Great news! The 40th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week in Philadelphia will offer more than 40 workshops and events to help businesses grow while celebrating their outstanding achievements.
When: Monday, October 7 until Friday, October 11, 2024
Don’t miss out. Join us! The City of Philadelphia is dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive, equitable economy with opportunities for all Philadelphians. The 40th Annual MED Week in Philadelphia is spearheaded by the Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Commerce in partnership with economic development partners citywide.
The 40th annual Philadelphia MED Week will provide minority business owners with connections and resources to help them grow. This year’s theme is “Investing in the Future: 40 Years of Helping Minority Businesses Lead the Way.”
Check out events that will celebrate minority-owned businesses, including:
Investing in Diversity: A Networking Brunch Celebration
Join Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) for an event that seeks to create a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and actionable takeaways that will contribute to the ongoing success and empowerment of local and diverse businesses. By bringing together industry leaders, supplier diversity professionals, and entrepreneurs, this fireside chat aims to reflect on historical progress, discuss current challenges and opportunities, promote the importance of supplier diversity, foster future growth, and inspire action for the next 40 years. This event seeks to create a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and actionable takeaways that will contribute to the ongoing success and empowerment of local and diverse businesses.
Date: October 09, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 4548 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Investing in the Future: 40 Years of Helping Minority Businesses Lead the Way
Join Peirce College to hear panelists discuss the ebbs and flows of business ownership in the City of Philadelphia. Learn how they strategize to deal with a volatile economic environment, changing customer preferences, and delays and quality issues related to suppliers.
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Online
Desserts & More: Annual Fundraising and Awards Ceremony
Join the Women’s Business Enterprise Center for Desserts & More, a formal evening celebration that brings together women entrepreneurs, corporate sponsors, supplier diversity professionals, and valued community partners for a fun opportunity to mix, mingle and build relationships. WBEC will proudly showcase WBEC-East’s successful business owners, honor the annual awardees, and raise funds to ensure there is an increase to opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace.
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19130
Celebrating 40 Years of Minority Business Success
Join the Office of Economic Opportunity for an enriching evening of networking! Connect with an array of diverse minority enterprises, each bringing unique perspectives and opportunities to the room. Sample an assortment of culinary delights from Philadelphia’s diverse food vendors. This event will be a celebration of innovation, diversity, and exceptional cuisine.
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Casino Philadelphia, 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Empower Her
Join Say Something Good LLC for Empower Her, an event of inspiration, motivation, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs. Get ready to connect with like-minded women, learn from powerful speakers, and participate in interactive workshops. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and others.
Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA
