Governor Laura Kelly today honored minority- and woman-owned businesses and others who help them achieve success as part of Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
“I am impressed by the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of our state’s minority- and women-owned companies honored today,” Governor Kelly said. “When women and minority-owned businesses succeed, everyone succeeds: our economy, our communities, and our state. This week and every week, my administration will search for opportunities to support them reaching their full potential.”
The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development hosted its 36th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka.
Today, minority- and woman-owned businesses have a major economic impact that translates into the creation and maintenance of jobs. These jobs not only sustain the individual worker, but contribute to the economic security of their families, the economic vitality of their communities and of the nation.
“MED Week is a time to spotlight so many outstanding achievements in Kansas, and also showcase the resources available to Kansans who are already in business, or considering a new venture,” Office of Minority and Women Business Development Director Rhonda Harris said. “It’s important that we recognize these efforts during MED Week and every week.”
Companies being recognized during the MED Week celebration include:
Woman-Owned Businesses
Construction Firm
Universal Construction Company, Inc.
Kansas City
Manufacturing Firm
Thimesch Enterprises, LLC dba BEPC
Wichita
Professional Service Firm
LimeLight Marketing
Pittsburg
Retail Firm
Reese’s Enterprises, Inc.
Ulysses
Service Industry Firm
Onyx Salon, Spa and Wellness Cafe
Topeka
Supplier/Distributor Firm
N’Credibly Sweet, LLC
Andover
Minority-Owned Businesses
Construction Firm
Blue Bear, Inc.
Shawnee
Manufacturing Firm
Natural Choice Company
St. Mary’s
Professional Service Firm
CJD Consulting Solutions, LLC
Junction City
Retail Firm
Reliant Apparel, LLC
Topeka
Service Industry Firm
Maze Freight Solutions, Inc.
Overland Park
Supplier/Distributor Firm
Mid Star Lab, Inc.
Tonganoxie
Young Entrepreneur
Nelson McConnell
Nelson’s Flavorades, LLC
Kansas City
Minority Business Advocate
Sheila Ellis-Glasper
SEG Media Collective, LLC
Manhattan
Women Business Advocate
Sheri Berger
Here To There Consulting
Shawnee
Corporation of the Year
Kiewit Energy Group
Lenexa