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Sessions (87)

Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E270)

22 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Connie Varnum
Created in partnership with McPherson|Berry and MetLife, this unique five-day program will be taking place during the NMSDC Conference and Business... More...

Global Strategy Summit (Hyatt Regency Chicago Plaza Ballroom)

22 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Speaker(s): Adam Garfein Ph.D. ; Albert BW Louis, CPSM ; Anil Menawat ; Gary Joseph ; John Henderson ; Megan Stowe ; Michelle Taylor ; Nicole Lamb-Hale
Global Strategy for leveraging minority business with a focus on MBE's and the world economy. More...

Registration (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Level 2 Lobby)

22 Oct 16
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Center: AARP, Inc. Lanyard: Cummins, Inc. Keycards: Capital One Conference Bags: General Motors Luggage Tags: Kaiser Found... More...

Program Connect Reception (By Invitation Only) (Hyatt Regency Chicago - Grand Ballroom B)

22 Oct 16
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): Carrie McIndoe ; Joset Wright-Lacy
NMSDC's wide ranging programs provide the backbone to the network. The Program Connect Reception is an invitation-only networking opportunity f... More...

Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E270)

23 Oct 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Connie Varnum ; LaSonya Berry
Created in partnership with McPherson|Berry and MetLife, this unique five-day program will be taking place during the NMSDC Conference and Business... More...

MBE "Boot Camp" Session for Classes I and II (<$10 Million) Collaboration for Success and Growth (Room Hyatt Regency Chicago - Crystal A)

23 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Fred McKinney Ph.D.
One of the important challenges facing MBEs is their ability to collaborate with other businesses to successfully win larger contracts. Build capac... More...

MBE "Boot Camp" Session for Classes III and IV ($10+ Million) (Room Hyatt Regency Chicago - Crystal C)

23 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Leonard Greenhalgh Ph.D.
MBEs prosper and grow to scale when they successfully create and deliver real value for their customers. This three-hour session is all about your ... More...

Registration (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Level 2 Lobby)

23 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Center: AARP, Inc. Lanyard: Cummins, Inc. Keycards: Capital One Conference Bags: General Motors Luggage Tags: Ka... More...

Corporate Plus® Forum (Room Hyatt Regency Chicago - Crystal A)

23 Oct 16
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Angie Li ; Chuck Hendrix ; Ralph G. Moore ; Sudarshan Choudhury
(For Corporate Plus® Members only)     More...

MBE Opportunity Accelerator: Where MBE's Connect to Corporate Business Opportunities (Room Hyatt Regency Chicago - Crystal B)

23 Oct 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Clifford A. Bailey
The National MBE Input Committtee invites you to get real story on the economy, customers, buyers, financing...and opportunities for your business ... More...

Welcome to Chicago Reception (Room The Field Museum - 1400 South Lake Shore Drive)

23 Oct 16
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome to Chicago! Join us at the intriguing Field Museum for an evening of networking and discovery. Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan and t... More...

Registration (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Level 2 Lobby)

24 Oct 16
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
YOUR CONFERENCE EVENT BARCODE IS REQUIRED TO GAIN ADMITTANCE TO THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE. Registration Center: AARP, Inc. Lanyard: C... More...

Power Breakfast (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Hall D2)

24 Oct 16
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Speaker(s): Penny Pritzer
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Business Opportunity Exchange (BOE) (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Hall D1)

24 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Sponsors: Chevron, Honda, Macy's, Toyota Business Opportunity Exchange Directory Sponsor: FCA Business Opportunity Lounge Sponsor: ... More...

Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E270)

24 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Connie Varnum
Created in partnership with McPherson|Berry and MetLife, this unique five-day program will be taking place during the NMSDC Conference and Business... More...

Keynote Luncheon (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Hall D2)

24 Oct 16
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): David Wild ; H. James Dallas ; Ray Dempsey
Keynote Speaker: H. James Dallas, President, J. Dallas & Associates More...

Business Opportunity Exchange (BOE) (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Hall D1)

24 Oct 16
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sponsors: Chevron, Honda, Macy's, Toyota Business Opportunity Exchange Directory Sponsor: FCA Business Opportunity Lounge Sponsor: ... More...

Peer-To-"Pier" Networking Reception (Room Navy Pier - 840 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611)

24 Oct 16
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Come relax after a long day at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier. The majestic Aon Ballroom will set the scene for a night to remember. We invite you ... More...

Registration (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Level 2 Lobby)

25 Oct 16
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
YOUR CONFERENCE EVENT BARCODE IS REQUIRED TO GAIN ADMITTANCE TO THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE Registration Center: AARP, Inc. Lanyard: Cu... More...

Networking Continental Breakfast (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E354A)

25 Oct 16
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Co-Sponsors: Monsanto and Time Warner   YOUR CONFERENCE BARCODE IS REQUIRED TO GAIN ADMITTANCE TO THE PLENARY AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. More...

C-Suite Plenary Session (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E354B)

25 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Arnold Sowa ; Cedric Thurman ; Cheryl Harris ; Chris Gallucci ; Frank Sanders ; Peter Stoynoff ; Ric Schneider ; Vasanthi Ilangovan
Beyond Procurement: Weaving Supplier Diversity into the Corpoate Ecosystem. By infusing supplier diversity into their main business processes, f... More...

MBDA Plenary Session (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E352)

25 Oct 16
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Alejandra Castillo ; Laura McGorman ; R. Kip Huff
Are MBE’s Ready for the “Internet of Things" (IoT) and “Big Data” Industries of the Future Since 2008, more ob... More...

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

25 Oct 16
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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CPO Meeting - MIT Value Management Study (by invitation only) (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E450A)

25 Oct 16
10:15 AM - 11:44 AM
Speaker(s): Suj Chandrasekhar Ph.D.
The MIT Study will provide critical research and analysis to support changes in the NMSDC model that will increase its value for corporate members ... More...

T1 - Leveraging Your Brand Through Diversity (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E351)

25 Oct 16
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Beverly Jennings ; Denise R. Thomas ; Michael Byron ; Rona Fourté ; Stewart Duff
How do large corporations leverage and grow their brand through supplier diversity and minority supplier development? By attending this session you... More...

T2 - How to Gain Competitive Advantage in Global Markets (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E350)

25 Oct 16
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Featured Speakers

Speaker(s): Anne McKinney ; Antwaun Griffin ; Efrain Gonzalez ; Tamara Maxwell
With a 95% percent of the world’s purchasing power outside of the U.S. borders, MBEs must remain competitive in the global market place. This... More...

T3 - Cybersecurity: Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture to Increase Revenue (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E451A)

25 Oct 16
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Carl Hill
The risk of data theft continues at an alarming rate, so what can you do to protect your organization and your supply chain? Understand cyber threa... More...

T4 - Navigating the Corporate Procurement Process (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E271AB)

25 Oct 16
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Jerry Miller, CPSM, CPSD
This workshop is designed to help participants gain insight on the entire procurement process and manage each stage from sourcing through the post-... More...

T5 - Federal Contracting Growth Strategies (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E351)

25 Oct 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Angela Washington ; Mauricio Vera ; Sharon Jones ; Thomas Leney
DID YOU KNOW: Every year the Federal Government spends $500 million dollars procuring goods and services throughout the country? Do you have the Fe... More...

T6 - The Blueprint: Leveraging Strategy, Partnership and Access for Competitive Edge (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E353C)

25 Oct 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Kalan Haywood ; Kip Wright ; Shaleta Dunn
This engaging session offers a 21st century approach to supplier diversity engagement and partnership. The Blueprint incorporates all NMSDC best pr... More...

T7 - Speaking with Confidence - Step Up Your Game! (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room 353AB)

25 Oct 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Jim Golden
When delivering a business presentation or elevator pitch, do you get so nervous and sweat so much that your audience mistakes you for taking you f... More...

T8 - Access to Capital (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E451A)

25 Oct 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Brent Reinhard ; Sheryl Cameron
This information-packed workshop will review the financing options available to a business owner and provide valuable insights into the process for... More...

Keynote Luncheon (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Hall D2)

25 Oct 16
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ulice Payne Jr.
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NMSDC Matchmaking Event (By Invitation Only) (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E450AB)

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 5:15 PM
These are one-on-one appointments that are opportunities for corporations to share more about their specific business needs and to learn more about... More...

SIGNATURE SESSIONS

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 5:15 PM
These Signature Sessions bring together Minority Business Eneterprises (MBEs), Buying Organizations/Supplier Diversity Professionals and NMSDC Affi... More...

SS1 - Supplier Training & Empowerment Program (STEP) (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E271AB)

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Becky A. Davis
STEP, presented by The Coca-Cola Company, is a learning platform that addresses recognized barriers women entrepreneurs may face while trying to st... More...

SS2 - Doing Business with the Nation's Central Bank (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E350)

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Anita Brown ; Joan Buchanan ; Kimberly Briggs ; Melissa Butler ; Michael West
In this highly engaging and interactive panel discussion, senior procurement leaders from the Federal Reserve System share how the nation’s c... More...

SS3 - The Growth Initiative - Minority-Controlled Certification (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E451A)

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Mark Harrison ; Marquis Miller
The NMSDC Growth Initiative is built on the premise that equity capital is the leading tool for building global corporations. If minority businesse... More...

SS4 - Supplier Diversity for Economic Growth (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E353AB)

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Tanya Nixon ; Tommy Smith
This 90-minute workshop will feature the partners, procedures and projects that Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, Inc. has implemented to enhance the ... More...

SS5 - The Impact Regulatory Changes Are Having On The Color Of Business (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E353C)

25 Oct 16
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Kimberly Waller ; Phillip Styles ; Rod Robinson
The U.S. Insurance industry is a big industry, representing over $1 trillion in premiums and employing over 2.5 million people. Opportunities for i... More...

Registration (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Level 2 Lobby)

26 Oct 16
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration Center: AARP, Inc. Lanyard: Cummins, Inc. Keycards: Capital One Conference Bags: General Motors Luggage Tags: Ka... More...

CEO-to-CEO Plenary Session - Driving Sustainable Value Creation (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E354B)

26 Oct 16
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Ann Ramakumaran ; John Mingé ; Leon Richardson ; Michele Ruiz
This CEO-to-CEO discussion will focus on building sustainable relationships between MBEs and Corporate America. One corporate, John Mingé, Chairman... More...

Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - E270)

26 Oct 16
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Connie Varnum
Created in partnership with McPherson|Berry and MetLife, this unique five-day program will be taking place during the NMSDC Conference and Business... More...

W1 - The Power of the Innovation Highway: R&D Investments to Revolutionize the American Business Landscape (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E350)

26 Oct 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Christian Strachan ; Courtney Silverthorn ; Lyneir Richardson ; Mojdeh Bahar ; Tyrone Taylor
Today’s business owners are vital to the U.S. innovation ecosystem and the federal government stands ready to equip minority innovators with ... More...

W2 - Getting Ready: Valuing the Target, Making the Bid, and Setting the Price. Monetizing your Growth through Acquisition (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E351)

26 Oct 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Anthony Caudle ; Carmen West ; Craig Miller ; Harvey Strode
Building a company of value in the marketplace is key for optimal financial returns.  As more minority businesses are thinking about growth th... More...

W3 - The Changing Economy: Diversity, Millennials, Generation Z and the Gig Economy (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E451A)

26 Oct 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Jose Villa
This session will provide insight into the behaviors, attitudes and preferences of cross-cultural millennials and Generation Z pertaining to educat... More...

W4 - Strategic Ways to Elevate Your Standard of Business (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E353C)

26 Oct 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Pamela Jolly
Developing supplier excellence is an investment for any corporation desiring a competitive advantage. A study of the legacy of successful business ... More...

W5 - Sustainable Procurement—Corporate & Government Policy & Practice (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E353AB)

26 Oct 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): David Levine ; John Edelman ; MaryAnne Howland
In this panel we will share some of the successful models of policies being implemented to advance sustainable procurement. An increasing number of... More...

W6 - 21st Century Networking: A Modern Approach (McCormic Place Lakeside Center - Room E271AB)

26 Oct 16
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Marilyn Clark
Business networking as we know it is dead. Forget the one-on-one idea that networking is only about building business relationships and only the lu... More...

Equity and Enforcement on Government Contracting via Title VI (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E352)

26 Oct 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Albert Shen ; Josephine Arnold ; Justin Tanner ; Leonardo San Roman
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is working with federal agencies to ensure enforcement of Title... More...

MBE Meet Up (McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Room E354A)

26 Oct 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MBEs are encouraged to gather in the Connect Zone for informal netwroking between MBEs. Spark new relationships to increase capacity through partne... More...

Luncheon (Room McCormick Place Lakeside Center - Hall D2)

26 Oct 16
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ernest Wong ; Justin Bennett
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Awards Banquet Reception (Room Hyatt Regency Chicago - Columbus Hall)

26 Oct 16
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ann Ramakumaran
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Awards Banquet (Hyatt Regency Chicago - Grand Ballroom)

26 Oct 16
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Speaker(s): Phyllis Anderson
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