Minority Business Award winners. Recipients will be honored at an awards gala on August 27, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. during the National MED Week Conference.

Minority Business Development Agency Kicks Off National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference

asowah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:01:46 +0000

Conference to Help Expand Global Reach For Minority-Owned Firms

WASHINGTON (July 26, 2010) -- The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) kicks off its 28^th annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference today at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The conference will focus on “Strategies for Growth and Competitiveness in the Global Economy.” More information about the conference can be found at http://www.medweek.gov.

National Minority Business Conference Will Expand Global Reach For Minority-Owned Firms

asowah — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:05:36 +0000

WASHINGTON (July 26, 2010) -- The U.S. Commerce Department’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) will hold its 28th annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference, August 25-27 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. In tandem with the International Trade Administration, the conference will focus on expanding the global footprint for minority businesses.

2009 Videos

asowah — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:20:26 +0000

2010 MED Week Photo Gallery

asowah — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:13:43 +0000

Select the image to view our Photo Gallery on USMBDA Facebook Fan Page. All galleries will open a new window.

MED Week Success Stories

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Privacy Policy

asowah — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:53:24 +0000

Thank you for visiting an Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) web site. MBDA's mission is to achieve entrepreneurial parity for MBEs by actively promoting their ability to grow and compete in the global economy. In support of its activities, MBDA is occasionally required to collect business or personal information from our customers. We do not collect this type of information without the voluntary consent of the site visitor.

Website Link Policy

asowah — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:13:25 +0000

The appearance of hyperlinks to other sites does not constitute endorsement by the Minority Business Development Agency of these web sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

Regarding non-MBDA web sites, we do not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with MBDA's stated purpose as shown on our web site.

Conference Presentation and Resources

asowah — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:49:48 +0000

Whether or not you are able to attend MED Week 2010, you may be interested in resources from the conference. This includes a copy of presentation materials from the conference sessions. More resources will be added as we receive them, so if you don't find what you're looking for, check back.

Remarks

August 27, 2010
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Remarks at the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Remarks at the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference

asowah — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:05:53 +0000

AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY

Friday, August 27, 2010

CONTACT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

202-482-4883

Thank you, David, for the kind words and for your terrific leadership of the Minority Business Development Agency.

On behalf of President Obama and all of us at the Department of Commerce, I join David in welcoming everyone to the 2010 MED Week.

And let me take a moment here to thank the many sponsors of MED Week.

President Barack Obama Declares August 22-18, 2010, as Minority Enterprise Week

asowah — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:22:53 +0000

Detailed Conference Information

asowah — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:27:14 +0000

National Export Initiative
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Hotel Information

ryelamanchili — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:38:11 +0000

Additional Hotels Near the Conference Site

Washington Marriott Wardman Park (< 1 mile)
Windsor Park Hotel (< 1 mile)
The Normandy Hotel (< 1 mile)
Courtyard Washington Northwest (< 1 mile)
The Churchill (< 1 mile)
Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-GEORGETOWN (< 1 mile)
Carlyle Suites Hotel (1.02 miles)
Hilton Washington Embassy Row (1.02 miles)
Residence Inn Washington, DC/Dupont Circle (1.02 miles)
Savoy Suites Hotel (1.03 miles)
Embassy Inn (1.22 miles)

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Phone: (202) 234-0700

For more information on:

Parking at the Hotel

Valet parking is $28 per car per day and includes in/out privileges.

Chicago Regional MED Week 2010

ryelamanchili — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:41:04 +0000

Contact Information: info@chicagomedweek.com

Atlanta Regional MED Week 2010

ryelamanchili — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:40:50 +0000

Business Summit and Workshops, 9AM - 12:30PM at AT & T

Awards Banquet, 7PM - 9PM at Georgia Power (Semi-Formal Attire)

Atlanta MED Week 2009 Photo Highlights

Moderator Roland Martin	Breakout Session

Supplier Seminar	Luncheon

Contact Information
Sandra Sanders
Project Coordinator
404-730-3307
ssanders@mbda.gov

International Trade Day

asowah — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:27:10 +0000

This forum provides a comprehensive approach to understanding how to do business internationally. Representatives from the public and private sector will lead an interactive dialogue with attendees.

MED Week Public Meeting

asowah — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:18:58 +0000

On behalf of David A. Hinson, National Director for the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), please join us at the public meeting to share and discuss the 2010 National MED Week Conference.

When: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. EDT
Where: U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4813
Washington, DC 20230

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Leader: Venice Harris

MED Week Awardees

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SBA Awardees

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White House Reception with Vice President Biden

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Highlights

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2009 Photo Highlights

Photos from the 2009 National MED Week events were provided by Department of Commerce.

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2009 MED Week Awardees
2009 SBA Awardees
White House Reception with Vice President Biden
White House Reception with Secretary Locke
Magic Johnson and Panel Discussion on Day Two
View from the White House and SBA Luncheon on Day Three

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White House Minority Business Roundtable

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Business Matchmaking Opportunity for Minority Business Enterprises

Teaming Portal on GovWin

Federal Opportunity Learning Sessions

Power Learning Sessions

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MBDA and SBA would like to thank our 2011 MED Week Media Partners

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MBDA and SBA would like to thank our 2011 MED Week Sponsors

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MBDA Honors Ronald R. Davenport for Leadership in the Minority Business Community

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Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Remarks at the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference

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Chicago Regional MED Week 2010

Atlanta Regional MED Week 2010

International Trade Day

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White House Reception with Vice President Biden