Minority & Women Business Development (MWBD) hosted it’s 1st 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. MED Week also feateres an awards reception where individuals and organizations are honored for exceptional commitments and contributions to minority business growth.
**UPDATED DATE** 10/3/22 – Pitch Contest
Location: St. Francis Community Board Room, 6th Floor at GTP Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
Do you have a dream for a start-up or want to expand your business? Come pitch your business concept for a chance to win up to $15K!
More Details here
Fill out Application Here (Deadline 10/17/22)
9/18/22 – Blessing of the Businesses
Religious places of worship across Topeka & Shawnee County prayed a blessing over each of the Topeka/Shawnee County minority and women-owned businesses.
9/19/22 – MED Week Kick-off, Resolution, and Doing Business with KDOC & A Major Corporation
Kicking off MED week celebration with a resolution and doing business with KDOC and a major corporation.
9/20/22 – Celebrate Minority & Women-owned Businesses
Visit your favorite local minority and women-owned businesses all day. Show with them and celebrate their business!
9/21/22 – Minority Business Development: Reimagining Opportunity
With the idea that we have to think bigger and what more can be done with the opportunities that are presenting themselves now.
**UPDATED DATE** 10/3/22 – Pitch Contest
Location: St. Francis Community Board Room, 6th Floor at GTP Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
Do you have a dream for a start-up or want to expand your business? Come pitch your business concept for a chance to win up to $15K!
More Details here
Thank you to our Equity & Opportunity Champion Sponsors!