The Big Bend Enterprise Development (BBED) Week Business Exchange brought this year’s theme, “Big Ideas, Big Bend, Big Impact,” to life by connecting entrepreneurs, small businesses, community leaders, and resource partners in an environment designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth. The event offered attendees a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, build valuable […]
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.)