On Thursday, August 27th the Black Economic Council will hold their first annual Supplier Diversity Conference. The Black Economic Council (BEC) is a community advocacy organization based in Oakland, CA with the purpose of increasing financial literacy and procurement opportunities for Black owned and Minority businesses in corporate and public sector contracts.
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This event brings together the largest financial institutions with a vested interest in the development of diverse businesses like yours. Participating banks include; Bank of America, Bank of the West, Citi, City National Bank, Comerica, JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Promerica, Torrey Pines Bank, US Bank, Union Bank of California and Wells Fargo. Along with the financial institutions they will bring their first tier suppliers for matchmaking and networking opportunities.
When it comes to pursuing growth of your business through supplier diversity you generally get back what you put in. Accessing the network of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, participating at local council events, and growing relationships are activities that are good input for this effort.
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