Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. gives workshop at Minority Enterprise conference

Today from 6pm to 8pm Councilman Jones will present a workshop at the Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week on opportunities for minority businesses to obtain procurement contracts from area casinos. A number of casinos will be on hand to provide additional information.

Councilman Jones also spoke at the kickoff breakfast for the annual week long event, held at the Convention Center.  He is a former chair of MED Week activities. “Councilman Jones is known as an expert in community based economic development”, said Tiffany M. Newmuis, Director of Diversity Programs for the Pennsylvania Convention Center. 

Click here for information on Councilman Jones’ workshop and MED Week events.

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