City of St. Petersburg, FL

21/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 21/08/2024 16:12

Supplier Diversity Day

The Office of Supplier Diversity Presents: Supplier Diversity Day

The 2nd annual Supplier Diversity Day celebrates and promotes diversity in our supply chain. This special day provides a unique opportunity for suppliers from diverse backgrounds to showcase their products and services, connect with industry leaders, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of inclusive procurement.

Event Time

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave. N

This will have free admission and a light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Kelvin McCree, Chief Learning Officer, Laser Focus Leadership Solutions, LLC

Bio: Dr. Kelvin McCree is a globally recognized thought leader, 6x author, and international speaker on change management, mental agility, and cultivating an agile workforce. His work is focused on helping teams to thrive in the midst of disruption. His groundbreaking new book "The Pivot: Leading the Future of Work" provides organizations and businesses with the trends, trajectories, challenges, and opportunities in the changing workforce. Dr. McCree and Laser Focus Leadership Solutions are SHRM Recertification Providers and members of the SHRM Speakers Bureau.

Breakout Sessions

  • Ralphe Jean-Poix- "Your Name is Your Brand"
  • The Amond Group- "Shaping and Upholding Your Business Values During Times of Uncertainty"
  • Florida Surety Bonds-Emily Golecki- "Next Level Bonding"
  • Suncoast Credit Union-Gilene Janvier (or Chris)-"Building Your Bankability"
  • Amazon Business Services-Ryan Tedeschi- "Doing Business with Amazon"
  • ActionCOACH Tampa Bay-Teresa Strong-Myrick- "Creating an Unlimited Marketing Budget"

Certification Corner with Two Supplier Diversity Certification Specialists

Business owners who attend are encouraged to ask all your questions about the City of St. Petersburg SBE and M/WBE certification programs and receive one-on-one assistance with your application.