Celebrating People, Profits & Productivity-2025 Durham MED Week Celebration

Welcome to MED Week 2025! Get ready for a week full of networking, learning, and fun. Join us at the Durham Convention Center on Monday, October 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM for the kickoff event. Meet industry experts, attend workshops, and discover new opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and take your career to the next level. See you there!

• MED Week Celebration Program | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.| Durham Convention Center

Durham welcomes Curtis Ray Hill as our keynote speaker. As President of Culture Of Belonging Global, Inc., Mr. Hill is also an author and inclusion equity coach. On October 20th, Mr. Hill will captivate and energize us by creating a Culture of Belonging. Prepare to be motivated and empowered during a panel discussion where Minority and Women Underutilized Business Enterprises (MWUBE) share their journey, wisdom, and vision for the future. Following the keynote address, indulge in lunch where you will have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, connect with industry professionals, and engage in meaningful conversations about the advancement of MWUBE's.

• MED Week Business Fair | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Durham Convention Center

Get ready for an exciting event that empowers MWUBEs! This fair will connect minority- and women-owned businesses with companies that have subcontracting and small business opportunities.

Durham Marriott City Center | 301 W Morgan Street Durham NC 27701

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• Celebrate and Support: Durham’s Black-Owned Businesses

Durham community members are encouraged to support black owned businesses on this day.

• Celebrate and Support: Durham’s Women-Led Businesses

Durham community members are encouraged to support women-led businesses on this day.

• Day of Giving: Support local nonprofits doing great work in our community

Durham community members are encouraged to support local nonprofits on this day.

MED Lunch and Learn | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.| Mist Lake Facility

Join Durham minority entrepreneurs and small business owners for lunch while participating in interactive discussions, Q&A sessions, and peer-to-peer learning. This event offers attendees the opportunity to network with industry professionals, discover valuable resources, and gain insights from featured speakers on topics ranging from access to capital to innovative strategies for business growth.

Mist Lake Facility | 1600 Mist Lake Drive Durham NC 27704

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