FOURTH ANNUAL MINORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (MED) WEEK CONFERENCE Point of Contact, Lisa H. Smith, Foster Wheeler, (423) 481-8612, or Mary V. Berry, U.S. Department of Energy, (423) 576-8217. The East Tennessee Minority Purchasing Council's (ETMPC) 4th Annual Minority Economic Development (MED) Week activities are scheduled for February 4-10, 1996, in Knox, Anderson and Blount Counties. This year's theme is ``MED Week-'96: Turning Diversity Into Opportunity''. The highlight of the MED Week activities is the Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for February 7-8, 1996, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Knoxville, TN. The Conference is sponsored by the ETMPC, in cooperation with the Knoxville Area Urban League, the East Tennessee Community Relations Council, the U.S. Department of Energy, Tennessee Valley Authority, and other area businesses. Approximately 300 corporate representatives, minority business owners and government officials are expected to attend the conference. Guest Speakers will be U.S. Congressman Zack Wamp giving the evening Awards Banquet address; Dr. Dennis Kimbro, author of ``Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice'' giving the luncheon address; and Dr. Ben Bissell, noted business consultant, giving the breakfast address. Each of these speakers will provide valuable information and entertainment. There will also be eight different workshops on February 8, 1995, that will provide training in everything from contract proposal preparation, electronic procurements (EDI), and future business opportunities. To obtain additional information and to register please contact Ms. Lisa Smith at (423) 481-8612 or Ms. Mary V. Berry, (423) 576-8217. Please join us!

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