I know firsthand the empowering impact a rebrand can have on one's psyche. For those of us in the "Entrepreneurial Geek Squad," a rebrand stimulates an emotional rise! It's the next level, coming out bigger, stronger, and bolder. A rebrand ignites a level of resiliency that becomes a force of nature.

After 23 years as CEO of KDM & Associates, LLC, in January 2024, I felt the need for a corporate rebrand. There was nothing wrong with the old brand—A Team Approach to Your Success—but rebranding to A Total Team Approach to Our Client and Our Customer's Success felt most appropriate. In other words, I have always operated by building teams as our approach to successfully supporting our clients.

As the operator of the nation's only MBDA Federal Procurement Center, with the welcomed weight of executive orders designed to inspire new levels of revenue growth and expansion for small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses under our purview, I recognized a deeper responsibility to work even more closely with our customer—the federal agencies and small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses trying to establish or expand their contract footprint in the federal sector. Hence, our rebrand. So, what does a rebranded MBDA mean to the MBDA Federal Procurement Center?

MBDA’s Rebrand: A Milestone of Empowerment, Resiliency, and Opportunity

The MBDA rebrand gives the MBDA FPC and all MBDA centers a reason to pursue shared outcomes for our clients' success. The rebrand brings about a unification that can only be achieved in partnership with our 122 MBDA centers across the country. This newly rebranded celebration of resiliency will ensure the growth of America's small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses. In collaboration with federal agencies across the government, America can look forward to an increasing supplier base and emerging small business innovative solutions, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes in both new markets of industry and the modernization of government.

To me, the rebranding of MBDA symbolizes a significant milestone that marks the agency’s continuous commitment to empowering small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses. Since its inception, MBDA has been at the forefront of facilitating access to federal and government contracts, creating a platform where diversity and business growth converge. This rebranding is not just a reflection of the agency’s past achievements but also a beacon of future opportunities as a permanent agency.

The MBDA rebrand initiative has inspired me to double down on efforts to build collaborations with the new APEX (another rebrand). I am further energized by the rebrand to equip businesses with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of federal procurement. From workshops on writing winning proposals to seminars on compliance and new federal regulations, our educational outreach has been a catalyst for empowerment. The MBDA rebrand has ignited a pursuit for Tigers who are ferociously bold, timelessly resilient, and all about winning on behalf of our clients. So, if you have Tiger instincts, the MBDA Federal Procurement Center, under our rebrand, is looking for you!

Keith Moore, Operator, MBDA Federal Procurement Center

PIONEERING INNOVATION IN 2024 AGRICULTURE & ENERGY IAEOZ SUMMIT EXPANDS TO SOUTH AFRICA

 A Ground-breaking Opportunity for American Minority Businesses to Connect with African innovators

Cape Town, South Africa, August 8, 2024 - The Innovation in Agriculture & Energy Opportunity Zone {IAEOZ) Summit, a dynamic annual series dedicated to addressing challenges in rural communities, is set to make its debut in South Africa. This expansion is a ground-breaking opportunity for American minority businesses to connect with African innovators, fostering partnerships, trade, and participation in projects across the agriculture and energy sectors.

Since its inception as a virtual event in 2020, the IAEOZ Summits have grown into a powerful platform for sparking solutions through investment In Smart Farming technologies, promoting food security, and driving sustainability. By partnering with universities, businesses, and government agencies, these summits have become a catalyst for innovation and collaboration.

The Cape Town summit will facilitate partnerships, trade, and participation in African projects for US minority companies, specifically in the agriculture and energy sectors. This unique event will provide a platform for American and South African businesses to network, unlock new opportunities, and explore funding options such as grants, and government contracts targeted at innovation and rural development.

"We are thrilled to bring the IAEOZ Summit to South Africa," says Keith Moore, MBDA federal Procurement Center Operator. ''This expansion represents a significant milestone in our mission to bridge innovation across continents and empower minority businesses in the US to contribute to the growth and development of African nations."

South Africa's diverse agricultural sector presents fertile ground for collaboration and innovation. Additionally, the country's commitment to transitioning towards renewable energy sources, including wind and solar power, aligns with the summit's goal of fostering sustainable practices.

The IAEOZ Summit in South Africa promises to be a transformative event, bringing together experts, thought leaders, and industry pioneers to shape the future of agriculture and energy. Attendees can expect expert-led discussions, Invaluable networking opportunities, and Insights Into cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing these vital sectors.

For more information and to register for the IAEOZ Summit in South Africa, please visit www.iaeozsummit.com.

For more information or interview opportunities, please contact:

Sibongile Gangxa, [email protected] I +27 72 324 3904 (South Africa)

Dr. Gaylord Neal, [email protected] | +1(215) 828-4995 (America, USA)