Minority Enterprise Development Week
"Energizing the American Economy with Minority Business Enterprises"
Raleigh, North Carolina
September 28 - October 2, 2009
Since 1983, the U.S. President has proclaimed a national MED Week observance to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of minority business enterprises and to honor those corporations and financial institutions supporting minority business development. Raleighs MED Week celebrates the achievements of minority entrepreneurs and affirms government, business and community organizations' commitment to the principle of equal opportunity.
The mission of Minority Enterprise Development Week in the Greater Raleigh area is to recognize and celebrate the contributions of minority and women businesses to the economic vibrancy of our community and promote their continued growth and success. Through a series of educational outreach and networking events, we proudly support the development of diverse businesses.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Tuesday, September 29th 5:15 to 9:00pm
GreaterRaleigh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Sepi Asnefia, President and Founder of Sepi Engineering,
recognized as first minority board chair of the Raleigh Chamber
Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S.Salisbury
Raleigh NC
Thursday, October 1st 8:30 to 10:00am
Inaugural Greater Raleigh Minority Enterprise Development Breakfast
Invitation Only- Sponsored by Progress Energy
Cardinal Club-Wachovia Building, Raleigh
1:00 to 4:00pm
Legislative and Economic Recovery Update Sessions
Location: TBD
Friday, October 2nd 11:00am to 1:00pm
Open House networking & refreshments
The Initiative Building 5800 Faringdon Pl
Raleigh NC
NC Community Development Initiative
NC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
NC Indian Economic Dev Initiative
1:30 to 3:30pm
N.C. Statewide Uniform Certification Workshop
The Initiative Building 5800 Faringdon Place,
Raleigh NC
Sponsored by NC DOA-Office of Historically Underutilized Business
