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10th Annual Women & Diverse Supplier Business Conference
“Greening the Supply Chain: Benchmarking Sustainability Practices and Trends”
Thursday, May 20, 2009, Kean University
AGENDA
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| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 1 PM | Exhibit Open |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Plenary Session: |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks:
Mira Kostak, Director, NJ Small Business Development Center, at Kean University.
Paul Lachhu, CEO and Publisher, DiversityPlus Magazine |
| 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | AM Keynote Speaker:
Wendy Lewis, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Major League Baseball will talk about Greening and Supplier Opportunities at MLB |
| 9:30 AM – 9:38 AM | State of Women and Minority Business in NJ – Nina Moseley, Senior Director, Minority Business Development, Department of the Treasury, State of NJ. |
| 9:38 AM - 9:50 PM | Awards Presentation |
| 9:50 AM - 1:00 PM | Workshops and Networking: |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | AM Workshop A:
Cash in on Renewable Energy - The drive to reduce America’s dependence on imported oil is opening up new opportunities in areas such as solar energy, wind, hydro, lithium batteries and much more. There has never been a better time since the industrial revolution to cash in a new paradigm shift, and eager suppliers and utility companies are spending tens of billions of dollars to come up with alternative forms of energy. Many energy companies have incentive initiatives to help drive innovation and MWBEs are lining up to get a piece of the action. Experts from the energy industry will discuss the opportunities and challenges that is igniting this revolution.
Panelists
Patricia Taylor, vice president, PSEG Solar initiative
Leon Baptiste, Principal, LB Electric
Joanne Bachmann, Renewable Account Energy Manager, NJ Clean Energy
Moderator, Paul Lachhu, CEO and Publisher DiversityPlus Magazine
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| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | PM Workshop B:
Expanding Access to Government Contracting Opportunities - The government purchases more goods and services than ever before yet few women and minority suppliers understand how to capitalize on numerous opportunities that go to mainstream companies. A recent proposal by the Small Business Administration, if implemented, will expand access for women in government contracting and help level the playing field. This workshop will provide the kinds of information and tools to give you an edge on the competition.
For new and existing suppliers, this is a workshop you don’t want to miss. Our panelists have many years of experience working for the government and helping small businesses.
Panelists
Heyward Davenport, Director, Department of Commerce, NY
JoeAnn Sheffers, Business Development, NJ Small Business Administration
Moderator, Glen Garth
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