November 18, 2024
Leveraging and connecting North Carolina’s diverse industry with its diverse suppliers.
Strong connections between procurement leaders and diverse suppliers is a value-add not only for each business and industry, but for our state’s competitive position. North Carolina requires flourishing, diverse supply chains to compete for federal dollars and new investment.
The NC Chamber is uniquely positioned to convene this collaborative event. Whether you are a procurement professional or a diverse supplier, you do not want to miss this inaugural event packed with learning opportunities and connections for both audiences.
Join us on Monday, November 18 in Raleigh to grow together and build a stronger North Carolina!
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Agenda
Monday, November 18
| 8:30 am | Registration and Networking |
| 9:00 am | Welcome and Introductory Remarks
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| 9:15 am | Opening Keynote: Collaborating to Connect - The Case for Supplier Diversity Jonathan Wilkins, Supplier Diversity Program Executive, Presidio |
| 9:45 am | Quick Hit: Hone the Pitch |
| 10:05 am | Quick Hit: Two-Way Communication and Feedback Angela Brown, Senior Project/Program Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina |
| 10:25 am | Networking Break |
| 10:55 am | Quick Hit: Get Your Money Right - Access to Capital
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| 11:15 am | Fireside Chat: Supplier Diversity Success
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| 11:45 am | Lunch and Networking |
| 12:45 pm | Quick Hit: Making the Connection KeAnne Hoeg, Director of Data Management Systems, Supplier Matching and Reporting, Industry Expansion Solution/North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, North Carolina State University |
| 1:05 pm | Quick Hit: Diverse Supplier Engagement Camisha Mills, Regional Sourcing Specialist, US Agricultural Solutions, BASF |
| 1:25 pm | Workshopping to Connection: Tabletop Discussions and Brainstorming |
| 2:10 pm | Closing Remarks |
| 2:15 pm | Event Concludes |