BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240909T160000Z DTEND:20240910T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:GSBA Economic Development Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2024 GSBA Economic Development Conference is THE signature event for business owners and professionals committed to advancing supplier diversity and creating equitable opportunities for all businesses. \n\nThis two-day event will connect certified small businesses with corporate and government entities in order to explore opportunities to do business together.\n\n \n\n\n\nDay One\, in person\, includes learning opportunities\, networking over breakfast and lunch\, and an LGBTBE Pitch Competition where the winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2024 NGLCC Conference (conference fee\, hotel and airfare) courtesy of Wells Fargo.\n\n \nDay Two\, also in person\, features roundtable and one-on-one matchmaking\, where you can explore opportunities with Corporate Procurement Partners and Government Agencies! Day two will also feature an all-day vendor pop-up showcasing businesses and services. \n\n \n\n\n \n\nWhy should you attend?\n\n\n Engage With Industry Leaders Network with top executives and supplier diversity champions from leading companies who are driving change in their industries during the days' sessions\, luncheon and networking mixer\n Gain Insights Learn from expert speakers and panelists about the latest trends\, best practices and strategies to enhance your business\n Success Stories Hear inspiring stories from diverse suppliers who have thrived through effective supplier diversity programs\n Matchmaking Sessions Schedule one-on-one meetings with Fortune 500 companies to pitch your business and get personalized feedback.\n LGBTBE Pitch Competition Step on stage to pitch your LGBTQ+ owned business and compete to win a trip to the 2025 NGLCC Conference all expenses paid (Competition for GSBA members only)\n\n\n\n\nFind the full event agenda and list of speakers here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \;\n

The 2024 GSBA Economic Development Conference is THE signature event for business owners and professionals committed to advancing supplier diversity and creating equitable opportunities for all businesses. \;

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This two-day event will connect certified small businesses with corporate and government entities in order to explore opportunities to do business together.
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\nDay One\, in person\, includes learning opportunities\, networking over breakfast and lunch\, and an LGBTBE Pitch Competition where the winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2024 NGLCC Conference (conference fee\, hotel and airfare) courtesy of \;Wells Fargo.
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Day Two\, also in person\, features roundtable and one-on-one matchmaking\, where you can explore opportunities with Corporate Procurement Partners and Government Agencies! Day two will also feature an all-day vendor pop-up showcasing businesses and services. \;
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\nFind the full event agenda and list of speakers here.
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