Conference attendees will include hundreds of minority business owners from across the country.
In addition to Locke, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA legend and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises will also address the conference, telling his personal story of business growth and speaking about how to:
Other key speakers will be:
Minority entrepreneurs play an essential role in rebuilding the American economy, especially during extraordinary economic challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, build strategic alliances, and hear from leaders in government, corporate executives and successful minority firms. Participants will learn how to access government contracts – specifically with ARRA – and access necessary capital through workshops and sessions.
MED WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
WHERE: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Regency Ballroom
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27:
A Look Ahead: “New Direction from MBDA National Director” (David Hinson)
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EDT
Regency Ballroom
Media call time: 8:15 a.m.
Opening Session: “Energizing the American Economy with Minority Businesses” (Magic Johnson)
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EDT
Regency Ballroom
Media call time: 8:45 a.m.
Press Conference: David Hinson, MBDA National Director and “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT
Calvert Room
Media call time: 9:30 a.m. *open press*
Panel Discussion: “Energizing the American Economy with Minority Businesses Pt.II”
(Black Enterprise, Agri-Tech Producers, Macy’s Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
Regency Ballroom
Media call time: 9:15 a.m.
State of
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT
Media call time: 11:45 a.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28:
From the White House to
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EDT
Regency Ballroom
Media call time: 8:15 a.m.
SBA Administrator’s Luncheon: (Karen Mills)
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Regency Ballroom
*Closed press - for paid registrants only*
27th Annual Excellence in Minority Business Awards Gala
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. EDT
Regency Ballroom
*Closed press - for paid registrants only*
RSVP: Press should RSVP to Charmion Kinder at ckinder@doc.gov by 2:00 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, August 26th at 2:00 p.m. Press may also RSVP by calling the MBDA Public Affairs Office at (202) 482-4690.
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