The Maryland LGBT Chamber is hosting its annual Supplier Diversity Day — an opportunity for chamber members and potential chamber members to learn more about the innovative ways that large companies and government provide multiple channels to procure goods and services. The day will prove to be beneficial as businesses come together to expand their diverse supplier networks and share diverse procurement strategies.
Panel Session: This intimate panel was created to help small and disadvantaged businesses gain equal access to economic growth insight and opportunities from government, federal and large commercial contracting organizations. We are elated to have a strong diverse panel of experts including:
- Michelle Street, PhD – Deputy Director – Office of Small & Disadvantage Business Utilization (OSDBU) | Department of Health and Human Services
- Erin Sher – Chief Procurement Officer | Baltimore City
- Additional Panelists to be announced shortly
Business2Business “B2B” Matchmaking Sessions: LGBTBE’s (Certified LGBT-owned businesses) and other diverse suppliers are welcome to join us as we close out the day by matchmaking with business experts and procurement representatives from large organizations and local government. This session is an added bonus for attendees to introduce themselves directly to procurement officers, forge strategic partnerships, identify ways to get on their businesses listed on vendor/supplier portals and to ask questions about processes that can help them grow their businesses. The following companies will have representatives onsite for matchmaking discussions:
- 14 West
- Baltimore City
- Bank of America
- DHHS
- Exelon
- LifeBridge Health
- Marriott
- McCormick
- Northrop Grumman
- PNC Bank
- SMECO
- T. Rowe Price
- TD Bank
- Tek Systems
We encourage all diverse suppliers to plan ahead and sign-up now for 3-4 preferred businesses you would like to meet with during the matchmaking session when registering for your ticket. Just click "Add-ons" and make a few selections. (Selections not guaranteed, but we will do our best to pair you up based on your preferences).
Prime Networking Happy Hour End the day with great conversations during a happy hour mixer!
Seats will fill up fast and tickets are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies who may be interested in engaging your services!
All diverse businesses are encouraged to attend : lgbt-owned, minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned.
