Applications Due August 11
MADISON Don’t miss the opportunity to receive recognition as one of Wisconsin’s top minority-owned businesses. From now until August 11, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Bureau of Minority Business Development is accepting applications for the 2008 Minority Business Awards. There are three award categories: Outstanding Minority Business (two awards based on business size to honor successful companies); Rising Star (honoring an emerging company that shows innovation and promise); and Good Citizen (honoring a company that gives back to society).
“I encourage all of our minority-owned businesses to submit applications for consideration,” said Commerce Secretary Jack L. Fischer, AIA. “It’s a great way to get their name and product or service out to the public.”
Awards will be made at the Marketplace 2008 Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development, scheduled October 1 and 2, 2008 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Hotel, Milwaukee. The top three applicants in each award category will be invited to the October 1 evening reception where the winner in each category will be announced. Winners will receive special recognition at the October 2nd luncheon and receive publicity to recognize their achievement.
Application materials can be downloaded or completed online at http://commerce.wi.gov/marketplace2008. Apply online at http://commerce.wi.gov/marketplace2008 or obtain application materials directly from Kema Williams at 608-267-9550 or kema.williams@wisconsin.gov or Carol Dunn at 608-267-0297 or carol.dunn@wisconsin.gov.
Marketplace 2008 is the premier matchmaking and training event for minority-owned businesses seeking to sell to government and large corporate buyers. This year’s theme is “Gateway to Growth”. For event agenda and registration, please visit: at http://commerce.wi.gov/marketplace2008.
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