MBDA Plenary Session: Hurricane Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Opportunities
(Room Cobo - Grand Riverview Ballroom B)
25 Oct 17
8:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Gail Bassette, Project Director, MBDA Federal Procurement Center; Kelley Eubanks, CEO, Kee Concrete and Construction, Inc.; Joy Starkey, Director, Miami Export Center; Jerry Butler, CEO, Inter-American Development Bank; Consuela Jordan, Special Assistant, Office of National Director, MBDA
The catastrophic devastation resulting from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria has caused more than $500 billion in damage in the states of Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and throughout the Caribbean. For minority-owned firms seeking to gain insight into how they can help with disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts, this is a must attend session. You will hear from government executives and key stakeholders who will share information on the state of the economy within their respective regions. You will learn about the programs and resources that are available to help minority-owned firms gain access to the more than $500+ billion in procurement opportunities.