Dear MBC Summit and Expo Participant:

On behalf of the Minority Business Council (MBC), the City of Virginia Beach, and our sponsors, thank you for your tremendous support during the 11^th Annual Business Revitalization Summit and Expo featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Dennis Kimbro, author of “Think and Grow Rich.”  

The event was an overwhelming success thanks to the hundreds of business leaders and public administrators like you who registered to support our efforts.   We hope the Expo provided you with information and contacts to help you expand your business.

It is the mission of the MBC to advance and facilitate an environment of business opportunities, focusing on increasing expenditures to minority and women-owned businesses by the City of Virginia Beach as a means to further the City’s economic development and vitality.

Again, heartfelt thanks and we look forward to your attendance next year.

*If you did not get a chance to complete your survey during the event, please take a moment to do so.  Just click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=zB7HFRQPvKJ9rnCRUfXPnQ_3d_3d.

All comments are greatly appreciated.

	The MBC serves as an advisory agency to the City Manager and the City Council with respect to the City's procurement policies and procedures.
Our Mission:	To advance and facilitate an environment of business opportunities, focusing on increasing expenditures to minority and woman-owned businesses by the City of Virginia Beach as a means to further the City's economic development and vitality.
Our Vision:	To be the leading influence in connecting contractor resources with City opportunities.
When We Meet:	The MBC meets on the 2nd Friday of the month from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  The meetings are held at Economic Development's office located at 222 Central Park Avenue, 10th Floor, Suite 1000, Armada Hoffler Tower.  The public is invited to attend.
What We Do:	The MBC provides information, guidance and programs that enable business owners to understand how to work with the City of Virginia Beach.  Additionally, you may find useful information relevant to contracting with other government agencies.  Partnerships.
MBC Newsletter:	It is with great pleasure to welcome you to our second issue of the MBC Progress.  We appreciate your interest and look forward to sharing community news from the City of Virginia Beach Minority Business Council (MBC) as it relates to our vision and mission.  Please click the link under Related Documents to view the newsletter.
MBC 2009 Calendar:	The MBC 2009 Calendar has been posted for all to view the upcoming events the MBC will be hosting.  Please click the link under Related Documents to view the calendar.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the Minority Business Council, please contact the City's Minority Business Coordinator, Ms. Barbara Booker-Williams at 757-385-4438.