DEI in the Supply Chain Process: How to Access Big Contracts as a Small Minority-owned Business

DEI in the Supply Chain Process: How to Access Big Contracts as a Small Minority-owned Business
A Discussion of Supplier Diversity w/ JP Morgan Chase, Turner Construction & AC Transit

How can diverse businesses get on supplier lists and win contract bids from big corporations and public agencies? What opportunities exist for small local businesses to be chosen to provide goods and services for large corporations? What steps can businesses take to maximize their chance be selected by as a local supplier by purchasing departments staff? How can businesses prepare to successfully provide the contracted deliverables? Presented by the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, this panel will feature leading Supplier Diversity programs and best practices from a cross-section of Oakland companies. Complimentary admission.
Panelists:
LaSandra Hunt, Vice President, Commercial Banker & Supplier Diversity Ambassador at JPMorgan Chase
Victor Nunez, Business Development Manager at Turner Construction Company
Brooklyn Moore-Green, Contract Compliance Program Specialist at AC Transit
Facilitated by Ken Maxey, Comcast Government Affairs Director & DEI Committee Chair.