The New England Minority Supplier Development Council Inaugural Emerging Business Award to be presented by Grammy Award Winner
Miss Nancy Wilson

May 17, 2005, Boston, MA - The New England Minority Supplier Development Council (NEMSDC), Corporate Members and Certified Minority Businesses will present their 31st Annual Business Opportunity Fair, Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Copley Marriott Hotel on May 31st at 12 noon, followed by their annual golf classic at Shaker Hills Country Club on June 1st.

Grammy Award Winner and Legendary Jazz Artist, Nancy Wilson will present the 2005 Inaugural Emerging Business Award during the luncheon.

Ms. Wilson blurs the line between jazz singer and pop singer, preferring to be called a "song stylist." She is sometimes referred to as the modern day Sarah Vaughan.

"It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome Ms. Wilson for our 31st Annual Luncheon. It is particularly special that she has chosen to help us inaugurate the new Emerging Business Award for which we are proud to introduce, said Tina Andrews, President of NEMSDC. "Each year our goal is to generate more excitement and interest when it comes to supplier diversity. Certainly this year will be no exception."

The 2005 Emerging Business Award will be presented to an early stage Certified Minority Business Enterprise who best exemplifies outstanding performance, service and delivery to corporations, government and state agencies.

Tony Singletary, prominent Hollywood Director and President and CEO of Oji Productions a minority owned Production Company located in Hollywood, California will be the keynote speaker of this most prestigious event.

The dynamic duo, Chris Tabb and Corey Manning, local area comedians will emcee the Emerging Business luncheon on May 31st.

The New England Minority Supplier Development Council is a not for profit organization established in 1974 to foster the development, expansion and success of Minority Business Enterprise in the New England area by providing a direct link to Corporate America. It is one of 39 Regional Councils and an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

The New England Minority Supplier Development Council (NEMSDC) is the leading minority supplier development organization in New England and this year celebrates its 31st year in business.

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Media Credentials: A limited amount of media credentials will be issued for the NEBOF Luncheon. Members of the press, please phone 617-578-8900 no later than May 24th to request credentials.