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UPCOMING EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Congratulations to the 2010 Award Luncheon Recipients

MBE Coordinator of the Year
Chris Kelly, Metropolitan Community College

Buyer of the Year
Dorothy Miller, Metropolitan Community College

Supplier of the Year Class I

Kamia Gaskin, Soda Pop Graphics

Supplier of the Year Class II

Virgie Dillard, Missouri Office Systems & Supplies

Supplier of the Year Class III

Hector Luevano, Luevano Hart Construction

CEO Advocate of the Year
Dennis Thompson, Chief Operating Officer
Walton Construction

Corporation of the Year

COX Communications

Legacy Award
The Legacy Award was created to pay tribute to an entrepreneur that has been able to remove ceilings and barriers all the while pursing excellence in the business arena. Congratulations to our 2010 Legacy Award Recipient
Mr. O. Gene Bicknell

Spotlight Luncheon-February 9th 12-1:30

Hosted By:

Penn Valley Campus Center Room CC503
3201 Southwest Trwy
Limited Seating. Register early by calling or emailing Mary McMenemy (816)221-4200 ext 100 or mary.mcmenemy@mambdc.org
In consideration of the current economic situation there is NO FEE to attend

Presenters:
Johnny Robles-APP Painting, LLC
Jackie Ownes- Professional Elevator Services, Inc.
Robin Royals, RC Royals & Associates, LLC
Vincent Plowright, Victory Contract Sales, LLC
John Rolls, Whatever It Takes Electrical Contractors
Eric Rowcroft, Technology Solutions
Jose DeJesus, Zouire, LLC

Business Opportunity Fair-May 27th 7am-5pm
Please note date change of the BOF. Please pass this information along to your peers.

2010 Calendar of Events
Save the Dates

February 9, 2010 Spotlight Luncheon at Metropolitan Community College
March 9, 2010 Buyer/Supplier Forum Heath Care Reform
May 27, 2010 Business Opportunity Fair (Buyer/Supplier Forum)
June 9, 2010 Corporate Roundtable
September 21, 2010 Golf Outing
September 28, 2010 Spotlight Luncheon at Johnson County Community College
October 5-7, 2010 MED Week (October 7 Buyer/Supplier Forum)
October 20, 2010 Casino Marketplace
October 24-27, 2010 NMSDC National Conference (Phoenix. AZ)
December 16, 2010 Holiday Bash hosted by Burns & McDonnell

Our MISSION

MAMBDC's mission to minority business development has remained consistent over the years, and will continue for years to come. Minority-owned businesses must continue their growth in an ever-changing environment that creates new opportunities. To that end, the mission of the MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council is to:

Increase business development opportunities between majority and minority businesses and to strengthen our community. MAMBDC serves as an advocate for the minority business community. The council's foremost objective is to facilitate greater corporate purchasing volume with MBE suppliers. MAMBDC continually strive to achieve excellence.

2010 Sponsors

Circle Plus Sponsors

Leadership Circle Sponsors

Gold Circle Sponsors

Silver Circle Sponsors