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◊ Thursday August 14, 2008 @ 9:00AM to
Friday August 15, 2008 @ 11:00PM CST/US
2 Day Event - Completed
Event Registration Status: No longer accepting registrations (Cutoff on Tuesday August 12, 2008)
Description:
26th Annual Chicago MED Week
The Power of Strategic Alliances in the Global Economy
August 14-15, 2008
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, IL
The 2008 Chicago MED Week is hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency on behalf of the Chicago Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Council. The MED Week conferences are the largest federally sponsored activities held on behalf of minority buisness enterprises (MBEs). Chicago MED Week is a 2-day event that will feature outcome oriented seminars, networking opportunities and an Awards Gala. Several seminars are "Invite Only", for more information please visit the event website.
Event Web Site:
www.chicagomedweek.com
(Offsite Link)
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Capital Connections: Alternative Financing Strategies (Workshop)
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Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago
IL
60601 |
When:
Thu Aug 14, 2008 @ 9:00AM -
11:00AM CST/US
Status: No longer accepting registrations (Cutoff on Aug 12)
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Capital Connections: Alternative Financing Strategies. This event offers attendees a tremendous opportunity to explore non-traditional sources of capital to contribute to their continued growth. With the emergence of numerous sources of alternative financing, the opportunity to augment and/or substitute traditional financing sources has become a viable option for minority entrepreneurs. Representatives will discuss new market tax credits, private equity, private loan funds and other alternative financing methods. In addition to the prepared discussion, attendees will also have the opportunity to address issues and concerns during a Q & A session. |
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Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations: The New Paradigm (Workshop)
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Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago
IL
60601 |
When:
Thu Aug 14, 2008 @ 9:00AM -
11:00AM CST/US
Status: No longer accepting registrations (Cutoff on Aug 12)
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Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations: The New Paradigm. A panel of senior level corporate executives will focus on the newest trends and developments in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations. The panel, along with an audience of industry professionals will discuss the competitive advantages of diversity given the changing demographics in the marketplace. The industry-diverse panel will also provide insight on doing business within their given sector. This forum targets professional firms seeking to secure or develop a corporate client base and marketing, advertising and public relations executives seeking to improve their organizations overall customer acquisition and retention strategies. (Invitation Only) |
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Government Contracting: Real Decision-Makers, Real Opportunities (Workshop)
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Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago
IL
60601 |
When:
Thu Aug 14, 2008 @ 1:00PM -
5:00PM CST/US
Status: No longer accepting registrations (Cutoff on Aug 12)
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Government Contracting: Real Decision-Makers, Real Opportunities. This forum will focus on utilizing federal contracts to grow and develop a minority business organization. Government contractors and contracting officers will share the fundamental steps of marketing to the government and positioning minority businesses to win contracts. Federal, state and local contracting officers and purchasing personnel will be on hand to provide business owners with current contract opportunities. Forecasts of upcoming procurement/contracting opportunities for various agencies will also be provided. |
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◊ All times are CST/US and may be subject to change including registration status
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