Annual Procurement &
Matchmaking Conference
Let’s Talk Opportunities and Cyber Security
September 13, 2016
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Each year the Supplier Diversity Development Council (SDDC) Annual Conference hosts over 200 attendees, representing New Jersey's largest Utilities and diverse business owners to share procurement opportunities and gain insight on how to strategically position their business before Utilities and Primes.
A logical outgrowth of Michelle’s corporate counseling is her growing franchise practice that includes working with franchisees, guiding them through the complexities of franchise documents and helping small businesses explore franchising as a means to grow their enterprises.
Cyber Secerity and Sustainability Panel
Cyber Secerity and Sustainability Panel
Social Media To Grow Your Business
Social Media To Grow Your Business
Luncheon Keynote Speaker
*Subject to change
September 13th |
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| 09:00 am – 11:00 am | Registration/Networking/Continental Breakfast. |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Panel 1 – Supply Chain Management |
| 11:30 am – 01:00 pm | Luncheon |
| 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm | Richard Mroz, President New Jersey Board of Public Utilities |
| 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm | Award Presentations |
| 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm | Keynote Speaker – Andrew Hendry, President, New Jersey Utility Association, “NJ Utilities and Current Infrastructure Projects" |
| 12:50 pm – 01:00 pm | Robin Berg Tabakin, SDDC Conference Chair – Conference Overview |
| 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm | Matchmaking By Appointment Only |
| 01:00 pm – 01:45 pm | Panel 2 - Cyber Security, Michelle Schaap, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi/Cyber Security Insurance, Robin Suydam, Suydam Insurance.
Panel 3 - Social Media, Fran Lytle and Bill Lytle, Brand Champs. |
| 02:00 pm – 02:45 pm | Panel 2 - Cyber Security, Michelle Schaap, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi/Cyber Security Insurance, Robin Suydam, Suydam Insurance.
Panel 3 - Social Media, Fran Lytle and Bill Lytle, Brand Champs. |
| 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Networking Meet The Primes |
The Supplier Diversity Development Council (SDDC) is dedicated to forging effective working relationships amongst minority-, women- and service disabled veteran-owned businesses (M/W/SDVBEs), New Jersey public utilities and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on matters relating to methods of reporting, measuring, cultivating, and assessing the development of these relationships.
The SDDC serves as a resource to identify "best practices" and to promote related support activities and seminars for both companies and (M/W/SDVBEs). In order to enhance the advancement of mutual goals, the SDDC promotes the adoption of "best practices" and processes that provide equal access for (M/W/SDVBEs) to companies.
The SDDC's commitment to its mission will enhance supplier diversity among New Jersey companies, resulting in the development of a strong economy and a productive environment for the growth of (M/W/SDVBEs) throughout the state.