Comments on: You’re Paying to Promote Racial and Ethnic Division

By: You’re Paying to Promote Racial and Ethnic Division | Think Tank West

You’re Paying to Promote Racial and Ethnic Division | Think Tank West — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:10:13 +0000

[...] . . according to an even-keeled rant on the WashingtonWatch.com [...]

By: Tiffani Clements

Tiffani Clements — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:32:14 +0000

This year’s MED Week theme was “The Power of Strategic Alliances in the Global Economy” and educated minority businesses on the benefits of free trade agreements and international trade. So rather than creating racial divides, the conference was actually trying to help these entrepreneurs gain access to the global markets.

By: Tiffani Clements

Tiffani Clements — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:20:43 +0000

Thanks for covering last MED Week’s conference in your blog. Now I would like to set the record straight about several inaccurate statements that you have made about the event. 1.) Taxpayer dollars are not being used to promote racial and ethnic division. The conference recognizes one of the fastest growing business sectors in the nation. Also, there is a conference fee that the public pays to attend. Also, MED Week boasts federal and corporate sponsors.
2.) The conference provides workshops and forums to educate small business owners on how to contract with federal and local government and provides networking opportunities with other small businesses. Small businesses can also learn how to subcontract with large businesses. One thing is certainly true of small businesses and that is they are always interested in opportunities to get more business. MED Week is more than a celebration. It’s an opportunity to expand on the dialogue between small businesses, federal agencies and the private sector. If you are going to report on the event, please be accurate. If you would like to know more about the event, please contact me. I would be happy to share.