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This year's Minority Business Awards Luncheon will be presented by Bank of America and held on September 26th from 11:30 to 1 pm as the finale of Minority Enterprise Development Week, presented by Apptegy. This prestigious luncheon celebrates the diversity of the Little Rock Regional business community and will honor exceptional minority-owned businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to the community.

This year's keynote speaker will be Harvey Williams, co-founder of Delta Dirt Distillery, notably one of the Arkansas Delta’s more innovative entrepreneurs creating world class spirits from products grown on their 4th generation family farm.

2024 CATEGORIES
Emerging Minority Business of the Year - Presented to a new minority-owned business (1-3 years) that is poised for future growth and has carved a niche for itself in the Little Rock Regional business community.

Minority Business of the Year, presented by Apptegy - presented to a minority-owned business that has exceeded industry standards and achieved phenomenal business success leading to significant growth, and job creation, while showing a commitment to social responsibility and strong community involvement in the Little Rock Region.

Minority-Owned Nonprofit of the Year, presented by Delta Dental - presented to a nonprofit that impacts the community through either minority business development or empowering an underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged population in our area by improving the quality of life.

Outstanding Young Professional of the Year, presented by Create Little Rock - presented to a minority individual that is making an impact in the Little Rock community who has demonstrated a consistent track record among their peers and colleagues, along with community involvement.