Chair of NY MWBE Task Force, William Thompson to Lead Panel Discussion
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New York, NY, September 21, 2011 --( Thompson will focus on expanding procurement opportunities with the city and state while providing continued support to small business owners.“Now more than ever it is important for us to help small businesses excel by implementing strategies that will sustain them through these difficult times,” stated HBA Chair, Walter Edwards.“We will introduce business owners to markets in their own communities and urge them to cultivate these relationships.” Bill Thompson was named Chair of the NY MWBE Task Force by Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier this year with the promise to “reform state government operations through promoting equality within [the] procurement processes.” The Summit will be held on Monday, September 26, 2011, from 8:15am-1pm, at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building.Thompson will be joined by CEO of Diversant LLC and community activist, Gene Waddy leading “Taking Your Business to the Next Level,” and PR expert Karen Taylor Bass discussing “Marketing 2.0: Making More Happen with Less.” For detailed information regarding the Summit, general registration and press access, please visit www.hbany.org.“We will introduce business owners to markets in their own communities and urge them to cultivate these relationships.”Bill Thompson was named Chair of the NY MWBE Task Force by Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier this year with the promise to “reform state government operations through promoting equality within [the] procurement processes.”The Summit will be held on Monday, September 26, 2011, from 8:15am-1pm, at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building.