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Cleveland County proclaims Oct. 19–25, 2025 Minority Enterprise Development Week
Summary
The board recognized local Minority Enterprise Development Week activities and adopted a proclamation honoring minority-owned businesses and the Cleveland Emerging Leaders Academy.
The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 21 proclaimed Oct. 19–25, 2025 as Minority Enterprise Development Week in Cleveland County and recognized the Cleveland County Business Development Center’s leadership in organizing events.
Richard [last name redacted], representing the Cleveland County Business Development Center and the Minority Enterprise Development Week planning committee, described the local observance as the 26th year of MED Week locally and said the week’s focus is on ‘‘unsung heroes’’ — ordinary people whose contributions strengthen families and communities. He introduced members of the Cleveland Emerging Leaders Academy and briefed the board on events that include an AI-focused kickoff and other activities throughout the week.
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing the week and calling on citizens to support and celebrate the achievements of minority-owned businesses.
