May 26-28, 2015 Cannery Hotel & Casino 2121 East Craig Road North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030 MBDA BUSINESS CENTER LAS VEGAS

May 26-28, 2015 Cannery Hotel & Casino 2121 East Craig Road North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030 MBDA BUSINESS CENTER LAS VEGAS

MBDA Business Center - Las Vegas Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that helps to create and sustain U.S. jobs by promoting the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned and operated by minority entrepreneurs. WHAT WE DO We work throughout the Nation to link minority-owned businesses with the capital, contracts, and markets that they need to grow. We advocate and promote minority-owned business with elected officials, policymakers, and business leaders. Serving as subject matter experts and advocates for the minority business community, we conduct high quality research and cultivate domestic and international relationships. Through a national network of more than 40 MBDA Business Centers and a wide range of domestic and international strategic partners, we provide Agency clients with technical assistance and access to capital, contract, and new markets opportunities to create new jobs. MBDA and its national network of business centers have supported the creation and retention of more than 33,000 jobs and helped secure $14.6 billion in contracts and capital for its clients, over the past four years (Fiscal Year 2009-2012). Our programs and services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues, and expand regionally, nationally, and internationally. MBDA provides increased visibility and access for minority-owned firms by partnering with multi -national corporations, and government agencies in the U.S. and abroad. Through our network of MBDA Business Centers we provide customized business develop ment solutions designed to grow businesses. Build the Nation. WHO WE SERVE Our clients are businesses owned by African Americans, Asian Americans, Hasidic Jews, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders. These companies are fast-growing, innovative, and represented in every industry sector in the United States. Minority-owned firms contribute over $1 trillion in annual economic output to the U.S. economy and directly account for nearly 6 million U.S. jobs. MISSION STATEMENT MBDA s mission is to foster the establishment, growth and global competiveness of the nation s Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

MBDA Business Center - Las Vegas The MBDA Business Center Las Vegas here in Nevada is operated by the New Ventures Capital Development Company. The Center is part of a national network of funded centers located in major cities throughout the United States. The center works with minority business enterprises to generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs. The Center provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures. The business specialists have knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. Charges and/or fees may apply for specific management and technical assistance services. MBDA Business Center - Las Vegas GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Services include identification of export markets, facilitation of global transactions, international trade missions and market analysis, and overseas market promotion assistance. ACCESS TO CAPITAL Services include identification of domestic and global financing opportunities, equity financing, brokerage of financial transactions, identification and closure of merger and acquisition transactions. ACCESS TO CONTRACTS Services include identification of procurement opportunities, solicitation analysis, bid and proposal preparation, negotiation and closing, research contract award histories. ACCESS TO MARKETS Services include identification of export markets, facilitation of global transactions, international trade missions and market analysis, and overseas market promotion assistance. STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING Services include sales consulting and forecasting, market feasibility studies, operations management and quality control, bid preparation and bonding (construction), and manufacturing facility leasing 626 South Ninth Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-382-9522

OUR MISSION The Black Business Council of Nevada is a group of Black business owners and entrepreneurs whose beliefs are founded on the legacy of I Have a Dream. The Black Business Council of Nevada is a support group and an influential voice for the promotion and growth of Black businesses and entrepreneurs. Working together to educate, empower and provide resources and capital acquisition for economic growth and sustainability. The Black Business Council of Nevada develops coalitions that support our political endeavors to effectively achieve public recognition and political influence for Black businesses to create a basis of wealth in the Black community, breaking the barriers of a divided economic system. OUR GOALS & PURPOSE The purpose of the Black Business Council of Nevada, (The BBC), is to focus strictly on business issues and to be the voice of our communities as it relates to economics, banking, finance, contracting, procurement and legislation both locally and nationally in the Black community. 626 South Ninth Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-382-9522 BBCNV.COM

4TH ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS EXPO REGISTRATION MBDA BUSINESS CENTER LAS VEGAS $325.00 ALL 3 DAYS ********************************************************************************* 2015 MBDA Black Business Expo Early Registration $325.00 Until April 1st Late Registration. $375.00 Starting April 2nd Per Day Registration. $150.00 Students...$25.00 BBC Membership receives 50% advertising discount. Individual Seat Pricing NON-CONFERENCE LUNCHEON ATTENDEE Individual Seat for Luncheon $35.00 (Can purchase as many a desired.)

Please provide camera-ready artwork, photos and/or digital ads! 1/2-HALF PAGE COLOR (Interior Only) $250.00 1/4-QUARTER PAGE COLOR (Interior Only) $125.00 BUSINESS CARD AD $50.00 (Interior Only)