Moving forward … faster.
You, your business and the National MBE Input Committee.
Opportunity Accelerator 2025 Program
Sunday, November 2nd • 12–3 PM
Sunset Vista Ballroom, 4th Floor • Miami Beech Convention Center
Session 1 – Welcome and Inspiration
Welcome
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Carlton L. Oneal, President, LightSpeedEdu, and Chair, National MBE Input Committee
Greetings
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Donald R. Cravins, Jr., Interim President and CEO
Keynote
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Beverly Kuykendall, Chief Strategy Officer, Kuykendall & Associates
Session 2 – Interactive Workshops
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Mellissa Tong, Chief StorySeller, Duck Punk Productions
"Crafting a Buzz-worthy Brand Story to Stand Out From Your Competitors" -
Sylvester Hester, President and CEO, LM Manufacturing & Supply Chain
"The BEST Workshop: Unlocking Results Through Balance, Strategy, and Trust"
Session 3 – HotOpps
HotOpps is back—fast-paced, high-value, and always a favorite. In just 50 minutes, you'll hear rapid-fire opportunities directly from organizations actively seeking to engage new suppliers. Bring your focus, because this session moves fast and could open doors to your next big client.