2024 Arizona Minority Business Enterprise of the Year – Awarded on 10/17/24 by the Arizona MBDA Business Center, during this year’s 13th Annual Business Diversity Summit. This honor is in recognition of Zef’s outstanding contributions to minority-owned businesses in Arizona. It celebrates his commitment to fostering growth, creating opportunities, and driving innovation. Congratulations to Zef and the whole BGI Team!
The Arizona 13th Annual Diversity Summit Is sponsored by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Arizona chapter of the MBDA, NABEDC, and the Capital Readiness Program. The summit is produced by local STN, Social Television Network. This annual summit highlights award recipient’s contributions and the extraordinary impact they have on Arizona’s economy and minority communities.
View the summit in its entirety on YouTube. #BizDiversity

L to R: Yvette Uriondo, Sr. Business Consultant, MBDA
Zef Banda, Jr., President & CEO, BGI, and
Alika Kumar, Executive Director, MBDA – Arizona Chapter

Zef & BGI highlighted during the 13th Annual Summit

Zef accepts award with 2024 Arizona Recipients

Arizona MBDA 2024 Award Announcements