Events
We offer a variety of programs and opportunities to help you level up, network and have fun!
Supplier Diversity Leadership Program
The Supplier Diversity Leadership Program is not your basic workshop. It’s an immersive three-day program offering a pedagogy based curriculum, covering topics such as analysis of internal processes and systems, understanding and galvanizing external resources , managing change management, and more. Through general education sessions, interactive exercises and networking, participants gain insights from trainers, thought leaders, subject matter experts and peers across various industries.
Who Should Attend
- Supplier Diversity Practitioners
- Procurement Professionals
- DEI Professionals
- Community Relations
- Community Stakeholders
- Senior/Organizational Leaders
- Economic Development Leaders
- Small Businesses
Spring Cohort April 12-14th, 2023 Orlando, FL
Understanding supplier diversity roles and responsibilities; assessing and managing internal/external engagement and collaboration efforts.
- Supplier Diversity Overview
- Supplier Diversity Practitioner Role and Responsibility
- Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement (Internal)
- Procurement Integration and Collaboration (External)
Supplier Diversity Key Program Components and Managing Metrics.
- Key Program
- Creating Data Reports
- Exploring Marketplace Tools and Resources
- Creating Policies to Enforce Reporting Compliance
- Tier II Reporting
- Prime Supplier Management
Supplier Diversity Program Strategic Plans
- Strategy Development
- Organizational Assessment
- Community Vitality Assessment
- Program Analysis
- Business Case Assessment
Past Participants include:
Siemens
VDOT
Dewberry
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
University of Virginia
Vanderlande
Golden State Warriors
Northline Utilities, LLC
StartUP FIU/Florida International University
Dakkota Integrated Systems, LLC
Allergan
CDW Government
Gordon Food Service
Trane Technologies
Mayo Clinic
Workday
Avison Young
SCMSDC
DHL
Bronx Community College
International Paper
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Florida SBDC
QVC
TRC Companies
Syngenta Group
PSE
Atlanta Housing Authority
SJ Industries (SJI)
PA Turnpike
University of Miami
City of Nashville
Polk County (Polk, FL)
Clancy Theys
City of Rochester
Volkswagon
National Credit Union Association
NiSource
Shell
Florida Atlantic University
And a host of international participants, community stakeholders and consulting firms
Networking & Virtual Events
Networking Events
Our networking events bring together supplier diversity professionals and stakeholders. These events are held in cities across the country.
Coming Soon!
Virtual Events & Webinars
We host virtual events and webinars featuring experts and thought leaders from corporations, government and stakeholder organizations.
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