MBE University will present it's conference on "Strategic Alliances" in an effort to further assist small, minority and women enterprises with maximizing state-sponsored business opportunities and resources, the O'Malley-Brown Administration launched the MBE University Initiative in December 2009. The MBE University road show conference series travels to every region of the State offering information and training on how to do business with the State of Maryland. MBE University was created in collaboration with the State's minority business coordinating agencies and the Governor's office.