10th Annual Women & Diverse Supplier Business Conference

Greening the Supply Chain: Benchmarking Sustainability Practices and Trends

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

The 10th Annual Women & Diverse Supplier Business Conference for Disadvantaged, Veteran, Minority and Women Business Owners will take place on Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at Kean University, Downs Hall, 1000 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083, (908) 737-KEAN from 8:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. Click here for directions

The Conference, sponsored, by DiversityPlus Magazine, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Kean University, and the Small Business Administration, is geared towards attracting qualified women, disadvantaged and minority business owners looking for an opportunity to do business with corporate America and the government.

This year's theme " Greening the Supply Chain: Benchmarking Sustainability Practices and Trends," focuses on helping firms understand the sustainability needs of corporate America and developing the right tools for getting contracts in the tri-state area estimated at over $30 billion. There will be 2 workshops, Cash in on Renewable Energy, and Expanding Access to Government Contracting Opportunities. During the Exhibitor Showcase from 9 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., conference registrants will have an opportunity to meet and interface with General Contractors and key Procurement Specialists and Certification Managers from major corporations and governmental agencies. They will also have an opportunity to market their services and hear directly from conference sponsors and exhibitors about contracting opportunities

This year’s sponsors include Skanska USA, UMDNJ, PSEG, The Port Authority of NY/NJ, New Jersey Transit, The Bank of New York Mellon, Acindo, major contractors and developers, and other private corporations that do business with these organizations.

Visit our webite for a full listing,www.diversityplus.com/njexpo