MRBES 2017 Info Booklet

MRBES

Mountain Region Business Economic Summit

SUCCESS SUMMIT

Colorado’s Economic Empowerment Conference

Who We Are MRBES

Since 2005, the Mountain Region Black Economic Summit (MRBES), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has produced an annual economic empowerment conference bringing together the various business, financial, and technology platforms to stimulate learning and growth in Colorado’s minority communities.

MRBES’ mission is to provide a platform for minority families, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in the Mountain Region to share information for improving the economic vitality of our families, businesses, and civic organizations by: •Increasing business ownership •Increasing professional development •Increasing personal wealth

Why Partner with Us? MRBES’ Success Summit is the annual economic empowerment conference containing critical resources for business, career and personal success, including: workshops, resource expo, career fair and networking opportunities with key community and business leadership.

In addition to the traditional tradeshow-expo model, the Success Pavilion offers one-on-one interaction with resource providers and procurement specialists as well as business and career coaching sessions.

Success Summit participants leave the conference energized and armed with knowledge and networking skill sets that will springboard their business acumen, career, and financial growth potential to the next level.

The 2017 MRBES Success Summit is a great opportunity to extend your brand to the growing Denver Metro market.

Core EventComponents Components Core Event CEO Coffee Power Hour

Parent/Child Financial Literacy

Morning Plenary Session

Informative Workshops Legacy Awards Luncheon

Success Pavilion/ Mini-Career Fair

The Success Summit kicks off with an invitation-only networking coffee hour for the region’s top business professionals to network during a private meet and greet with a light breakfast . Our morning “POWER HOUR” will continue on a quarterly basis with seasoned executives sharing their best practices for career success with potential business leaders on the fast-track.

The Morning Plenary Session is designed to jumpstart the Success Summit with an inspiring and informative presenter or panel.

Averaging over 500 attendees per year, the Legacy Awards Luncheon features a renown keynote speaker and the best and brightest corporate, government, and community leaders. We also award several local individuals and organizations for their contributions to the economic development of the community.

Previous luncheon keynote speakers include

Dr. Dennis Kimbro, PhD, Judge Glenda Hatchett, Maggie Anderson, author Wil Haygood, Eslene Richmond-Shockley, George Fraser, Farrah Gray, Mae Jemison, and Dr. Randal Pinkett, PhD.

B2B

Vendors At the Success Pavilion, participants sample a variety of B2B vendors and acquire tools for success, including complimentary professional head shots, image consulting, business coaching, executive coaching, and more.

Mini-Career Fair From entry-level to executive level positions, the Metro area’s largest employers are ready to hire Success Summit attendees. Resume critique and career coaching also available.

Success Workshops Workshop topic areas include Entrepreneurship/Business, Leadership, Organization Development and Career Development. Authorities in these focus areas share their expertise and best practices for success. Workshops have included topics on Branding, Wealth-building, Financial Fortitude, Career Changers, Funding, and Youth financial literacy.

Ultimate Marketing Plan Our “ULTIMATE MARKETING PLAN� is designed to provide maximum exposure to minority and women entrepreneurs in the region. Developing strategic alliances with regional Chambers of Commerce and other minority/ women business organizations, will allow direct promotion to membership databases via social media, email, and electronic newsletter marketing. Media partnerships will garner both print and online promotional opportunities with a total reach of about 600,000.

The MRBES receives coverage form the Denver Post, Denver Business Journal, 9News (NBC Affiliate) , AM760 Radio, KLDC 1220AM, CBS4 News, and Comcast Newsmakers.

Strategic Partners Our Strategic Partners are committed to extending our reach by promoting the event to their members.

• Aurora Chamber of Commerce • Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce • Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce • Minority & Women’s Chamber Coalition • Downtown Denver Partnership • Aurora Small Business Development Center • Five Points Business District • Metro Denver Urban League • Urban Leadership Foundation • Aurora/Denver NAACPs • Colorado Black Round Table • Denver Panhellenic Council • More...

2017 MRBES Partnership Opportunities

Connect Your Brand to the 2.5 Trillion Dollar Market of Minority and Women Business Owners.

We are excited to explore how we will leverage your partnership at this “business-centric� event.

The MRBES Success Summit offers extraordinary opportunities to extend your brand to the growing Metro Denver market. Past and present financial partners include:

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Carla Ladd, Executive Director Mountain Region Business Economic Summit Mobile: 720-840-9038 Fax: 720-207-6887