Minority & Women Business Development (MWBD) will host it’s 2nd annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week celebration. MED week celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of minority-owned companies and presents informational sessions and programming; offering interactive networking sessions to generate new connections and fresh perspectives.  

Check back often for a more updated and complete schedule of MED Week 2023.

9/20/23 – Equity & Opportunity Pitch Contest
Location: St. Francis Community Board Room, 6th Floor at GTP  Time: 5:30pm – 9pm

This pitch is an opportunity for women and minoritities in Shawnee County to present their ideas during MED Week at a pitch competition. A panel of accredited judges will select three winners from the competition, where you will also be given the opportunity to meet corporate level executives and state/county buyers.


Do you have a dream for a start-up or want to expand your business? Come pitch your business concept. Cash prizes totaling $38,000.

More Info on the pitch contest

Register Here

Thank you to our Equity & Opportunity Champion Sponsors!

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