Minority Business Council 2023 Conference and Expo Set for Nov. 9

“Grow, Build, Succeed!” is the theme of the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council’s 24^th Annual Conference and Expo on Thursday, Nov. 9. The event is designed to provide education, inspiration, and one-on-one engagement with Hampton Roads resource partners, procurement professionals, and business owners looking to do business with local municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. It will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19^th St.

Ashley Thompson, development manager for Panattoni Development Company, and representatives from the Conlan Company will serve as keynote speakers. They will discuss “Project Beach,” the Amazon robotics fulfillment center and delivery station coming to Virginia Beach. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of this project and the industry.

Attendees can network and interact with exhibitors, including department representatives from the City of Virginia Beach, local, state, and federal government entities, financial institutions, higher education institutions, and local prime contractors and design firms.

The 2023 MBC Conference and Expo is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online at virginiabeach.gov/mbc. For more information, contact Keith Lee at 757-385-4438 or email mbcexpo@vbgov.com.

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