The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is proud to announce the schedule of events and award recipients for the 32nd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, taking place October 7–11, 2024. This weeklong celebration highlights the contributions of minority-owned businesses and fosters connections between local entrepreneurs, government, and industry leaders.
This year’s MED Week theme, “Connect and Collaborate to Create Success,” will feature workshops and networking opportunities designed to promote the economic success of minority-owned enterprises. The event will kick off with an Opening Reception at Earley’s Kitchen on October 7, followed by a series of capacity-building workshops, and closing with the highly anticipated MED Week Awards Celebration on October 10.
MED Week continues to champion diversity in business and economic development by providing tools, resources, and recognition to minority-owned businesses. See below for a full schedule of events and to learn more about this year’s award recipients.
MED Week Kick-off Reception
Monday, October 7
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Earley’s Kitchen
Sponsored by Elite Business Strategies
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1015704307927?aff=oddtdtcreator
How to do Business with the Government Workshop and Networking
Tuesday, October 8
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
FSU Turnbull Conference Center Room 114
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1020647392827?aff=oddtdtcreator
Building Resilience and Capital Planning Workshop
Tuesday, October 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
JMI Building, 111 S. Monroe St.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-resilience-capital-planning-unlock-the-power-of-cra-funding-tickets-1010799447357
How to do Business with Educational Entities Workshop and Networking
Wednesday, October 9
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
FSU Turnbull Conference Center Room 114
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1020713089327?aff=oddtdtcreator
How to do Business with Healthcare Facilities Workshop and Networking
Thursday, October 10
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
FSU Turnbull Conference Center Room 114
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1020715205657?aff=oddtdtcreator
Business Awards Recognition Celebration
Thursday, October 10
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
FSU Turnbull Conference Center, Room 108
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1016932902687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Reggie L. Rolle Economic Development Champion of the Year
Brenda Williams
Tallahassee Housing Authority
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) of the Year
Taroon “Tony” and Sameera Shah
Express Printing and Copying
Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) of the Year
Linda Hunkiar
Bannerman Landscape
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