MED WEEK Calendar
monday – 7th
In Person
Kick-Off/Happy Hour: “Happy 41st MED Week/MBDA Centers’
Networking Kickoff Sponsored by University Health -Supplier Diversity-University Health Procurement Services
Tuesday – 8th
SAWS Conference Room
2800
US HWY 281 NORTH
San Antonio, TX 78212
Light Refreshments
Harnessing the Power of the Water-Energy Nexus:
Connecting Local Businesses with Utility Agencies
Facilitator
- Maggie Veliz, SHRM-CP, CCA Certified Contract and Business Diversity Administrator II
Host: SAWS
Panelists
- SAWS
- Edwards Aquifer Authority
- San Antonio River Authority
- CPS Energy
Break
Panel
Contractors’ Panel Discussion
Lessons- Learned / Best Practices
- Process
- Execution
- Mentor/Protégée
- 8(a)
- Access to Capital
- Q & A
- Networking
wednesday – 9th
In Person
Workshop/Panel
“How-to-Do Business with the Federal Government”
Facilitator
- Sheriley Smith, PhD, Procurement Center Representative, Area V,
Office of Government Contracting, SBA - Opportunities
- Forecasts
Panelists
- Texas Army National Guard
- Futures Command
- 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron-JBSA Lackland/Port San Antonio
- MED COM
- Cryptologic & Cyber Systems Division JBSA Lackland
- VA
Break
Panel
Contractors’ Panel Discussion
Lessons- Learned / Best Practices
- Process
- Execution
- Mentor/Protégée
- 8(a)
- Access to Capital
- 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
- Richard Martinez-VIA, & Ermelinda Papayanopolus– Bexar County
- Networking
Panel Discussions/ “Q & A”
- State of Texas Economic Development
- Bexar County
- City of San Antonio
- VIA Trans
- Port San Antonio
- Broadminded Media LLC
Exhibitors
- Sponsors
- Winners
- MED Week Consortium Members
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.
