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2008 African American Empowerment Weekend (AAEW)
Maryland SBDC Network partners with 2008 African American Empowerment Weekend (AAEW)
Free Online Registration Sponsored by MDSBDC is Offered to all Attendees
Prince George's County, MD - The African American Empowerment Weekend (AAEW) announced today its partnership
with the Maryland Small Business Development Center Network--Capital Region (MDSBDC), for its 2008 AAEW Conference.
AAEW is an event geared towards the continued education and enlightenment of African-Americans
and other minorities who strive to succeed as entrepreneurs. This year's event is slated for
October 29-November 1, 2008 in Prince George's County (venue to be announced.)
As a part of the partnership agreement, MDSBDC is providing free online registration to all conference attendees.
"AAEW is honored MDSBDC has chosen to join forces with our mission to provide a dynamic weekend of workshops,
panel discussions and networking functions geared towards promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth in the
minority community," stated Theresa Royal, CMP, Executive Director of AAEW.
For 20 years, the MDSBDC has provided sound advice, counseling and other resources to entrepreneurs, small
and mid-size businesses in the state of Maryland. It is because of their strong links to the U.S. Small
Business Administration, financial institutions, government agencies and Corporate America, that the MDSBDC
is able to assist small business owners to succeed. "As small business coaches and counselors, we help our
clients to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, and I strongly believe that the AAEW event is in line with
the SBDC mission," says Mr. Anthony Ruiz, MDSBDC Capital Region Director.
Mr. Ruiz participated in the 2007 AAEW Conference panel discussion, "Show Me the Money." The panel
was designed to show entrepreneurs and small business owners' different funding resources available
for their businesses. By popular demand, the "Show Me the Money" panel discussion will be part of
this year's activities and Mr. Ruiz will return as moderator.
For free registration to the conference and to purchase tickets to the ticketed events (The Empowerment
Breakfast, Luncheon and the African Americans of Distinction Awards Gala/Masquerade Ball,) visit www.aaew.org.
For pre and post interview requests and press passes to the events, please contact Kimberly H. Ross
at kross@khrcreative.com. Celebrity and special guests to be announced, please email Ms. Ross to receive updates.
AAEW is a 3-day program with sessions designed to empower African-American and other minorities
as they strive to become entrepreneurs, as well as assist current entrepreneurs to excel and build
a lasting legacy. The weekend includes educational seminars, workshops and panel discussions that incorporate
strategies for maintaining a successful business. This event is also designed not only to allow attendees
to network with other like-minded individuals, but also to educate, inspire, challenge, encourage, empower
and provide legacy- building tools as they advance in business while sustaining family and health. AAEW's
vision is for everyone to leave this event with a plan of action and purpose to guide them throughout the year.
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