Being a minority owned business presents advantages in competing for contracts from the government and large corporations. Usually these advantages come in the form of goals established for minority owned business participation, either as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Furthermore, as a minority owned enterprise, you have access to capital, business education and economic development opportunities from both federal agencies and local resource organizations. During this session you will learn how to grow your business by capitalizing on your minority status.

Panelists:

    Moderated By: Jacqueline Hill, The Enterprise Center
    Darlene Jenkins, PA Minority Business Development Center
    Carlos Jones, Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition
    Pamela Mc-Mellon Wells, Rutgers University
    Lynne Williams, Philadelphia African American Chamber of Commerce