Minority Enterprise Development Week 2007, October 2-4
Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2007 represents the 25th year of celebration in Kansas City. This week plays an important part in our work to promote the growth of the minority business community. As we recognize Kansas City's outstanding minority businessmen and women, we honor their accomplishments and pledge our continued support! In highlighting their successes, this occasion touches even those who may not yet have dreamed of starting their own businesses. A full schedule of activities and events is planned to celebrate minority business enterprises. Your business should be represented at the many planned activities. You'll gain valuable procurement and networking opportunities to motivate your business thinking and build success.
Thursday, October 4
9:00am - 11:00am
Buyer/Supplier Forum: "Corporate Connections: Kansas City Style"
Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel, Julia Lee Room, 3rd Floor, 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Cost: $10.00 per person
Registration is required and the fee is nonrefundable
To register, visit the MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council website at www.mambdc.org. For more information contact Chris Kelly at 816-221-4200 ext. 103 or email Chris.Kelly@mambdc.org. This program is open to small business owners and corporate buyers. Facilitated by the MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council. Seminar Description: Several Corporations have gone through a transition with their supplier diversity initiatives. New people in new roles have changed the dynamics of how to do business. Representatives who are new to their roles in supplier diversity will share with you the vision of their companies and how to prepare to do business in Kansas City moving forward. Panelists will include representatives from Embarq, Isle of Capri, Sprint Nextel, Kansas City Power & Light, City of Kansas City, Unified Government and many more. Sponsor: MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council
Thursday, October 4
MED Week Youth Day Scholarship Awards
Four scholarships of $250 each will be awarded to Kansas City Missouri School District students from diverse backgrounds that have demonstrated leadership skills and exceptional character. In addition to these requirements, eligible applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, three reference letters from teachers and/or administers, and submit an original essay (350 words max) to complete the sentence: "I can be an asset in my community by..." Students participating in this competition will be those considering careers in business and entrepreneurship as a future career path. The essays will be reviewed by a group of English teachers. Four winners will be chosen from qualified entries. Sponsors: Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association and Kansas City Missouri School District - Career Technical Education Department
Thursday, October 4
12:00 Noon - 1:30pm
2007 Minority Enterprise Development Week Luncheon 25th Annual Awards Program
Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel, Count Basie Ballroom, 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Cost: $35.00
You will not want to miss the announcement of the 2007 Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards Winners. Join us as we salute the area's leading minority enterprises and outstanding corporate supporter. This 25th Annual Awards Luncheon will celebrate the accomplishments of businesses that exhibit outstanding achievement in the following categories: retail, construction, professional service, manufacturing, supplier/distributor, service, new business, and minority business advocate. In addition, a local corporation will be honored for its commitment to the growth of minority business. The Kansas City Small Business Administration will also present their Minority Small Business Award.
Thursday, October 4
5:30pm - 8:00pm
The Silver Legacy Networking Celebration
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa, Kansas City, Missouri 64151
Cost: $5.00
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The 25th Anniversary of Minority Enterprise Development Week in Kansas City is a historic milestone AND that is cause for a Silver Celebration with fine food, good cheer, new and old friends, vendors and business partners. Everyone is invited! Come to the new Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa...we are going to have a great time, "Kansas City Style." Sponsor: Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
MED WEEK SPONSORS:
Ameristar Casino Hotel - Kansas City
Aquila, Inc.
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Best Harvest Bakeries
Burns & McDonnell
Carter Broadcast Group, Inc. - KPRS/KPRT
City of Kansas City, Missouri - Small Business Division
City of Kansas City, Missouri - Human Relations Division
Gates & Sons Bar-B-Q
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Isle of Capri Casino
J.E. Dunn Construction
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Kansas City Power & Light
Kansas Speedway
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association
MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council
NNSA's Kansas City Plant - (Managed By Honeywell)
Sprint Nextel
Turner Construction Company
U.S. Small Business Administration
Walton Construction
