RICE Holds Initiatives During NMSDC Week in Atlanta

Minority business owners from around the nation looking to take their businesses to the next level gathered in Atlanta (Oct. 20-23) for the annual National Minority Supplier Development Council Week held at the Georgia World Congress Center.& The conference featured representatives from national and global companies like Amazon, Apple, Walmart, Salesforce, and Disney. The premier event for minority business owners offered valuable access to information, resources, advice, and networking opportunities for business growth and success. Speakers included leaders in business, civic and politics including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George French, Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin James and RICE CEO Jay Bailey.& Wande Diaqite Leintu, Amazon, Diane Palmer, B3 Elevation, Jada Grandy Mock, Fifth Third Bank. Photo by Stan Washington/The Atlanta VoiceThe Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Inc. (RICE) of Atlanta played a major part in the week hosting several initiatives with four days of panels and programs at the center.& “NMSDC Week represents the culmination of RICE’s mission to create pathways for minority entrepreneurs by offering them access to the most influential companies and thought leaders in the world,” said Shawn M. Graham, CPA, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative& Officer for RICE. “Our...