Matchmaking event in Baton Rouge gives network opportunities to small, minority owned businesses [Video]

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana Minority Business Development Agency Business Center in partnership with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome hosted their second annual matchmaking event in downtown Baton Rouge.

The goal was to give minority businesses a network opportunity, said Charletta Fortson, executive director of Louisiana Minority Business Development Agency Business Center.

“We’re able to put those small and minority businesses in front of those people who are making those buying decisions,” Fortson said.

Giving them the opportunity to get contracts through one-on-one sessions to talk about their businesses and what they can provide for buyers.

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“When you are able to get in front of the buyers, the buyers are talking about, well, you know, we’ve got some opportunities coming up. We’re looking for construction, we’re looking for, you know, people who can provide food service. We’re looking …