The 8th Annual Minority Business Expo has become the region’s prime event to connect minority-owned businesses with potential clients and organizations that support their growth. Participation in the Expo has increased from 70 exhibitors and 500 attendees in 2010 to over 170 exhibitors and 1,880 attendees in 2016. Moreover, the Expo had 27 companies and organizations from Latin America, 60 business matchmaking meetings and more than 95 sponsors and partners.