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Supplier Diversity Exchange
 Program Agenda

September 16 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Virtual Event


9:00 AM – 9:10 AM

Introduction to SDX 2021 | Greetings & Acknowledgements
  • Jacqueline D. Neal | President & CEO, OMSDC


9:10 AM – 9:20 AM


Positioned To Win: Case Story Introduction
  • Jacqueline D. Neal


9:20 AM – 10:20 AM


An Exploration in Success: Case Stories


10:20 AM – 10:25 AM


Examining Key Takeaways
  • Melita McGowan | MBE Services Manager, OMSDC


10:25 AM – 10:40 AM


The Stages of Building Relationships
  • George Simms | Founder, BreakThru Business Solutions & COO, OMSDC


10:40 AM – 10:45 AM


BREAK


10:45 AM – 11:45 AM


Breakout Sessions

In small groups, participants will examine what has been shared and reflect on the following questions:
  • What stages do you need to work on? 
  • What are some of the barriers that you see in your business that must be hurdled to break through?
  • Do you need to make a mind shift in terms of how you see relationships?


11:45 PM – 12:15 PM


BREAK FOR LUNCH


12:15 PM-12:30 PM


Prepare for Virtual Meet and Greet
  • Jelani Johnson | MBE Services Manager, OMSDC


12:30 PM – 3:00 PM


Virtual Meet and Greet
  • Meet and Greet sessions with Corporations and MBEs (20 minutes per meeting)


3:00 PM – 3:05 PM


ADJOURNMENT


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