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o Harriet R. Michel to speak at the Joint
Meeting, February 26
o 2004 Business Opportunity Fair
o Opportunity to Connect
o Update Your Contact Information
o David
Steward Book
o MBE Orientation Session
o SLMBC Up and Coming Events
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Harriet R. Michel to Speak at Joint Meeting
SLMBC, NAPM, SLBDI and AMAC are joint sponsors of a Joint Meeting featuring Harriet Michel, President, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), on Thursday, February 26 at the Sheraton Westport Tower , 900 Westport Plaza Drive . As President of the NMSDC, Michel oversees the expansion of business opportunities for minority-owned companies by linking them with public and private companies and organizations. SLMBC is one of 39 regional councils affiliated with the NMSDC.
Please join us and meet Harriet Michel at this event.
The schedule is as follows:
Networking: 5:30-6:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm
The cost for the event is $25.00. You can download the registration form and forward it to Karen at napmstl@swbell.net .
2004 Business Opportunity Fair
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the 2004 Business Opportunity Fair (BOF) on May 4th. This year the BOF will be packed into one exciting, enlightening and extraordinary day and promises to be the best ever!
For the first time at the BOF, certified MBEs will be the only exhibitors to showcase their products and services to buyers and decision-makers from the Council's member companies and organizations. The exhibit area will be marketed and open to the general business community as well to provide MBEs with even greater exposure.
Top-notch national speakers including Michael Dell, Chairman of Dell Computers, and
Dr. Therman Evans, renowned motivational speaker will be featured!
Check www.slmbc.org and your mail for detailed information.
Save the date and “Meet Me at the Fair” on Tuesday, May 4th!
We are seeking Corporate Members and Certified MBEs to connect to the Council and volunteer on any of the following committees:
• Business Opportunity Fair
• Golf Tournament
• Excellence Awards
To get connected , call Barbara at 314-241-1143!
Update Your Contact Information
Corporate Members and MBEs: Be sure to let us know of any changes to your address, telephone number, e-mail, website or company information or structure. We're here to serve you. If we don't have your current information, you will miss some great opportunities!
Copies of David L. Steward's new book, “Doing Business By The Good Book: 52 Lessons on Success Straight From the Bible” have arrived. You can purchase this outstanding book from us by calling 314-241-1143. The cost for the book is $16.95 plus shipping and handling.
A newly certified MBE Orientation will be held at the Council office on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 10:00am .
February 25
MBE Orientation
SLMBC Office
February 26
Joint Meeting
Sheraton Westport Tower
March 25
MBE-to-MBE/New Member Recruitment Reception
Brown-Kortkamp Moving and Storage
March 31
MBE Orientation
SLMBC Office
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.”
- Archibald Rutledge
Please check www.slmbc.org for updated information on SLMBC events and activities.