BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20150317T153000Z DTEND:20150317T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:"Global Supplier Diversity Panel" Networking Luncheon & Business EXPO DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by American Airlines\, the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents a "Global Supplier Diversity Panel" Networking Luncheon & Business EXPO. As one of the many benefits of membership in the MDGLCC\, the Supplier Diversity Certification Program is key for LGBTE's opening doors to opportunities in the large corporate marketplace. There are literally billions of dollars of sales opportunities for business that can "deliver the goods!" This incredible panel of Global Supplier Diversity leaders will guide you through the evaluation process and answer your questions. \n\n\n\nwith the participation of ...\n\n\n US Small Business Association\n American Airlines\n Northrop Grumman\n National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce\n Many more ...\n\n\nOpportunity to network with fellow attendees and listen to our speakers talk about this important topic specially for LGBT owned business. Are you a Chamber member interested in having a booth / table a the EXPO during the luncheon to better engage with attendees? Only 20 spaces available at $40 each (table\, table cloth\, & chairs provided)\n\n\n \n\n\nFollowing this event the GALLA (Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association) will have a wine reception with the UM OutLaw Students. Sponsored by Kaufman Rossin!\n\n \nWhy Does Certification Matter So Much?\nCertification as an LGBTBE gives your business the opportunity to compete for sourcing contracts with the NGLCC's Corporate Supplier Diversity Partners. These Corporate Partners are committed to creating a diverse supply chain that is inclusive of LGBT businesses\, and have targeted amounts for spending with diverse business enterprises. Getting your business certified is a necessary element of gaining access to these millions of corporate dollars\, and also includes these additional benefits:\n\n \n\n National recognition by America's top corporations as a certified LGBT Business Enterprise\n Eligibility to exhibit at the annual NGLCC Business and Leadership Conference\, as well as at regional events\n Automatic inclusion in the NGLCC's online searchable database of certified businesses\, which is accessible by NGLCC Corporate Partners\n Use of the NGLCC Certified Business logo on your marketing materials\, which identifies your business as a certified LGBT Business Enterprise through the NGLCC to the NGLCC's national network\n Eligibility to receive sourcing opportunities e-mails from the NGLCC and its Corporate Partners\n Eligibility to participate in mentorship programs\, leadership trainings\, and scholarship opportunities presented by NGLCC Corporate Partners\n As a member of MDGLCC\, NGLCC will waive the $400 application fee\n\n \n\nDirections to the Student Activities Center and Valet Parking \n\nAddress to Student Activities Center Miller Drive:\n\n1330 Miller Drive\n\nCoral Gables\, FL 33146\n\n\n\nValet Parking - $8 Student Activities Center - Miller Drive (cash)\n\nGarage Parking - $7 Pavia Parking Garage \n\n \n\nDirections: Attendees should use Valet Service in Miller Drive or park in the Pavia Garage. If attendees park in the Pavia Garage\, they will need to walk to the Student Activities Center. Once parked\, attendees will walk from the garage over the bridge to the Whitten University Center. Attendees will then enter into the Whitten University Center and walk past a mural on their left and head straight out the doorway\, opposite of the one entered. Once the attendee reaches outside they will be in the breezeway between the University Center and the Student Activities Center. Attendee will head left to the Student Activities Center and passing the food court on the right and the patio on their left. Once attendee arrives at the Student Activities Center they will proceed to the 3rd Floor of the building. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nSponsored by American Airlines\, the Miami-Dade Gay &\; Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents \;a "\;Global Supplier Diversity Panel"\; Networking Luncheon &\; Business EXPO. \; As one of the many benefits of membership in the MDGLCC\, the Supplier Diversity Certification Program  \;is key for LGBTE&rsquo\;s opening doors to opportunities in the large corporate marketplace. \; There are literally billions of dollars of sales opportunities for business that can &ldquo\;deliver the goods!&rdquo\; \; This incredible panel of Global Supplier Diversity leaders will guide you through the evaluation process and answer your questions. \;
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Opportunity to network with fellow attendees and listen to our speakers talk about \;this \;important topic specially for LGBT owned business. \; Are you a Chamber member interested in having a booth / table a the EXPO during the luncheon to better engage with attendees? Only 20 spaces available at $40 each (table\, table cloth\, &\; chairs provided)
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Following this event the GALLA (Gay &\; Lesbian Lawyers Association) will have a wine reception with the UM OutLaw Students. \; \;Sponsored by Kaufman Rossin!
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Why Does Certification Matter So Much?

\nCertification as an LGBTBE gives your business the opportunity to compete for sourcing contracts with the NGLCC'\;s Corporate Supplier Diversity Partners. These Corporate Partners are committed to creating a diverse supply chain that is inclusive of LGBT businesses\, and have targeted amounts for spending with diverse business enterprises. Getting your business certified is a necessary element of gaining access to these millions of corporate dollars\, and also includes these additional benefits:
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\nAddress to Student Activities Center Miller Drive:
\n1330 Miller Drive
\nCoral Gables\, FL  \;33146
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\nValet Parking - $8 Student Activities Center - Miller Drive (cash)
\nGarage Parking - $7 Pavia Parking Garage \;
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\nDirections: \;Attendees should use Valet Service in Miller Drive or park in the Pavia Garage. If \;attendees park in the Pavia Garage\, \;they will need to walk to the Student Activities Center. Once parked\, attendees will walk from the garage over the bridge to the Whitten University Center. Attendees will then enter into the Whitten University Center and walk past a mural on their left and head straight out the doorway\, opposite of the one entered. Once the attendee reaches outside they will be in the breezeway between the University Center and the Student Activities Center. Attendee will head left to the Student Activities Center and passing the food court on the right and the patio on their left. Once attendee arrives at the Student Activities Center they will proceed to the 3rd Floor of the building. \;
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\n LOCATION:University of Miami Student Center Complex 1330 Miller Drive Coral Gables\, FL 33146 UID:e.1580.2005 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260406T102524Z URL:https://business.gaybizmiami.com/events/details/global-supplier-diversity-panel-networking-luncheon-business-expo-03-17-2015-2005 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR