Minority Business Leadership Symposium sponsored by Abilene Environmental Landfill

Event Sponsors

Abilene Environmental Landfill, Inc.
Date and Time

Thursday Jul 24, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT

Thursday, July 24, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

McMurry University (Garrison Student Center)
1400 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, Texas 79697

1400 Sayles Blvd Abilene TX 79602

Fees/Admission

$35 for Members of the Abilene Chamber, Black Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Midwest Community Network
$45 for Non-Members

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Description

The only event of its kind in our region, the Minority Business Leadership Symposium is an initiative that will highlight the influence and economic buying power of our minority communities, along with helping employers approach and navigate a multitude of issues. The event’s goal is to continue to bridge the gap between cultures to further support growth in our city.

Agenda

  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Check-in / Food line opens
  • 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Ice Breaker with Thelma Tamez (intentional networking)
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Bridging Cultural Gaps within the Workplace with Thelma Tamez
  • 12:30 PM – 12:35 PM – A Message from Abilene Environmental Landfill
  • 12:35 PM – 12:40 PM – Break
  • 12:40PM – 1:15 PM – The Importance of Access to Affordable Credit and Banking Relationships with Tori Flores, VP of Commercial Relationships at First Financial Bank 
  • 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM – Free Business Resources at your Fingertips featuring the Abilene Regional Growth Alliance and America's Small Business Development Center
  • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM – Navigating Government Contracts and Bidding Process with Shena Ramnarine at Sunstone Global
  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Wrap Up

Event Sponsors

Abilene Regional Growth Alliance

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