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2019 Agency, Small Business & Diverse Supplier Collaborative
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
ATTIRE: Business Casual
PARKING: “Complimentary valet parking is available for all event attendees.”
Parking attendant must be informed upon arrival.
In support of an overall industry initiative focused on the inclusivity of small business concerns and diverse suppliers in the advertising industry, local agencies are looking to broaden connections between their respective production organizations and their diverse supplier communities. The goal is to increase the understanding and application of diverse supplier capabilities that can be leveraged across the work agencies do on behalf of their clients.
AGENDA
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.: Registration, Meet and Greet
2:30 p.m.–2: 45 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
2:50 p.m.–3:35 p.m.: 1st Panel—Doing Business With Agencies
A select number of representatives from various agencies will have a dialogue regarding processes, getting access to decision-makers and unique supplier selection requirements prevalent in advertising.
3:40 p.m.–4:25 p.m.: 2nd Panel—Small Business Owners, Facts That Matter
A select number of small business owners and diverse suppliers along with supplier diversity professionals will discuss challenges and obstacles they encounter getting women-owned businesses and underrepresented businesses vetted and included in agency RFPs.
4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.: 3rd Panel—Diversity and Inclusion, Bridging the Gap
A select number of diversity and inclusion practitioners will discuss the value and business case for inclusivity and equity along with its impact in the advertising industry’s workplace, talent, and diverse supplier selection.
5:20 p.m.–6:05 p.m.: Diverse Suppliers Pitch Session
Bring your business cards and win one of four chances for a 10-minute business pitch in front of agency stakeholders.
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.: Eat, Drink and Network
Through event duration
Note: Please mark your calendars for this event. A formal invite will be emailed separately. We certainly hope you’ll join us!
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