The 2013 MBE-WBE-DBE Legislative Night in Annapolis is an opportunity for state agencies representatives, business organizations, private industry, entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, interest groups, and individuals across Maryland to come together with one voice to support or oppose legislation that impact their lives, their businesses and the economy. It provides an opportunity for individuals to meet State Senators and Delegates and be informed of legislation that has been introduced or will be introduced during the 2013 legislation session and to voice their concerns and interests about legislation that is or is not being proposed. It is a time to lend their collective voices to recommend to elected officials legislation they would like to see enacted and to learn how the political process works.

Governor Martin O’Malley will discuss the state of minority and women-owned business development in Maryland.

Lt. Governor Anthony Brown will discuss his views on the MBE-WBE-DBE program in Maryland and his visions for the success of minority businesses and women-owned businesses in Maryland.

Sharon Pinder the Director of theMayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Development has been invited to discuss the state of minority businesses and women-owned businesses in Baltimore City and what can we expect from the months ahead.

Anthony Robinson from the Maryland Legal Defense Fund will discuss the development and implementation of Maryland’sMBE-WBE-DBE program.

Secretary Zenita Hurley will discuss the services that theGovernor’s Office of Minority Affairs provides to and for minority businesses and women owned business enterprises.

Secretary Edward Chow Secretary of Veteran Affairs will discuss the opportunities for veterans in Maryland

Delegate Aisha Braveboy, Chair of the Maryland Legislative BlackCaucus will discuss the priority issues of the caucus and how they will be addressed during the 2013 General Assembly.

Wayne Frazier, President of the Maryland Washington, Minority Contractors Association will discuss opportunities for Maryland MBE-WBE-DBE’s in construction and energy.

Odette Ramos, Chair of theBaltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will discuss the issues of concern to the Hispanicbusiness community

Denise Matricciani, Vice President of the Maryland Hospital Association, Government Policy and Advocacy will discuss business opportunities in the health care industry

Chad Barnhill from Caesar’sPalace will discuss employment opportunities and business opportunities in the casino industry for MBE-WBE-DBE.

Senator Catherine Pugh will discuss the wind energy concerns and opportunities

Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell will discuss business opportunities for MBE-WBE-DBE in the energy industry

In 2012, more than 350 individuals attended throughout the evening event.

We are anticipating that amount or more for the up coming event. Seating is limited; you are encouraged to get there early to be assured a seat.

Refreshments will be provided and sponsored by Verizon.

The following organizations are co-sponsors of the event:

The Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
The Korean Chamber of Commerce
Southern Maryland Consortium of African American Community Organizations
Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley of Cambridge, Maryland
The Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The NAACP Baltimore City Branch
Coppin State University
The Maryland Washington Minority Contractors Association
The Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce
LITSOM Coalition of Maryland
Sisters4Sisters Network, Inc.

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