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ExpOpportunity08 Buyer/Supplier Power "The Key to Inclusion"
Reserve your spot today to attend the 12th Annual Business Opportunity Fair on May 21st at the Overland Park Convention Center.
When: Wednesday, May 21st 8am-9pm Where: Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, OPKS
- Over 100 exhibitors
- Sourcing and networking opportunities
- 2000 potential customers and clients expected
- Meet national and local corporate and MBE representatives
- Keynote speaker, Soledad O'Brien anchor and correspondant for CNN Special Investigations

- Only event of its kind in the region
Wednesday, May 21st 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Workshop-MBE: "MBEIC & Volunteering & 50 Keys to Networking" Keynote Patrice Manuel-P/Strada
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Workshop-Corp:"A View From the Top: A CEO's Perspective" Panel led by Dennis Thompson-Walton Construction, Bret Pilney-Burns & McDonnell, Kathy Loshbaugh-Sprint/Nextel, Dave Platt-Embarq, Jeff Boerger-Kansas Speedway, William Cooper-University of Missouri System
10:00AM - 11:15 AM General Session: "Economic Development Policy: Where does Kansas City go from here?" Keynote Kelvin Simmons
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Contract Recognition Ceremony is a great opportunity to celebrate the success of companies that have had successes in reaching toward MAMBDC's mission: "To increase procurement and other business development opportunities between majority and minority businesses."
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tradeshow Open
12:30-6:30 p.m. Raffle/Silent Auction This is the MAMBDC's primary fundraiser for the MBE Scholarship.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Breakdown of Exhibits
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Keynote Speaker Soledad O'Brien anchor & special correpsondant CNN Don't miss her speech on Diversity: On TV, Behind the Scenes and in Our Lives.
For more sponsorship and general pricing information Click Here
Save the Dates for 2008!
Wednesday, May 21st 8am-9pm at the Overland Park Convention Center 12th Annual Business Opportunity Fair
Tuesday, September 16th 10-4pm at Oakwood Country Club Annual Golf Outing
Thursday, December 18th 6-9pm at Boulevard Brewery hosted by Walton Construction Holiday Bash |

Monday, June 23, 2008

8001 Mulberry Drive Wichita, KS
For sponsorship opportunities and general information visit www.mambdc.org or contact Donna Wright at 316-303-1703.
Entry Deadline June 16, 2008
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!
Register at: http://www.mambdc.org/Event_Information.aspx?id=328 |