Annual National MED Week Conference Recognize Anniversary of Katrina
WASHINGTON, DC –On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2006, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) will kick off the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
“August 29th marks the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which changed the lives of many Americans,” said MBDA National Director Ronald N. Langston. “As we launch into MED Week, MBDA is rededicating the Agency’s commitment to rebuilding minority businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina.” The MED Week 2006 Conference will feature two workshops that will educate minority entrepreneurs on how they can take part in the rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast, gain access to contracting opportunities and learn about tax incentives in the Gulf.
“Recognizing the challenges that Gulf Coast minority business owners would face in trying to reestablish their businesses such as filing for disaster loans, finding alternative credit sources, rebuilding business records, infrastructure and inventory, MBDA launched into action a year ago” said Mr. Langston. “Under our Rebuilding the Gulf Initiative, we have opened satellite
offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana to assist minority businesses with management and technical assistance. We expect to extend our reach into Biloxi, Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama, too.”
