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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 amRegistration and Networking
9:00 amWelcome and Introductory Remarks
  • Dana Magliola, Senior Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness, NC Chamber Foundation
  • Representative from BASF, Presenting Sponsor
9:15 amOpening Keynote: Collaborating to Connect - The Case for Supplier Diversity

Jonathan Wilkins, Supplier Diversity Program Executive, Presidio

9:45 amQuick Hit: Hone the Pitch
10:05 amQuick Hit: Two-Way Communication and Feedback

Angela Brown, Senior Project/Program Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

10:25 amNetworking Break
10:55 amQuick Hit: Get Your Money Right - Access to Capital
  • Peter Gwaltney, President & CEO, NC Bankers Association
  • Jacquie Spearman, Program Director, Government Contracting Assistance Program, Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
11:15 amFireside Chat: Supplier Diversity Success
  • Lindsay Wrege, Co-Founder, 321 Coffee
  • Moderator: Gary Salamido, President & CEO, NC Chamber
11:45 amLunch and Networking
12:45 pmQuick 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 pmQuick Hit: Diverse Supplier Engagement

Camisha Mills, Regional Sourcing Specialist, US Agricultural Solutions, BASF

1:25 pmWorkshopping to Connection: Tabletop Discussions and Brainstorming
2:10 pmClosing Remarks
2:15 pmEvent Concludes