ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - MEDA

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Annual Recognition Luncheon
C h a m p i o n i n g t h e E n t re p re n e u r i a l S p i r i t
MEDA’s Annual Meeting and Recognition Luncheon provides a forum to report MEDA’s outcomes to the
community-at-large and to recognize individuals and organizations for their invaluable contributions to the
economic success and development of our clients and communities.
Our 2006 event celebrated MEDA’s 35-year history of bridging racial and economic gaps by providing business
development programs and services to entrepreneurs of color. Presided over by Wells Fargo executive, Marilyn
Dahl, we honored several clients and contributors, from those who helped found MEDA to those who continue
to personify MEDA’s mission and vision.
2005 Honorees
CHARLES W. POE AWARD
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
David Bice,
Bald Eagle Erectors, Inc.
CORPORATION OF THE YEAR
Target Corporation
VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
David Faribarn
Kinney & Lange, P.A.
&
Nichole, Martini,
Shingobee Builders, Inc.
MENTOR/MENTEE RELATIONSHIP OF THE YEAR
Frank Monteiro,
Universal Engineering Services, Inc.
&
Tom Adamson
Adamson & Associates
OUTSTANDING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR
John Labosky,
Capital City Partnership
ENTREPRENEURIAL HALL OF FAME
Richard Copeland,
Thor Construction, Inc.
CHAMPION AWARD
John Stout,
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
In addition, we premiered our 35th Anniversary Video
which traced MEDA’s origins and testified to our
continuing relevance in the economic community.