I am probably the most biased observer there is when it comes to evaluating last week's GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Expo. There is always a glow at even the worst of these public events that sometimes does not carry over in the follow up stage of an Expo. However, I must say that the energy at the Expo this year was palpable and extremely positive. My commitment to all certified MBEs who attended this year's event is to use all of my powers of persuasion to help with those extremely important follow up meetings that are absolutely essential before a contact becomes a contract. So if any MBE who met with a corporate member who enthusiastically communicated to the MBE to "give them a call", or to "follow up to set up a meeting" or other very positive encouragements, and two or three weeks from today there are no return calls, no returned emails, no communication, then it is time for you to enlist my personal support to get a resolution of the contact. This is my pledge to all certified MBEs who attended the event. It is our mission to do everything we can to turn those contacts into contracts. Thank you all for attending and in the words of our Tuesday speaker, Dr. Mel Gravely, let's show our commitment to our mission. In your service, Dr. Fred  |
I cannot express my full and sincere appreciation to all of the sponsors, the exhibitors, the advertisers, the volunteers, the staff, the workers at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, the board of directors, the speakers, the panelists, the moderators and the attendees for their participation and support of the 2011 GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Expo. Every year I wonder can it get better, and I have to share my view that this year was special. Not only did the changes in the program design seem to increase the energy level, but every session seemed to speak to the needs of attendees. We are asking every attendee to complete the on line survey to let us know how we can improve on this year's program. The changes we implemented this year were the result of what we learned last year. We realize we have not achieved perfection, but perfection is our goal and we might get close with your feedback and your continued support of our efforts. There is something about the participants in our organization that goes beyond the typical business relationship. I hope to never lose that feeling as we pursue our mission. 
