MED Week Kick-Off Awards Reception at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

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MOVING THE NEEDLE

October 7-11, 2019

Start or grow your business.

Make game-changing connections.

Join us at Minority Enterprise Development Week!

FIND OUT MORE: www.phila.gov/med-week Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Welcome to the City of Philadelphia’s 35th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week! This schedule provides an overview of the events planned to support minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses. Activities include opportunities to network with local businesses and learn from decision-makers across City departments regarding contracting opportunities.

For the full listing of events and registration links, please visit: www.phila.gov/med-week

Monday, October 7

Minority Enterprise Development Week Kickoff When: Monday, October 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, 100 N Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Event Description: Join the Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Opportunity as they kick off the 35th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week in Philadelphia! Continental breakfast will be served during MED Week kick-off awards reception at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. Following the awards reception, please join us for Open for Business, an event that will highlight business and contracting opportunities.

Work with Rebuild! When: Monday, October 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Where: Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132 Event Description: Rebuild is committed to making sure a diverse set of businesses have opportunities to work on Rebuild projects.

At this event, you’ll have a chance to: • Meet the nonprofits applying to manage the next round of Rebuild projects. • Learn about the next round of Rebuild projects. • Hear updates on Rebuild and the contracting process. • Learn about Rebuild Ready, a program to help prepare diverse businesses to compete for Rebuild contracts. • Get information on becoming an official minority- or woman-owned business through Rebuild’s Emerging Vendors Program.

PGW Presents: Success Through Networking, a MED Week Mixer When: Monday, October 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Yakitori Boy Restaurant Japas Lounge, 211 N 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia Pa 19107 Event Description: Join Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) for a networking and social event. • Meet the PGW Supply Chain Team. • Network with local businesses and PGW Internal Departments. • Light appetizers will be served.

Tuesday, October 8

“Beyond the Dollar”: The Impact of Inclusive Procurement Practices When: Tuesday, October 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1601 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: Join the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn how to navigate the procurement process, discover the most needed products and services and develop supply diversity connections for upcoming meetings and conventions. The discussion will center around Philadelphia’s Hospitality, Tourism and Food Service Industries and how they offer great business opportunities for Philadelphia’s minority business.

IT Procurement Matchmaking Fair When: Tuesday, October 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Event Description: IT vendors will meet with procurement officers from universities, corporations, and hospitals to learn about available opportunities and how to get into their pipeline. Attend to network and market your business to procurement officers and other firms in attendance.

Be the Prime: Joint Ventures from A to Z When: Tuesday, October 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: SEPTA, 1234 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Event Description: SEPTA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Office and Cheyney University’s Diverse Business Supportive Services Center are hosting a panel discussion on Joint Ventures. We will focus on the following topics: • What exactly is a joint venture and how does it work? • Is a joint venture right for my company? • What should I look for in a joint venture partner? • What are the legal requirements of a joint venture? • What should I include in a joint venture agreement? • How do I enter into a joint venture without compromising my DBE/Diverse Business status?

Cyber Security & E-Commerce/Marketing Workshop When: Tuesday, October 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 2010 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: Learn about Cyber Security- no one can afford an attack. Cybersecurity systems and principles are designed to safeguard websites and web applications from attackers seeking to disrupt, delay, alter or redirect the flow of data. These attackers vary in target, motive, levels of organization and technical capability, requiring public and private organizations to adopt ever-increasing measures to prevent cyber attacks. Network With The Primes at The School District of Philadelphia When: Tuesday, October 8 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad Street, 1st Floor - Atrium, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Event Description: The School District of Philadelphia will be hosting an information session and networking event to give businesses an opportunity to learn more about the array of potential direct and indirect construction-related contracting opportunities at the School District. There will be an introduction to how the Office of Capital Programs and Office of Facilities & Maintenance utilizes various vendors, as well as an overview of the requirements to be a vendor, an overview of the bidding process and how to respond to construction- related opportunities, and how contract diversity inclusion goals are important in this sector.

Making a Millennial Part of your Entrepreneurial Dream Team When: Tuesday, October 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: 2000 Market Street, Conference Room Lower Level, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection (PWNC) invites you out for a very informative evening showcasing some of the most powerhouse millennials from across the region, who are killiing it and making a difference, in their business. The panel will be moderated by none other then Felicia Phillips CEO of Through His Eyes LLC, Author, International Speaker and Coach. We have an awesome evening planned.

MED WEEK’s Young Professionals Meetup - Moving the Needle for Your Business When: Tuesday, October 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Community College of Philadelphia, 447N North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Event Description: 2019 Philly MED Week YP Social Meetup. Attend the event and receive valuable business information that can make a difference for your existing business or business idea! “Shark Tank” Competition: Participate in the business pitch competition with the opportunity of winning prizes! Share your business idea! Meet Business Experts (information providers) - Millennial business owners providing advice and business tips to YP attendees.

DEI on the TBL When: Tuesday, October 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: WeWork, 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: The African American Chamber of Commerce, the Independence Business Alliance, and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia are partnering during 2019’s Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week for a networking session and panel discussion to talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in practicing the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

Moving the Needle When: Tuesday, October 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Peirce College, 1420 Pine Street, Rooms 51 & 52, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Event Description: Join Peirce College on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:30pm on campus in Rooms 51 & 52 for Moving the Needle: Where does your compass point? - Peirce’s Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week event. If you are someone who has a dream, an idea, a future goal, but you aren’t sure how or where to get started - this event is for you.

Women of Color Premier Networking Event When: Tuesday, October 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern, 1511 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Event Description: Join WBEC-East this Minority Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek) for our inaugural celebration of our newly created Women of Color (WOC) Committee! The Women of Color Committee was created to address the unique issues that women of color owned businesses face. What better time to commemorate this initiative than during MEDWeek? This networking event is focused on WOC entrepreneurs & businesses. You will learn more about the virtues of being part of the WBEC-East network.

Boost with Facebook When: Tuesday, October 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Event Description: Facebook is teaming up with the Urban League of Philadelphia to bring a Boost with Facebook event to the Philadelphia area! Get free in-person training and advice from Facebook business experts about how to grow your business. You will walk away with the most up-to-date tools, insights, and best practices for achieving success on Facebook & Instagram.

Wednesday, October 9

How to Move the Needle When: Wednesday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Penn State at The Navy Yard, 4960 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112 Event Description: Please join the Office of Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and PIDC for an informative and fun event in honor of the 2019 Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week)! This year’s theme is “Moving the Needle” and we hope to show you how to do just that! Our event, “How do you move the needle?” is an engaging series of 10-minute expert presentations on best practices meant to provide valuable information, guidance, and advice to minority-owned business enterprises on how to grow your business by minimizing costs and maximizing profits. SCORE Philadelphia’s “Meet the Lenders” When: Wednesday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Quorum At The University City Science Center, 3675 Market Street, Second Floor, Q4, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Event Description: SCORE Philadelphia’s “Meet the Lenders” event focuses on assisting start-up and existing small businesses to identify their financing solutions. The event will provide a forum for businesses to briefly present their financing needs to lenders and if the needs of your business portfolio presents a match with the lender, a more detailed interview may be scheduled.

Collaboration is Key When: Wednesday, October 9 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Event Description: This panel discussion hosted by the Penn and Drexel Procurement Services Departments will highlight the benefits of working with Chambers of Commerce and The Enterprise Center to gain access to Anchor Institutions. Lunch will be provided.

Business Resources at Community College of Philadelphia: Education and Contracts When: Wednesday, October 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Community College, Center for Business and Industry (CBI) Building, Room C2-28, 1751 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Event Description: The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program will provide: • Minority Business Owners who are 10KSB alums on a panel discussing their classroom experience, business experiences, and results. • A Mini-MOD 10KSB classroom experience: Leverage Your Leadership Strengths to Grow Your Business! This event will also provide “access” to procurement, facilities and IT resources within the Community College of Philadelphia community so minority business suppliers can identify contract opportunities!

Contractor Roundtable: A Conversation with MBE/WBE Contractors When: Wednesday, October 9 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: 36 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: This event is for non-General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) members who are minority or women owned businesses participating in the Office of Economic Opportunity’s MED Week for Minority Enterprise Development. Join a panel of GBCA contractors for a candid conversation on their experiences, pain points, successes, tips and tricks on doing work as an MBE/WBE contractor in the region.

Jeopardy! Women’s MED Week Edition When: Wednesday, October 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: WeWork, 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: Join the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE and the Enterprise Center during the 35th Annual MED Week for a women’s themed Jeopardy game. Watch as six teams of women test their knowledge of everything Philly, pop culture, history and more. This is a FREE event and refreshments will be provided. Make sure to attend to network with fellow attendees and participants, test your knowledge and have fun.

Doing Business with PHA When: Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: PHA Headquarters, 2013 Ridge Avenue, 1st floor Multi-Purpose Room, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Event Description: This event with the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) will introduce local small and minority business owners to the process of becoming a PHA certified vendor for inclusion in solicitation outreach. Participants will learn about: • Upcoming Contract Opportunities • Section 3 Compliance • Prequalification Process • MBE/WBE Participation

Escalating your Business with Social Media and Technology When: Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Business & Technology Center, 5070 Parkside Ave #1418, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA Event Description: To educate and inform the public on the purpose of social media marketing which is to build a brand and increase brand’s visibility, through building relationships and communicating with and expanding your base of customers. Empower by GoDaddy When: Wednesday, October 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Entrepreneur Works, 400 Market St, Suite 210, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Event Description: Through this event with Entrepreneur Works and GoDaddy, learn how to provide digital a presence for your small business.

Thursday, October 10

How to Best Market Your Minority, Women, and Disabled Owned Certification When: Thursday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: 12901 Townsend Rd, Room 124, Philadelphia, PA 19154 Event Description: Join the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for a special Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week event, in partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia: How to Best Market Your Minority, Women, and Disabled- Owned Certification! Becoming a certified Minority, Women, or Disabled-Owned business is a huge accomplishment. We know how important this certification is for your business, and how much time and effort went into becoming official. This panel discussion will help those who have completed the certification process learn the best ways to market themselves as certified!

Water Dept. Contractor Seminar: Meet New Commissioner + Prime Contractors When: Thursday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: West Phila. Sewer Maintenance Facility, 3015 South 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153 Event Description: The annual Philadelphia Water Department Contractor Seminar will take place during the Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) celebration. This year’s event, Meet the Primes and PWD Officials, will be presented in a speed- dating, match-making style. Attendees can meet PWD officials, prime contractors, and fellow consultants while learning about upcoming contract opportunities in construction and professional services. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman. Commissioner Hayman was appointed by Mayor Kenney in June 2019 following the retirement of Debra McCarty. Temple <3 Philly: MED Week Resource Fair When: Thursday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: 1510 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Event Description: Everything you ever wanted to know about working with and being supported by Temple University! Learn and network with key players at Temple in business support, procurement, and supplier diversity. This event is part of Philadelphia’s Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.

Let’s Make a Connection (DHS Providers and You [MWDBE agencies]) When: Thursday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Temple University Center City Campus, 1515 Market Street, Room 222, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Event Description: Are you a Certified Minority Owned, Woman Owned or Disabled Owned Business? Are you looking for additional opportunities to contract and provide services to agencies who contract with the City of Philadelphia? This is the event for you to make a connection. DHS is partnering with the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) to host an outreach and engagement event for the DHS providers and MWDBE vendors. “Let’s Make a Connection” will enable OEO vendors in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties to learn about possible Minority, Women & Disabled Business Enterprise participation opportunities with DHS providers.

Making Certification Work When: Thursday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Sullivan Progress Plaza, 1501 N. Broad Street, Customers Bank Conference Room Event Description: In conjunction with the Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council and The Business Center are proud to present, “Making Certification Work.” Join us for a free workshop designed to help you maximize the benefits of certifying your MBE business, demystify the certification process for firms who are uncertain about certification, and leveraging your certification for growth and long-term business opportunities.

The Entrepreneurship Option When: Thursday, October 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Venture Cafe Philadelphia, 3675 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Event Description: Come hear from some of the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce StartupPHL Venture Program grantees about how entrepreneurship became their career path, and how people from disadvantaged backgrounds can identify the resources needed to start their business in Philadelphia. Panelists include: • Tayyib Smith, Principle at Little Giant Creative and IF Lab • Tiffanie Stanard, CEO at Stimulus • Shania Smith & Lauren Bruce, Co-Founders at Invure • Antoinette Minor, TYP Social Media

SAME Philadelphia Post Small Business Meet and Greet When: Thursday, October 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Porta, 1216 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Event Description: Hosted by SAME Philadelphia Post Small Business Committee, in Partnership with Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. Small Businesses can give a brief introduction on their firm! A table will be provided for small businesses to put out brochures and business cards. Free to all participants, appetizers included, cash- bar.

Diversity Chambers Mixer When: Thursday, October 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: 1735 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: Network with members of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Africian-American Chamber of Commerce and Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Event Marketing Success Training for MED Week When: Thursday, October 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Philly’s Platinum Grille, 7719 Crittenden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Event Description: Social Media has become the most popular method to advertise and promote products and services. However direct sales , exhibiting at trade shows , conventions and vending retail items , products and services still has value. Our panel discussion will highlight the best practices of marketing at special events. You will hear from industry experts that have produced some of the biggest expo’s , trade shoes, and community events in the nation. They will share inside information about how to maximize your direct sales efforts for greater results and how integrating old and new school marketing strategies can enhance your overall experience.

Increase Your Business Assets Workshop When: Thursday, October 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: 2010 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Event Description: Learn about business financing, savings, and match programs to provide small business owners with lending options and leverage funds to start and/or expand their business. Hosted by the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center’s very own Camille Johnson and Mary Soldano.

Friday, October 11

360° Success Workshop Series When: Friday, October 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Auditorium, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Event Description: To empower B2B, B2C, and other organizations to learn how to remove obstacles, to position your business for success in today’s marketplace. The series is being presented by the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council, Cameron & Associates 8 LLC, and The School District of Philadelphia, and sponsors Rotary Connects the World and The Ruhland Group. This event will discuss: • The School District’s RFP Process. • Business etiquette. • Pathways to certification. • Contract prerequisites. • Eligibility for mobilization.

Unleashing The Economic Partnership of Women When: Friday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: PIDC, Centre Square, 1500 Market St #31, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Event Description: Gain information regarding the innovation center opening for women and people of color April 2020 and conducting a listening session to uncover needs of businesses with haircare and skin care solutions. Everything You Need to Know About Doing Business in the City When: Friday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Community College of Philadelphia, 1751 Callowhill Street, Center for Business & Industry (CBI) C2-28, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Event Description: Join the Philadelphia Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Services at the “Everything You Need to Know About Doing Business in the City” information session during Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. This event provides entrepreneurs with direct access to City epartments and technical assistance partners. The event will begin with presentations and a panel discussion. Following, attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with the presenters.

Full Disclosure: City of Philadelphia RFP Compliance When: Friday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Mayor’s Reception Room, City Hall 2nd Floor, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Event Description: Hosted by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Office of the Chief Integrity Officer, this information session will provide: • An overview of the mandatory disclosures required in order to contract with the City and maintain current contracts, so businesses can avoid mistakes, lost opportunities or canceled contracts, and potential penalties; • Learn about a proposed charter amendment that will appear on the ballot in November sponsored by Councilman Derek Green that seeks to increase M/W/ DSBE opportunities; • An opportunity for business to engage in a questions and answer session on contracting with the City.

Mom Your Business Cash MOB! When: Friday, October 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: 7220 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Event Description: Join Mom Your Business and I Buy Black for a special Minority Enterprise Development Week CASH MOB! The MED Week Cash Mob will create an immediate economic impact at Hafiz Beauty Supply Store. By spending 20 dollars we can support a black- owned business, celebrate MED Week and rally our community! CO-CHAIRS:

Department of Commerce CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

FIND OUT MORE: www.phila.gov/med-week