09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2024 12:07
Minority and women-owned business owners will have a chance in October to learn how to connect their businesses with more opportunities during Durham's 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
The City of Durham and Durham County Government, in partnership with multiple community, state, and local businesses, will observe Solidifying Your Next - Durham MED Week 2024 from October 14-18. Each year, MED Week celebrates the accomplishments of minority business enterprises and honors those corporations and financial institutions supporting minority business development.
The year's week-long observance is designed to help Durham minority entrepreneurs and business professionals network, gain insights, and advance their businesses. Starting on Monday, October 14, attendees will join industry experts and thought leaders to help foster their growth and innovation through a lineup of workshops, networking events, and a lunch-and-learn. The deadline to register to attend any of the following free events is October 3.
Durham's local observance of MED Week 2024 is a collaborative effort by the City of Durham Finance Department Underutilized Business Compliance Division, Durham County Supplier Diversity Program, N.C. Department of Administration Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses, and other sponsors.