After a successful 2025 event, the Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics (MDSM) Conference will return to Tallahassee-Leon County March 3–5, 2026. The 2025 conference hosted over 260 industry leaders from around the world, featured 36 exhibitors, and showcased Tallahassee-Leon County’s role as the Magnetic Capital of the World— punctuated by the unveiling of “Maggie,” the […]
OEV Announces 30th Annual Big Bend MED Week Schedule of EVENTS, Award Recipients
Events range from in-person networking sessions, professional development workshops, and live webinars to fun, social gatherings.
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality today announced the events lineup for the 30th Anniversary Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. Previous MED Week gatherings have drawn hundreds of community leaders, business owners, and professionals to network and discuss strategies to move minority- and women-owned businesses further in the Big Bend area.
Meet the 30th Anniversary MED Week Award Winners

Reggie L. Rolle Economic Development Champion of the Year
Anita Neal Favors
Former Tallahassee City Manager
Women Business Enterprise (WBE) of the Year
Collette Washington
Owner of Florida Health Science Consulting, LLC.


Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) of the Year
Jay & Anita Morrell
Owners of Earley’s Kitchen (Simply Soul food Inc.)