Faulkner Lifestyle December 2018 Issue

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Minority Enterprise Development Awards
The annual Minority Enterprise
Development Awards recognize the
achievements of minority entrepreneurs
and business leaders in the Conway area.
The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
established the MED committee to foster
growth and sustainability of minority businesses
and as a way to recognize minority
businesses and their supporters.
This year’s honorees were celebrated on
October 23 at an awards reception held at
the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on
the campus at UCA.
Attendees enjoyed an awards ceremony,
hors d’oeuvres, and words from award
winning actress, Rita Moreno, followed
by a public lecture held in Reynolds
Performance Hall after the reception.
GUEST SPEAKER
Actress, Rita Moreno
AWARD SPONSORS (L to R): Drew Gainor, of Northwestern Mutual (Presenting Sponsor)
and Scot Erwin of Sam’s Club (Award Sponsor). Nabco was also an Award Sponsor, but
was not able to attend event
AWARD WINNERS (L to R): Outstanding Minority Business of the Year: Treehouse Cleaning,
LLC (pictured is Tenecia Roundtree, owner); Advocate for Opportunity: Dr. Angela Webster,
University of Central Arkansas; Lifetime Achievement Award: Ken Patel, Conway Management;
Outstanding Young Minority Professional: Jimmy Warren, Pulaski County Youth Services
Drew Gainor of Northwestern Mutual with
guest speaker, Rita Moreno
Stop Hunger Endowment Grant
The Faulkner County affiliate of the Arkansas Community
Foundation is proud to support these excellent programs
fighting hunger. These grants are awarded annually through a
competitive process and selected by members of the advisory
board. Board members present a check for $1250 to The
Ministry Center in Conway.
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