MED WEEK Calendar
monday – 7th
In Person
Maestro Entrepreneur Center
1811 S. Laredo Street |
San Antonio, TX 78207
Kick-Off/Happy Hour: “Happy 41st MED Week/MBDA Centers’
Networking Kickoff Sponsored by University Health -Supplier Diversity-University Health Procurement Services
Tuesday – 8th
Harnessing the Power of the Water-Energy Nexus: Connecting Local Businesses with Utility Agencies
SAWS Conference Room
2800
US HWY 281 North |
San Antonio, TX 78212
Breakfast Tacos & Pastries
Moderator: Maggie Veliz, SHRM-CP, CCA Certified Contract and Business Diversity Administrator II
Panelists
- CPS Energy
- Edwards Aquifer Authority
- San Antonio River Authority
- San Antonio Water System
Break
Panel
Contractors’ Panel Discussion
Lessons- Learned / Best Practices
Moderator: Karen McInvale, CTCD CTCM Procurement-Buyer II, San Antonio Water System
Panelists (Contractors & Financial Institution Representatives)
- Credit Human
- Contractor
- Contractor
- Q&A
- Networking
wednesday – 9th
How-to-Do Business with the Federal Government: Opportunities & Forecasts
Bexar County
Small Business Opportunity Center (SBOC)
8200 Perrin Beitel | Suite 117 | San Antonio, TX 78218
Light Refreshments
Moderator: Dr. Sheriley Smith, Procurement Center Representative, Area V, Office of Government Contracting, SBA
Panelists
- Army Futures Command
- Cryptologic & Cyber Systems Division
- Defense Health Agency
- 502 Contracting Squadron/JBKP
Break
Panel
Contractors’ Panel Discussion
Lessons- Learned / Best Practices
Moderator: Jennifer Larios Eddy, Donald L. Mooney Enterprises, Vice-President of Government Services
Panelists (Contractors & Financial Institution Representatives)
- Vibrant Works
- Texas Capital Bank
- Contractor
- Q&A
- Networking
SABOC Mixer & Awards Reception
(By Invitation Only)
Ft. Sam Houston’s Golf Club
Thursday – 10th
41st Minority Business Development Week Awards’ Luncheon
Norris Conference Center
618 NW Loop 410, Suite 207, San Antonio, TX 78216
Friday – 11th
In Person
The State of Minority Businesses in South Texas
Facilitators: Ermelinda Papayanopolus, Capacity Building Program Coordinator, Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department, & Richard Martinez, VIA Metropolitan Transit, ODFC, Outreach Specialist
State Panel Moderator: Charlie Moke, Senior Business Development Specialist, UTSA, Valdez Institute for Economic Development, MBDA San Antonio MBDA Business Center
- Texas Economic Development Corporation
- Texas Economic Development & Tourism – Office of Governor Greg Abbott.
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Texas 2036
Local Panel Moderator: Richard Martinez, VIA Metropolitan Transit, ODFC, Outreach Specialist
- South Texas Business Partnership
- African American Chamber of Commerce
- Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce
- Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Black Contractors Association of San Antonio
- Hispanic Contractors Association de San Antonio
monday – 2nd
Face-to-Face
Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts Building
1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78203
Kick-Off/Happy Hour: “Happy 41st MED Week/MBDA Centers’ Birthday Party”
Exhibitors’ & Participants’ Networking Event
- Introductions
- Sponsors
- Consortium/ Exhibitors
- Round Robin Introductions
- Winners
- MBEs
- Champions
Tuesday – 3rd
Virtual
Interactive Panel Discussion & Breakout Sessions: “How-to-Do Business with the Federal Government”
Breakout Sessions
- Presentation
- Q&A
- Wrap-up
Reconvene Main Session
Facilitator Overview
Break
Virtual
Interactive Panel Discussion & Breakout Sessions: “What you Never Knew About Certifications”
Face-To-Face
Interactive Panel Discussion & Breakout Sessions: “Access to Capital Opportunities/ Resources”
Wednesday – 4th
Virtual
Interactive Panel Discussions & Breakout Sessions
- Marketing: You get what you pay for
- Marketing-24/7 Salesperson
Break
Virtual
Interactive Panel Discussion & Breakout Sessions: “Post Award Critical Success Factors”
- Capacity/Bonding
- Debriefing
- Corrective Action
- What Questions to Ask
Thursday – 5th
Face-to-Face
41st Minority Business Development Week Awards’ Luncheon
Embassy Suites by Hilton
5615 Landmark Parkway
San Antonio, Texas 78249
Expanding Opportunities: The Bright Future of Minority Businesses
- Awardee/Acceptances
- MBEs & Champions
med week events
Some of the Events are in planning stages, please check back as the time nears for details of the 41st Annual San Antonio MBDA’s MED Week.
We invite you to call 210-458-2480 for Sponsorship and any questions.
