Upcoming Events
Supplier Diveristy Achievement Week
Event:
Supplier Diversity Achievement Week
VIP Connection Reception, Awards Ceremony & Benefit
Jazz Concert
April 30, 2012 - May 4, 2012
Supplier Diversity Achievement Week features daily seminars
where member corporations and minority
businesses learn best practices for leveraging the new demographics
of the diverse marketplace. Topics include: how minority
owned businesses can partner with major corporations; how
to use creative and out-of-the box thinking to boost business;
why diversity matters in business and the community; and
how to tap into potential opportunities with San Diego corporations.
The finale on Friday, May 4, 2012 includes the VIP connection
reception, awards ceremony, and benefit jazz concert. This
is our annual gala where member corporations, certified
minority business enterprises, minority advocates and company
leaders are recognized.
Sponsorships and support include:
o Opportunity to host a Supplier Diversity Achievement Week
morning session. Each day a member
corporation hosts the day by providing the facility and
breakfast for morning sessions with guest
speakers.
o VIP Connection Reception, Awards Ceremony & Benefit
Jazz Concert attendance. Sponsors also
receive recognition at the VIP Connection Reception, Awards
ceremony and Benefitt jazz concert. All
support levels entitle sponsors to a listing in our annual
publication.
Sponsorships range from $2,500 - $15,000.
Business Development Conference
Event: Business Development Conference (BDC) July 17, 2012
OneSource Training Facility at the Council Offices MBEs collaborates to develop business relationships and share contact information that could potentially lead to contract opportunities. Larger MBEs also identify potential 2nd tier relationships and meet one-on-one with other MBEs. Our member corporations encourage their prime suppliers to attend and explore 2nd tier sourcing opportunities. The event also includes an informative program to assist MBEs in growing their business and performance capabilities. Although this is an MBE to MBE event, our MBEs always appreciate members that support this event through sponsorships.
Sponsorships include attendance, appointment table and
recognition. Sponsorships range from $350 - $4,000.
Business Opportunity Conference
Event: Business Opportunity Conference & Sunset Cruise Reception
Business Opportunity
Conference (BOC)
Golf Tournament and Sunset Dinner Cruise
September 18, 2012 and September 19, 2012
Maderas Golf Club / Market Creek Events & Venues
This two day event is all about business. The frst opportunity is making connections during our annual Golf Tournament at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway. Secondly, build relationships during the Sunset Dinner Cruise while enjoying the views around San Diego Bay. Thirdly, it's a full day of real business potential for both MBEs and member corporations. During the BOC, our member corporations' buyers and certi?ed suppliers meet one-on-one for 20 minute discussions. We pre-screen and carefully match suppliers to buyers based on member needs, creating a unique and productive business interaction. We have had great success in creating mutually bene?cial relationships and real business outcomes from our BOC. Member corporations and MBEs are updated on the Council's progress, upcoming programs and initiatives during the luncheon program.
Sponsorships include attendance, screened appointment scheduling and meeting table. All sponsors and supporters receive special recognition during the event. Sponsorships range from $500 - $6,000.
Here's what they say about us!
"I want to congratulate you for hosting such an
incredibly successful weeklong event! Not many people could
have pulled it off- it was professional, helpful and 1st
class!! I've heard of nothing but positive comments and
am looking forward to participating in a more active way
next year!"
- Debra Fischle-Faulk - City of San Diego
"The food was terrific and the appointments were
on time and efficient. Great job San Diego Council! Ron...
always a class act!! "
- Mitzi Murakami - Kaiser Permanente
"We made some amazing contacts and friends last
week and I have a renewed sense of hope!"
- Tracy Ochoa - Appeal Media
Capabilities Review Forum
Location: Conference Room of the San Diego
Regional MSDC
Address: 9903 Businesspark Ave., Suite 105 San Diego,
California 92131
Date: Twice Monthly
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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REGISTER FOR EVENT
The Capabilities Review Forum will provide certified MBEs the opportunity to showcase their company while educating the Council on the company's business products and services, and it's goals as it relates to potential corporate business.
This Forum will also allow us to provide valuable feedback to help you successfully capitalize on corporate purchasing opportunities. The three-hour capabilities review session will be attended by three non-competing MBEs. Each company will have 30-40 minutes to present their company as it would to a major corporation.
We would like to help position your company with major corporations. Register for this Free Review Forum TODAY!
IMPORTANT Registration Information
- Please review all available dates and choose up to three possible dates that you are available to attend a forum. In the quantity box , place a "1", regardless of the number of persons who may participate. We will provide confirmation of your meeting date via email.
- When entering attendee information, note the priority that each date has for you by indicating a "1" for first, "2" for second, or "3" for third.
- You are encouraged to bring up to three employees from your company, however, only one person from each MBE office need register for this event. You will be prompted to enter attendee information at the time of registration.
- Continental breakfast will be provided by the Council.
