Contact: Shauna Breneman 608-210-6768, or shauna.breneman@wedc.org.
Madison – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will host the Marketplace 2012 – Governor’s Minority Business Development Conference October 15-16 at the Potawatomi Expo Center in Milwaukee. In 2012, Marketplace will recognize the hard work and innovation of Wisconsin’s certified Minority Business Enterprises and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. Three awards will be given within each certified business category: outstanding large business, outstanding small business, and rising star.
The agenda for the program is provided. Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. To arrange interviews, please contact Shauna Breneman at shauna.breneman@wedc.org.
Oct. 15
7:00 PM Reception hosted by Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch
Oct. 16
8:00 AM Breakfast for Champions and Welcome Session
9:30 AM Opening of Marketplace Expo Hall
10:00 AM Marketplace Sales Meetings
10:15 AM-3:30 PM Spotlight Seminars
12:00 PM Governor’s Minority Business Awards
Paul Jadin, CEO/Secretary Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Keynote Speaker – Floyd Rose, Ph.D., President of the Wisconsin Supplier Development Council (WSDC)
