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A Conference for Minority Business Leaders
Empowering Entrepreneurs & Fostering Collaboration
The Alabama Minority Vendor Conference is a transformative business development event thoughtfully curated for minority vendors in Alabama.
Who Should Attend?
Step into an environment that fosters inspiration and enables meaningful networking.
This two-day event offers experiences designed to enhance business capacity and unlock exciting partnership opportunities. Connections made during the event can lead to significant growth, propelling ventures to new heights.
Looking for an opportunity to engage exceptional minority-owned businesses and suppliers? Look no further!
The Minority Vendor Conference presents an exclusive showcase event tailor-made to connect businesses.
Discover new opportunities and build lasting partnerships that will drive your organization’s success.
Registration | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pre-Conference: Executive Work Sessions (Click Here to Register for Workshops) – Free with Conference Registration
Minority Vendor Showcase | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Conference Opening Luncheon | 1 p.m.
From Startup to Stardom: A Conversation with Alabama Business Mogul and Global Brand Leader Stormi Steele
Keynote Speaker: Stormi Steele, CEO, Canvas Beauty
Plenary Session
Innovate and Elevate: Unleashing Statewide Entrepreneurial Power
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
Welcome Reception | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration | 7:00 – 11 a.m.
Breakout Session | 8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
Breakfast Keynote | 9:00 a.m.
Building Success: The Power of Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
– Keynote Speaker: Lamman Rucker
Breakfast Plenary
Securing Federal Contracts
Interactive Breakout Sessions | 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Project Representatives:
– Brasfield & Gorrie
– Caddell Construction Co
– Hoar Construction
– HPM
– SDAC
Schedule subject to change.
2024 Keynote Speakers
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Stormi Steele
Canvas Beauty
Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 705-1234
Special Conference Rate Available, While Rooms Last.
Malik Yoba
Yoba Development
Alicia Lyttle
Monetized Marketing
Candyce “Ce” Anderson
Revita Therapy & Wellness
Peter Gibbs
Foundation Surety
Austin Goble
Abe Harper, Jr.
Harper Technologies
Gilberto Herrera
Gilberto Herrera Enterprises
September 5, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Birmingham
The Minority Vendor Showcase brings together minority businesses, public procurement agencies, and private companies, facilitating valuable interactions and networking opportunities. It serves as a vital platform for minority vendors to engage with representatives from both state and private-sector procurement teams.
Showcase Spaces include one table and two chairs to engage conference attendees in meaningful conversations and build relationships.
Minority vendors, public procurement agencies, and private companies are invited to host these interactive spaces to highlight and introduce their brands, services, products, or contract opportunities to potential clients and partners.
Alabama Department of Insurance
Alabama Department of Transportation
Alabama Department of Transportation – Equipment Bureau
Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University
Alabama Minority Vendor Program
Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
Alabama State Department of Education
Kenneth Laneaux, Financial Advisor
Reliable Roofing Services & Baza Services LLC
Southern Development Council, Inc.
The Alabama Department of Mental Health
The Peachbay Group
Showcase Partners:
Supreme Cleaning Inc.
Thomas Construction
The Minority Vendor Conference is presented with the generous support of these incredible partners and sponsors. For information on sponsoring the Minority Vendor Conference or Showcase, contact the team at partners@mvpalabama.com
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