Project Description

(By Invitation Only)
Sunday, October 14, 2018
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Description
MBDA is expanding its capabilities and expertise in policy, research and advocacy aimed at developing solutions that remove obstacles and drive sustainable economic growth for minority business enterprises. We believe collaboration is central to accomplishing this and we invite our corporate stakeholders to dialogue with us about policy and research needed, from your vantage point, that will enhance the business case for sustainable supplier diversity programs and initiatives. This roundtable will include a presentation on our latest “State of Minority Businesses” report and an introduction to our new interactive MBEdata map. Information about some of our newest program investments that are in alignment with the strategic priorities of the Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce will also be available.
MBDA Hosts
MBDA Hosts: Edith J. McCloud, Acting National Director, MBDA
Efrain Gonzalez, Associate Director for Business Development, MBDA
Bridget Gonzales, Chief for Legislative and Public Affairs, MBDA
Joann Hill, Chief for Business Development, MBDA
Ashley Winston, PhD, Principal, The MacroDyn Group