42nd Annual Minority Business Awards Luncheon, presented by Bank of America
Schedule
Thu Sep 26 2024 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
3 Statehouse Plz, Little Rock, AR 72201-1422, United States | Little Rock, AR
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This year's Minority Business Awards Luncheon will be presented by Bank of America and held on September 26th from 11:30 to 1 pm as the finale of Minority Enterprise Development Week, presented by Apptegy. This prestigious luncheon celebrates the diversity of the Little Rock Regional business community and will honor exceptional minority-owned businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to the community. This year's keynote speaker will be Harvey Williams, co-founder of Delta Dirt Distillery, notably one of the Arkansas Delta’s more innovative entrepreneurs creating world class spirits from products grown on their 4th generation family farm.
2024 CATEGORIES
Emerging Minority Business of the Year, presented by Apptegy - Presented to a new minority-owned business (1-3 years) that is poised for future growth and has carved a niche for itself in the Little Rock Regional business community.
Minority Business of the Year, presented by Nelson Intelligence Solutions - presented to a minority-owned business that has exceeded industry standards and achieved phenomenal business success leading to significant growth, and job creation, while showing a commitment to social responsibility and strong community involvement in the Little Rock Region.
Minority-Owned Nonprofit of the Year, presented by Delta Dental - presented to a nonprofit that impacts the community through either minority business development or empowering an underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged population in our area by improving the quality of life.
Outstanding Young Professional of the Year, presented by Create Little Rock - presented to a minority individual that is making an impact in the Little Rock community who has demonstrated a consistent track record among their peers and colleagues, along with community involvement.
Meet our Keynote Speaker
Harvey Williams
Co-Founder of Delta Dirt Distillery
Though an Arkansas native, Harvey spent much of his career away from the state working for Fortune 100 food companies. His Biological & Agricultural Engineering degree from the U of A at Fayetteville prepared him to excel in numerous food industry roles. Additionally, Harvey earned an MBA from Thomas More University in Kentucky which enabled a strong business acumen. All critically needed skills for new startups such as a distillery.
As co-founder of Delta Dirt Distillery with his wife Donna, Harvey and his family have created quite the buzz on Historic Cherry Street in downtown Helena. Their distillery won the 2023 Arkansas Henry Award for “Tourism Attraction of the Year”. Forbes recently highlighted Delta Dirt in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition as one of the best vodkas in the world. Harvey’s personal commitment to his community is consistent with the company’s tagline of Raising Spirits in the Delta. Most days he can be found working projects on the farm, at the distillery or in the community. Harvey is active with non-profit organizations, including Delta Magic which promotes positive social engagement and economic capability building. He also currently serves as Board President of the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce.
Space is limited, so please make sure to reserve your table today! Reach out to Teuana Smith or 501.377.6031 for more information.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. Please reach out to Stacy Wilson or 501.377.6004.
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Where is it happening?
3 Statehouse Plz, Little Rock, AR 72201-1422, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
