DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS POSTPONED.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS FOR 2021 ARE COMING SOON.
Programs & Upcoming Events
Minority Enterprise Development Corporation provides minority entrepreneurs opportunities throughout the year for mentoring, educational workshops and round table discussions with industry leaders as well as the annual Minority Business Showcase Bus Tour.
Inside the Investor's Mind
June 30, 2021 – 12pm-1:30pm EDT
Curious about investing in early-stage, high growth tech startups?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sit in on live pitches from real startups raising cash from some of Florida’s top angel investment groups.
The deals have already happened, but in this “Shark Tank style” event, we peel back the curtain and break down how early-stage investing really works. Listen in as investors ask questions, discuss and evaluate deals – and best of all – find out what really went down. Who invested? How much? And where are the companies now?
By the end of the event, the only question left to ask will be, what would you do…?
If you’re interested in early-stage tech investing, don’t miss this chance to learn from proven investors betting on some of Florida’s most exciting startups!
Grow with Google
June 29, 2021 – 1:30pm-2:30pm EDT
Learn about the Google Business Profile, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. In this session you’ll learn how to:
- Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
- Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
- Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
- Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile
Women That Mean Business: Hispanic Chamber of Tampa Bay June 2021 Networking Luncheon
June 29, 2021 – 11:30am
We will have three women telling their stories to inspire others. Business that started from an idea, inspiration or an opportunity; these women stand for what they believe and make things happen.
Every obstacle was concur, even in the midst of health problems and family loss, they never gave up. Learn from them what was “their secret weapon”… Come and get inspired and reinvent your business and yourself in 2021.
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT
$35 for Members and Non Members
For more information visit our website or email us at: info@TampaHispanicChamber.com
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay (HCCTB) Networking & Concert
June 24, 2021 – 6pm-10pm
$150 sponsorship available. More details contact info@tampahipsanicchamber.com
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: Entrepreneur Magazine Webinar
June 17, 2021 – 3pm-4pm EDT
While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted all small businesses, it hasn’t affected everyone equally. Research from the State of Small Business Report reveals that Black-owned small businesses have faced higher closure rates, and lower sales than non-minority businesses.
In this panel, small business owners will join Irene Walker & Flavia Cuervo from Facebook Elevate to discuss how digital tools and personalized ads have given businesses the ability to thrive in the pandemic. The panel will also provide the audience with actionable takeaways on things they can do to help their businesses and walk away inspired.
Supplier Diversity: Uncovering Opportunities
JPMorgan Chase is committed to the success of diverse businesses through our event series, “Supplier Diversity: Uncovering Opportunities.” These events connect diverse businesses interested in procurement opportunities with JPMorgan Chase and Fortune 500 executives leading their supplier diversity efforts.
The firm is joining AT&T, which spent approximately $14 Billion with diverse firms in 2019, to share insights and best practices for diverse businesses. We’re also proud to be joined by SHI International, a woman-owned supplier to the firm and Middle Market client, which will share its perspective on supplier opportunities and diversity within its supply chain.
The one-hour virtual session will cover topics including:
- How SHI approached supplier opportunities with Fortune 500 companies
- Considerations AT&T and JPMorgan Chase make when looking for diverse suppliers
- Tips on incorporating diverse suppliers into your own supply chain
2021 MEI Florida Showcase & Pitch Competition
May 9, 2021 – 11:59pm: Applications Close
Our mission is to close the economic and educational gap in minority communities across the midwest and southeast through entrepreneurship.
We’re looking for startups operated by Black, LatinX, or Female Founders with a primary headquarters in the state of Florida. We accept companies across all sectors.
The Power of Personalized Ads
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about the current state of small businesses around the world and how their owners are dealing with the effects of COVID-19
- Hear from other business owners and learn about the value of personalized ads and how you can leverage them to grow your business
Minority & Small Business Boot Camp
An 11-session webinar series designed to educate minority and small businesses regarding information integral to growth and success. Each 1-hour long session will provide small business owners, staff and team members who support them with the resources needed to create, maintain and grow a successful business. This one-time registration will allow attendees to participate in all 11 sessions.
- Session 1 | April 7 – The Secret to Writing a Great Business Plan
- Session 2 | April 21 – A Quick Guide to Becoming MBE/WBE Certified
- Session 3 | May 5 – Accessing Capital: How to Make Your Business Bankable
- Session 4 | May 18-19 – Sustain the Pivot: Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference (Additional Registration Required for Session #4 here.)
- Session 5 | June 2 – Innovating The Customer Experience with Design Thinking
- Session 6 | June 16 – Start Your Marketing Strategy
- Session 7 | June 30 – Maximizing Your Presence Online
- Session 8 | July 14 – Building a Winning Website
- Session 9 | July 28 – How to Insure My Small Business & Why Should I Care
- Session 10 | August 11 – Going from Side Hustle to Enterprise
- Session 11 | August 25 – How to Take Your Small Business Global
Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference: Sustain the Pivot
#SustainThePivot
Presented in partnership by the Florida SBDC Network and the Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, the Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference is a no-cost event for Florida’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The purpose of this virtual conference is to assist and provide resources for small businesses to #SustainThePivot most have endured due to the global pandemic, as well as highlight the expertise, knowledge, and available assistance the Florida SBDC Network and the Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio have to offer.
COVID-19 Vaccinations & the Black Community
Panelists include:
- Dr. Washington Hill, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Alan Worden, CEO, Community Data Platforms
- Anna Tapp, Lead Data Scientist, Community Data Platforms
We are discussing the need to collect data and how it will allow us to understand why or why not our community is choosing to be vaccinated. Come join the discussion with our Community Partners at Community Data Platform. Our guests will walk us through the importance of collecting this data and how it will propel us to better understand the results.
Come join the MBCC team and Mr. Alan Worden, CEO, and Ms. Anna Tapp, Lead Data Scientist, with Community Data Platforms for a roundtable discussion.
Women Mean Bu$ine$$ International Conference
Join us for this power-packed women conference. Registrants will have the opportunity to connect and Interface with outstanding businesswomen owners, leaders and executives from around the nation and the world. Limited in-person seating capacity.
The Women Mean Bu$ine$$ International Conference is an Initiative of the M. Gill*Her Foundation.
JW Marriott Miami Hotel, 1109 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
HART Virtual Small Business Forum
MBDA Federal Procurement Center Project
March 22, 2021
The Minority Business Development Agency invites you to register for the Pre-Application Conference for the Federal Procurement Center Project on March 22, 2021.
Submission deadline is April 17, 2021.
9th Annual CEO Breakfast
Coming Soon!
More information soon.
By invitation only.
Minority Business Matchmaker
Coming Soon!
Make the right connections!
The Minority Business Matchmaker is designed for all minority-owned businesses to meet supplier diversity and purchasing professionals from corporate and government entities.
Business Workshops
Designed to help you grow your business.
Workshops held during the next Minority Enterprise Development Conference.
Minority Business Showcase Bus Tour
Coming Soon!
Minority Enterprise Development Corporation hosts a group of Purchasing Agents and Minority Business Specialists by motor coach to visit seven minority-owned businesses in one day. The purpose of the Bus Tour is to allow business owners who could do business with these Purchasing Agents, to showcase their businesses while meeting the participants.
By invitation only.
CEO Roundtable
Coming Soon!
Hosted and sponsored by Pinellas County Economic Development
By invitation only.
Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Conference
Coming Soon!
Minority Enterprise Development Corporation and sponsors host the annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Conference Workshops and Awards Luncheon. This year’s theme is “Growing to the Next Level”.
Conference workshops provide industry-education to minority business owners while providing opportunities to connect with government and corporate supplier diversity professionals. During the Conference, the annual awards program also recognizes minority business owners who have demonstrated growth and leadership in Tampa Bay.
