The Minority Economic Development Initiative had a strong start to MED Week Monday night with the annual awards banquet, hearing from the President of Kentucky State University and recognizing multiple volunteers.
MEDI hosted the successful F.E. Whitney Classic in 2018, which was a head to head football game held at the Stadium of Champions between Kentucky State University and Lane College, and generated significant economic impact. F.E. Whitney was remembered greatly at the MEDI banquet, which was held at the Pioneers, Inc. Complex.
Kentucky State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II spoke highly of MEDI and Pioneers, saying that Hopkinsville has a great gift in these organizations being in the community.
He says things may seem bleak in the nation these days—concerning not just the national debt, but also a moral, educational and other debts—but by coming together for solutions, people can move forward.
Executive Director Henry Snorton III says that MEDI continues with its mission of helping to establish jobs, support entrepreneurs and more while bringing opportunities to the area that both inspire and guide.
Multiple people were recognized and given awards at the event, all of whom were either volunteers, partners, and those who served on the planning committee for the F.E. Whitney Classic. During that event in 2018, the Classic generated approximately a quarter of a million dollars in economic impact and local hotels were at 99 percent or 98 percent capacity.
MED Week continues Tuesday evening with the Churches Leading Community and Economic Development panel. It will be at the MEDI office on South Main Street at 5:30 p.m., featuring Reverend Larry Rascoe, Reverend Adrian Brooks and Hopkinsville City Councilmember Dr. Rev. Darvin Adams.
