October 3rd – October 10th • 2025
2025 Big Bend MED Week
For over 30 years, the Big Bend MED Week Conference participants have represented minority business entrepreneurs, small business entrepreneurs, senior public officials, various industry executives, financial decision-makers, media, venture capitalists, private and public lenders, academicians, minority business advocates, and supplier diversity managers among countless others. This conference continues to be an impactful event for the Big Bend area.
This year’s conference focuses on Legacy in Motion: “Community. Business. Progress.”
The week provides networking, workshops and recognizes the achievements of, and contributions to, the local economy by area small and minority businesses. The networking events and workshop sessions aim to assist small and minority businesses with ways to improve their practices.
We look forward to seeing you in Tallahassee for this year’s Big Bend MED Week!
2025 Big Bend MED Week Awardees
Dr. Melvin T. Stith
Reggie L. Rolle Economic Development Champion Award
Vaughn Wilson
Mega Ace Media
Minority Enterprise Business of the Year
Patricia Bates Trotta
Big Bend Rebar
Women Business Enterprise of the Year
2025 Big Bend MED Week Youth Entrepreneurs of the Year
Edward Chapman, III
3rd’s Drum Line
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
Terriyhan Destinee Barber
Tipped By Terri
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
Emmanuella Olaita
Ella’s World LLC
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
Celebrate. Network. Grow.
