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SMALLBUSINESSEVENT_MINORITYENTERPRISEDEVELOPMENTWEEKCONFERENCE_TAMPAFL_23-26AUGUST2011

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The Tampa Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference scheduled for August 23-26, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore is a key event aimed at supporting minority entrepreneurs and new business startups. This large-scale, federally sponsored conference is co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration and focuses on the theme "Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success." Registration is open with an early rate of $50 available until August 1, increasing to $75 thereafter. Attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations, which are offered at discounted rates ranging from $79 to $129 depending on room type when referencing MEDWeek. The conference provides minority-owned businesses with valuable opportunities to access resources, tools, and networking essential for growth both domestically and internationally. It also highlights government certification programs that enable businesses to qualify for set-aside contracts, including SBA’s Section 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned business certifications. The event is designed to facilitate participation in federal contracting and development initiatives tailored to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. Points of contact for the conference include Lynette Darrell, Chairperson from Tampa Electric Company, and Nelson Escribano, Small Business Specialist with the Department of Defense, ensuring support and guidance for interested participants.

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Tampa MED Week Conference supports minority entrepreneurs with resources, networking, certifications, August 23-26, 2011.

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore 5303 West Kennedy Blvd www.cptampawestshore.com, TAMPA, FL, 33609, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA
Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA
Contacts
Lynette DarnellTampaMEDWeek Chairperson
Nelson Escribano6th CONS/LGS Small Business Specialist

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THIS EVENT IS OPENED TO ALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND NEW BUSINESS STARTUPS! http://www.medcorp-tb.org/default.asp?PageID=10005829 Registration is NOW OPENED! Register by 1 Aug 2011 for $50.00 Register after 2 Aug 2011 for $75.00 (inclusive for all conference fees EXCEPT: HOTEL) Theme: "Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success" Dates: August 23 -26, 2011 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore 5303 West Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609 813-289-1950 www.cptampawestshore.com Accommodations: (Reference: MEDWeek) PLEASE NOTE NEW ROOM RATE PRICES: Traditional: $159 Executive: $179 Cabana: $209 SAVE THE DATE: 23-26 AUGUST 2011 For The Tampa Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference Please note: The conference committee members are still in the planning stages preparing for this conference. Please check back periodically for any updates regarding this event. http://www.medcorp-tb.org/ Theme: "Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success" Dates: August 23 -26, 2011 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Tampa Westshore 5303 West Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609 813-289-1950 www.cptampawestshore.com - Accommodations: (Reference: MEDWeek) Traditional Guestrooms - $ 79.00 Executive Level rooms - $ 99.00 Cabana Suites - $129.00 Ms. Lynette Darrell, Chairperson Tampa Electric Company Supplier Diversity Sr. Administrative Specialist lrdarrell@tecoenergy.com T: 813-228-4623 F: 813-228-1500 http://www.medcorp-tb.org/ http://www.medcorp-tb.org/default.asp?PageID=10005831 This Tampa Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED) conference is the largest federally sponsored event on minority enterprise development that is held for minority entrepreneurs and business enterprises. It is co sponsored by the US Dept of Commerce (DoC) and United States Small Business Administration (SBA). To learn more about this event, please visit the below sites: http://community.sba.gov/community/discussion-boards/discuss-popular-topics/small-business-events/conference-minority-enterprise-development-week-washing http://community.sba.gov/community/discussion-boards/discuss-popular-topics/small-business-events/minority-enterprise-development-med-week-2010 http://www.sba.gov/content/medweek-administrator-s-luncheon-awards What is the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference? http://www.medweek.gov/node/5 The National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference is the Nation's premier event for minority entrepreneurs and the public and private sectors. The MED Week Conference offers a venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally. What is the US Dept of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)? http://www.mbda.gov/ http://www.mbda.gov/main/find-grant-and-loan-info http://www.mbda.gov/main/business-certification Certification can significantly help your business gain access to government contracts. Whether you are just starting a business or your company is already established, you can drastically benefit from these "set aside" contracts. There are several government agencies at the local, state or federal level which offer certification. - Federal Certification - State agencies provide additional information on Minority Owned Business Enterprise and Disadvantage Enterprise. - Department of Transportation Disadvantage Business Certification Your minority business may be able to qualify as: HUBZone business - SBA Administrated Program Section 8(a) Business Development Program - SBA Administrated Program Veteran-Owned business Women-Owned business (WBE) How do MBEs participate in the section 8(a) program? The section 8(a) business development program is statutorily authorized to provide a vehicle through which Federal agencies can make prime contract awards to small businesses owned and controlled by individuals certified as socially and economically disadvantaged. Federal agencies are authorized to set aside specific requirements for competitions limited to 8(a) participants, and sole source awards may be made to participants where their dollar values do not exceed, inclusive of options, $5 million for manufacturing requirements and $3 million for all others. http://www.mbda.gov/workspace http://www.mbda.gov/blogger/director/opportunities-interest-minority-business-enterprises

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