Conferences, Events & Networking
The CGLCC helps LGBT+ business owners grow their companies by providing them with opportunities to connect with each other, as well as with corporations, organizations and government bodies looking to do business with a diverse supplier base. Through various conferences, workshops, and webinars, the CGLCC provides the opportunity for capacity building and professional development. And through its global program, the CGLCC facilitates connections with like-minded businesses and bodies around the globe.
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Join Kellogg’s for an exciting afternoon of Business to Business networking!
Buyers from area corporations, government, healthcare providers and institutions of higher learning will join Kellogg procurement to host networking tables and meet with potential suppliers. Table hosts include: Accident Fund, ACRO, Anthem + Schawk, Barilla, Bartlett Milling, Battle Creek Bombers/Kalamazoo Bombers, BCD Travel, Bilfinger, Bronson Healthcare, CBRE, CHEP, City of Battle Creek, City of Grand Rapids, City of Kalamazoo, Consumers Energy, CSM Group, DTE Energy, Eaton, FONA, Gentex, Gordon Food Service (GFS), Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC),Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Graphic Packaging International, Healthy Food Ingredients (HFI), Herman Miller, Kerry, Knappen Milling, Leo Burnett Group, Menasha, Perrigo, Republic Services, Roskam Bakery, Siemer Milling Company, Spectrum Health, Star of the West Milling, Stryker, Symrise, Tenneco, The Andersons, Transcontinental Packaging (TCP), W Soule, Western Michigan University (WMU), Workplace Solutions. Additional companies will be listed as they register. This is an e
Take time to register your business with Pure Michigan or VetBiz, learn the benefits of membership with the Asian Pacific American, Battle Creek, Detroit LGBT or West Michigan Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. Discover what it means to become certified through the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, NGLCC the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce or NaVOBA- the National Veteran Owned Business Association. Resentatives of PTAC and the SBDC will be present to assist with registering to become a federal contractor and discuss business planning. Hotel Discounts available!
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The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) International Business & Leadership Conference fosters an environment promoting reflection and peer exchange for LGBT-owned and -operated businesses, corporate supplier diversity and procurement professionals, domestic and Global affiliate chamber leaders, as well as government and NGO representatives. NGLCC is seeking session proposals that create genuine conversations among attendees, and engage presenters’ subject-matter expertise.
In 2018, BDC conducted a research study to see the level of digital maturity of Canadian entrepreneurs – if they are taking advantage of technology to grow their business, and how they are incorporating technology. Together, we’ll explore how to make the digital shift to scale your business.
Presented by: Brooke Gordon – Senior Advisor, Women Entrepreneurs | Conseillère principale, Entrepreneure au féminin BDC
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CGLCC wants our Members and Certified Suppliers across Canada to connect with Corporate Partners with as few barriers as possible. The CGLCC monthly ‘Meet Our Partners” call is a chance for you to speak with CGLCC Corporate and Government partners and understand the WHO, WHAT and HOW’ s about their Procurement Programs, Supply Chain, and your opportunities to get involved.
Presented by: Maude Pariseau Directrice, Approvisionnement | Director, Procurement BDC
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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