“MWMCA’s Fifth Annual 2008 Spring Breakfast/Annual Meeting” is Business Event of the Year
(BALTIMORE – June 2, 2008) – The Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors’ Association, Inc. (MWMCA) will hold its Fifth Annual Spring Breakfast and Annual Meeting at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 on Friday, June 13, 2008, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am.
The MWMCA is the premier association in Maryland that advocates for diversity procurement inclusion in all sectors of government and private business. Hence, this is considered the business event of the year with over 1,200 attendees expected.
The theme for this year’s breakfast is “Inclusion Beyond the Beltways”.
The breakfast brings to light what has been accomplished in the realm of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), but also emphasizes the need to open up more opportunities.
The past event sold out with 1,300 attendees and received tremendous support from private corporate sponsors. This year will be no different.
Please mark your calendars and join the MWMCA as Governor Martin O’Malley unveils the accomplishments of total inclusion during his first year in office and the outlook for MBE’s in the State of Maryland.
The MWMCA will also record videos of the 2008 honorees. Some of these 2008 honorees are:
- Comptroller Peter Franchot, State of Maryland:“Most Distinguished Leader Of The Year For Minority Business Enterprise”
- Montgomery County Executive, Isiah Leggett: “Best Inclusive Leader Of The Year For Minority Business Enterprise”
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company:“Prime Contractor Of The Year”
- Michael McCrary, President, McCrary Development, LLC:“Minority Business Making A Difference in the Community Award”
- Lenzie Johnson, President, L & J Construction Service, Inc.:“Minority Business Enterprise of the Year Award”
- Albertina Luis, President & Owner, M. Luis Construction Co., Inc.:“Minority Business Enterprise Subcontractor to Minority Business Enterprise Prime Contractor Award”
- Dyane Hill Boone, Director of Internship Programs,The Community College of Baltimore County:“Educational Institution Supporting Minority Business Enterprise Award”
FMI, tickets, advertising, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, please contact MWMCA at 410.282.6101 or visit www.MWMCA.org.
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