Westchester County is rich in African American history and offers interesting and compelling ways to experience the contributions that people of African descent have made to our unique American identity.

Minority- and women-owned businesses (MWOBs) should take advantage of the newly launched, online registry designed especially for them. Once registered, MWOBs will be sent automated e-mail notifications of relevant business opportunities according to pre-selected business categories.  Additionally, MWOBs will be sent notices of workshops and seminars on how to to do business with goverment. Separately, an updated online application to search county government countracts was unveiled.  This application allows all firms to easily search and view business opportunitites with the county.

Registration for the Rx for Succes: Dare to Be a Doctor conference scheduled for Oct. 18 at the County Center is now full due to an overwhelming response.  No more registrations are being accepted and no walk-in registrations will be accepted the day of the conference. We hope to publish hand-outs and other information shared during the conference at a later date. However, don't hesitate to visit the Web site of the three key-note speakers -- three African-Americans who left the city streets, followed their dreams and became nationally renowned doctors known as "The Three Doctors."

If you need to cool off indoors, consider a trip to the Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College to view its outstanding collection of African art. It's strongest in the arts of central Africa, however, major objects offer artistic insights into more than 30 cultures and span a geographic area from Mali to Mozambique.

Finally, save the date for the important "Blueprint for Change" Summit, hosted by County Executive Andy Spano, the Affrican American Advisory Board and the Office of African American Affairs. See the Events Calendar for more information.