The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is pleased to announce the calendar of events for the 33rd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, scheduled to take place from October 3 to 8, 2025. This week-long celebration features workshops and networking opportunities designed to empower entrepreneurs, foster economic growth, and connect participants with resources that support business development.
This year’s theme, Legacy in Motion: “Community, Business, Progress,” reflects the lasting impact of entrepreneurship on Tallahassee-Leon County’s future—highlighting how strong community connections, thriving businesses, and forward-looking progress build a resilient and prosperous local economy. Please see below for the complete schedule of events.
Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce (BBMC) Annual Golf Tournament
Starts at 9:00 AM
Southwood Golf Course
Register at https://members.mybbmc.org/events/details/bbmc-2025-annual-golf-tournament-and-fundraiser-1117
Big Bend MED Week Welcome Reception
6:00 – 8:00 PM
The Monroe
Registration not required
Sponsored By: Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Southern Standard Construction, and SoMo Walls
Capital City Chamber Coffee & Commerce: Networking with Purpose
7:45 – 9:00 AM
Earley’s Kitchen
Registration not required
Town Hall Meeting: Business Financing
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Augustus B. Turnbull Center
Registration not required
Presented By: Jim Moran Institute
Sponsored By: Kalo Companies
Working Class Wednesday Networking Breakfast
7:00 – 9:00 AM
JoEllen’s
Registration not required
Sponsored By: Working Class Wednesday
Big Bend MED Week Business Awards Dinner featuring Keynote Speaker Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Augustus B. Turnbull Center
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/med-week-2025-business-awards-dinner-tickets-1758338229979?aff=oddtdtcreator
Presented By: Jim Moran Institute
The Office of Economic Vitality is proud to join Florida State University’s newly formed Magnetic Capital Research Advisory Council, a strategic group of business, industry, finance, and community leaders working to strengthen the region’s position as a global hub for magnetic technologies and innovation. This council will advise FSU’s Office of Research on initiatives that […]
Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is an annual event celebrating the achievements and contributions of diverse local businesses in the Tallahassee-Leon County region. This year’s theme, Legacy in Motion: “Community, Business, Progress,” emphasizes the lasting impact of entrepreneurship on the region’s future. It reflects how strong community connections, thriving businesses, and forward-looking progress build […]