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Puerto Rican Maker of Military Uniforms, Gear Named National Minority Small Business Person of the Year at MED Week 2011

WASHINGTON – Oscar Quiles, president of Pentaq Manufacturing Corp., of Sabana Grande, PR, was named the National Minority Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration during the closing awards ceremony Friday night for the 29th annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference in Washington, D.C. “We are honoring Oscar for […]

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Federal Procurement Opportunity Sessions

The  30th Anniversary National MED Week Conference(link is external) will feature Federal Procurement Opportunity Sessions, informal workshops with federal agencies that explore over 14,000 active contract opportunities. Register now(link is external) to network with procurement officials that collectively manage over $30 billion in procurement contracts. We are excited to announce the following confirmed participants: General

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Nominations Sought for 2013 National MED Week Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2013 Contact: MBDA Public Affairs Email: abetancourt@mbda.gov(link sends email)   Program Recognizing Outstanding Achievements of Minority Entrepreneurs, Individuals, Organizations WASHINGTON (August 20, 2013) —The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2013 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards

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MBDA Recognizes 2013 National MED Week Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2013 Contact: Al Betancourt – MBDA Press Secretary Email: abetancourt@mbda.gov(link sends email)   WASHINGTON (December 2, 2013) —The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today recognized the 2013 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Award winners. The winners include 12 organizations, businesses and individuals who have demonstrated

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Nominations Sought for 2014 National MED Week Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2014 Contact: Al Betancourt – MBDA Public Affairs Email: abetancourt@mbda.gov(link sends email)   Program Recognizes Outstanding Achievements of Minority Entrepreneurs, Individuals, Organizations WASHINGTON (February 12, 2014) —The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2014 National Minority Enterprise Development

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Hotel/Travel

HOTEL & TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS The Washington Hilton is the host location for the 2014 National MED Week Conference. The Washington Hilton is conveniently located in the heart of Washington D.C.’s popular neighborhoods. Situated on fashionable upper Connecticut Avenue, the hotel is within walking distance of excellent restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. All hotel reservations for the

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Hotel Information

Washington Marriott Wardman Park(link is external) 2660 Woodley Road NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 328-2000 Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro Red Line(link is external)   For more information on: » Directions & Transportation(link is external) » Explore Our Hotel(link is external) » Washington DC Area(link is external)

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Powered by MBDA

In honor of National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, our first-of-its-kind collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC) offers these Powered by MBDA learning opportunities. RESOURCES TO EXPAND YOU GLOBAL FOOTPRINT This session will explore the Obama Administration’s customer service driven strategy that streamlines federal resources; improves available data on specific export opportunities, and

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Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Remarks at the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference

AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Friday, August 27, 2010 CONTACT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 202-482-4883 Thank you, David, for the kind words and for your terrific leadership of the Minority Business Development Agency. On behalf of President Obama and all of us at the Department of Commerce, I join David in welcoming everyone to the 2010

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