0177-001 DKB Doing Business with the Fortune 500

Doing Business with the Fortune 500

DATE
Wednesday, November 10th
COST
$ 29.00
FORMAT
Webinar
TOPIC
Procurement

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Why is supplier diversity so hot?

Diverse businesses provide more than $400 billion of products and services to corporations every year. Fortune 500 companies use supplier diversity as an intentional strategy to include diverse suppliers in their procurement and contracting activities. These efforts focus on the inclusion of minorities, women, and military veterans. Join us to learn how your established small business (2+ years viable) can sell your products and services to corporations. Gain a better understanding of the critical information and tools you need to participate in supplier diversity programs. 

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Understand capacity and what it means to be a supplier to a Fortune 500 corporation 
  • Insight into requirements as a supplier
  • Framework to align your products and services with the needs of large institutions
  • Identify what certifications are available and relevant
  • Financing available to suppliers

PROGRAM DETAILS

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Cost: $29.00
Webinar

This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email. 

PROGRAM PARTNERS

All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Erik Beene at [email protected] or call (770) 414-3110.

This class is brought to you in part thanks to Truist Bank.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Ruby Riesinger

Ruby Riesinger is a member of the senior management team at the UGA SBDC state office having been a business consultant, area director and now district director. In her role as district director, she oversees multiple UGA SBDC offices across the state.  She brings to the UGA SBDC a rich background in economic development, communications media, marketing and sales management. Ruby is a graduate of Valdosta State University earning two degrees, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics, and a Master of Business Administration

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in DeKalb
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Etta James at [email protected] or call 770-414-3110