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38th Annual Philadelphia MED Week

Get ready for Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2022! MED Week highlights diverse minority businesses and the resources that help them grow — and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is proud to do our part. We certify and connect minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware with member corporations to initiate growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels. Now in its 38th year, MED Week begins on October 3rd and concludes on October 7th, 2022. Read on to learn more!

Forging the Future

The City of Philadelphia notes that MED Week is a “national observance that recognizes the outstanding achievements of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)” and also “honors corporations and financial institutions that support minority business development.” Throughout Philadelphia MED Week, organizations from across the region will host virtual and in-person networking events, panel discussions, and workshops focused on this year’s theme: Forging the Future: Growing Generational Wealth – “This is How We Do It!”

 

Kick-Off Breakfast and Awards Ceremony

Philadelphia’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) will kick off MED Week with a breakfast and awards ceremony. This free event will take place at Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia on October 3rd, from 8:30 to 10:30AM. OEO will share information about the 40+ events being held by partner organizations during the week and will recognize several people and businesses that have had a positive impact over the past year. For more information or to register for the Kick-Off Breakfast and Awards Ceremony, click here.

 

Unlocking Your Path to Wealth: Funding for Business Owners

Funding your business is more than just knowing where the money comes from; it’s also about understanding which type of funding works best for your business. Join EMSDC, The Economy League, and Angel Capital Association to learn about the various types of funding available to entrepreneurs, including debt, equity, crowdfunding, venture capital, certification assistance, and more. This free event will take place at the Temple University Student Activities Center (South Hall) on Wednesday, October 5th, from 11AM to 12PM. Speakers include:

  • Angel Capital Association: Margaret Bacheler, Ed.D., Educational Initiatives Director, will be presenting detailed examples of what type of funding aligns with specific types of businesses and business models.
  • The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia: Jonathan Sterling, Supplier Diversity Community Manager, will introduce opportunities at PAGE, the Hurtle Fund, and more.
  • EMSDC: Alea Bunch, Director of MBE Services, will be discussing current certification funding initiatives and upcoming programming related to financial wellness.

Click here to register for Unlocking Your Path to Wealth: Funding for Business Owners.

 

The Bigger Picture: How to Pivot Your Brand and Market to New Audiences

Philadelphia MED Week, in partnership with EMSDC, will be hosting The Bigger Picture: How To Pivot Your Brand and Market to New Audiences. Join us for a deeper dive into how local creatives can transition/pivot your brand to service the film industry. Explore opportunities as a crew member with local filmmakers, find local resources that support the industry, and learn about the IFC coming next spring. A Content Creator and Crew Mixer will follow a panel discussion with local creative leaders, including:

  • Kyree Terrell, Owner and President of Focused Studios
  • Eli Lu Entertainment, Founders of Philadelphia Film Factory
  • Amira Smith, Freelance Producer
  • Walter DeShields, Actor, Director, and Professor of the National Association of Schools of Theatre at Rowan University

Click here to register for The Bigger Picture: How to Pivot Your Brand and Market to New Audiences.

EMSDC is celebrating 50 years of service, and we are thankful for the corporations, minority businesses, and governmental organizations and agencies who partner with us annually to help us carry out our mission. Visit our website to learn more about EMSDC, or contact us to subscribe to our Essentials Newsletter!

 

The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). We certify and connect minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware with member corporations that want to purchase their products, services and solutions. Our mission is to stimulate and support the economic development of minority-owned businesses and to better align them with corporations in an effort to initiate growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels.