Tuesday, December 30, 2008

WHITE MALES NEED NOT APPLY

11TH ANNUAL MWBE EXPO SET FOR JAN. 22 AT RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER

The City of Raleigh, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and Wake Technical College are sponsoring the 11th annual expo for Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The free expo is held annually to provide MWBEs with an opportunity to talk one-on-one with purchasing, acquisition and construction representatives from the City of Raleigh and WCPSS. Representatives from Wake Tech also will be on hand. MWBE contractors and businesses will learn about projects planned by the City and WCPSS. They also will get information from Wake Tech representatives on educational opportunities to help their businesses succeed.

To register for the expo or to get more information, contact Heather Brock or Maria Torres at the City of Raleigh Administrative Services Department. Ms. Brock can be reached at 996-4270 and Ms. Torres is available at 996-4271. In the event of inclement weather on Jan. 22, the expo will be rescheduled. Contact the Administrative Services Department at 996-4270 on the day of the expo if weather conditions are adverse.