PHILADELPHIA — On Monday, October 2, local government and business leaders will kick off the 39th Annual Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week at the National Constitution Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m with an awards ceremony. Each year MED Week provides minority business owners with access to resources and supportive connections. Throughout the first week of October, local organizations citywide will be offering more than 40 workshops and events to help businesses grow while celebrating their outstanding achievements.
“Our talented multicultural business owners strengthen neighborhoods across Philadelphia and drive our economy forward. Minority Enterprise Development Week recognizes their outstanding achievements and promotes workshops from our economic development partners,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “The City is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion by promoting Minority, Women and Disabled Business Enterprises (M/W/DSBE) contracting opportunities in City projects. Business owners are encouraged to attend the more than 40 events offered during MED Week and learn more about these growth opportunities in Philadelphia.”
“Minority Enterprise Development Week equips minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses with the practical skills, resources and tools they need to thrive in Philadelphia,” said Deputy Commerce Director Lynn T. Newsome, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Commerce. “This year’s MED Week brings subject matter experts, local community organizations, and City departments together to share essential knowledge on everything from how to market your business, manage merchandise efficiently to financial investments. Over the last decade, the Office of Economic Opportunity has hosted monthly events for business owners to learn how to take advantage of public contracting opportunities and grow generational wealth. The 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development…
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