Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development

HHS OSDBU Office Hours for HUBZones
2023-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
Do you have questions regarding the HHS small business programs? The HHS OSDBU Director will be holding “Office Hours” to address the questions, comments and concerns of small businesses looking to do business with HHS. This is a question and answer session only.

UNC-CH Diversity Career & Networking Fair (Virtual on Handshake)
2023-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | VA
This fair brings together employers who are primarily seeking recruit and/or network with students from underrepresented minority groups within the communities they operate and serve. These employers are seeking to fill Summer Internship and Full-Time Job roles with students from Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM majors. This is an opportunity for recruiters who have “diversity recruitment strategies” to connect with underrepresented students who are still conducting their search for a Summer Internship or Full-Time Job.

Career Fair UGA College of Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day 2023
2023-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Tate Student Center, Grand Hall, 5th Floor, 45 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30602, United States
Career Day connects organizations with students seeking internships and full-time roles in digital, print and broadcast journalism, entertainment, film, production, media sales, advertising and public relations.
You will have the opportunity to connect with Grady College students, and students in additional communications majors at the University of Georgia. In past years, the in-person Career Day event has drawn 350-500 students.
Grady College offers students the following undergraduate areas of study: Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism and Public Relations majors; New Media Certificate, Public Affairs Professional Certificate, Sports Media Certificate, Strategic Health and Risk Communication Certificate and Certificate in News Literacy.
Career Day 2023 will feature a career fair in the Tate Student Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST, followed by an afternoon mixer in the Journalism Building from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. EST with Grady College students, faculty and staff.
We will also host one career-focused, online panel leading up to the event, featuring Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors as panelists. It will be open to all communications students to attend online individually, and will be screened in the Journalism Building with an in-person audience. Grady College classes held during the time selected will also be invited to join. We will follow up with exact timing by the start of the year.
Please note: to ensure you are included in print and promotional materials, you must register as a sponsor by Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Fair registration will close one week prior to the event.

UNC-CH 2023: STEM + All Majors Career Fair (Virtual on Handshake)
2023-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This fair brings together employers who are seeking to fill Summer Internship and Full-Time Job roles with students from Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM majors. This is an opportunity for recruiters to connect with students who are still conducting their search for a Summer Internship or Full-Time Job.

Hauling for DOT Training Sessions
2023-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Division 5 Traffic Services, Building 1041 Prison Camp Rd, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
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UGA Spring Engineering and Computer Science Career and Internship Fair 2023
2023-02-02 16:00 - 19:30 | The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
The Engineering and Computer Science Career & Internship Fair is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Classic Center in downtown Athens. This event provides an opportunity to meet with top UGA engineering and computer science talent eager to learn more about your company and apply for your open internships, co-ops, and/or full-time positions. Our students major in Computer Science or one of eight engineering degree programs including Agricultural, Biochemical, Biological, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering. We typically see close to 1,000 students at this event. Registration closes one week prior to the event.

Preparing a Capability Statement Webinar
2023-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 | VA
Meeting with a Potential Client? This training will help you
learn how to prepare an effective Capability Statement.
Topics include:

Marketing 101
When do you use a Capability Statement?
Who do I target?
Who are the decision makers?
Core competencies
Past performance

Presenters:
Tammie Hall
Executive Director
Pamela Racer
GCAP Counselor
NC SBTDC

Caesars Virginia Supplier Outreach Event
2023-02-01 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-02-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Facility, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, 24540, United States
Please join us to learn how to do business with Caesars Entertainment and upcoming supplier opportunities at Caesars Virginia.
These sessions will focus on operational needs outside of construction.

UGA Spring Career and Internship Fair 2023
2023-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 | The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
The University of Georgia Spring Career & Internship Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Classic Center located in downtown at 300 North Thomas Street, Athens. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to connect with nearly 2,000 of UGA’s best and brightest students! The Spring Career & Internship Fair is open to UGA students and UGA alumni seeking both full-time opportunities and internships. Registration closes one week prior to the event.

Upstate RING Meeting
2023-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Upstate RING comprises a ten-county area, including Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, along the I-85 corridor in South Carolina. Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and technology are all prominent business industries in the upstate and are changing dynamics of jobs and influencing the way entrepreneurs are starting, growing, and acquiring businesses. With several automotive and aerospace related companies headquartered in the upstate supported by a strong system of higher education, it is considered one of the strongest manufacturing sectors in the United States, making it a popular hub for entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds.
We welcome corporate partners and MBEs to join out monthly meetings (1st Wednesday @ 11am) and learn more about the many opportunities for networking, professional development, business growth and capacity building.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | Register Here
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Register Here
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | Register Here
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Register Here
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | Register Here
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Register Here
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Register Here

Register for Upstate RING Meetings Here

MLP (Midlands, Lowcountry Pee-Dee) RING Meeting
2023-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
3:00pm – 3:10pm
Welcome and Introduction of Incoming Corporate Chair
TJ Watkins. Jay Johnson
3:10pm – 3:20pm
MBEIC Chair Report
Ron, Anton
3:20pm – 3:40pm
Review of CVMSDC Round Robin
Dominique, Staff All
3:40pm – 4:00pm
2022 Accomplishments & 2023 Mission Closing Remarks
Jay Johnson

Research and Develop Your Small Business Opportunities at NASA
2023-01-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
As NASA continues to innovate in the space exploration, scientific, and research & development industries, small businesses will be critical to its missions. Each entity plays a unique role in cultivating lifelong success. Join the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for a networking event – Research and Develop Your Small Business Opportunities at NASA. This event will host four networking rooms (Networking Room #1 – NASA OSBP and Center Small Business Specialists, Networking Room #2 – NASA Office of Procurement, Networking Room #3 – NASA Offices: Space Technology Mission Directorate’s Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Program (SBIR/STTR), NASA Partnership Office, NASA Office of STEM Engagement and Networking Room #4 – Agency Prime Contractors).

Metrolina RING Meeting
2023-01-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual

National 8(a) Association Webinar
2023-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
WITH KIMBERLY BALL
JANUARY 25, 2022, AT 12:00 PM EST
Join Kimberly Ball, Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), to learn what USAID does and how to sell successfully to this agency. This event will be a good opportunity for the industry to understand the USAID needs.

CVMSDC Post-Certification Orientation
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

NC Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Meeting
2023-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | 1201 Front St. Raleigh, NC 27609, 1201 Front St, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
Time: 10:00- 1:00 PM
Location: Governor’s Crime Commission office- 1201 Front Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
Co-Chairs Secretary Eddie Buffaloe and Justice Anita Earls, Presiding

2023 CVMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual

PEO IWS Industry Day 2023
2023-01-25 | Virtual
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) is pleased to announce its 2023 Industry Day scheduled for January 25th, 2023. The theme for the PEO IWS Industry Day is “Finding the Best Industry Talent to Solve the Most Complex Problems.” A robust all-day schedule that features topics relevant to the direction and partnership opportunities of PEO IWS.

UGA Risk and Insurance Careers Day 2023
2023-01-24 15:30 - 18:30 | The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
The University of Georgia is pleased to have your firm participate in our 46th annual Risk Management and Insurance Careers Day in Spring 2023 at The Classic Center in Athens, GA. This event provides opportunities for employers to meet and interview many highly qualified students seeking employment within the insurance, risk management, actuarial science, and employee benefits communities.
Our Spring 2022 RMI Careers Day had over 50 employers and more than 200 RMI students in attendance. Employers were able to speak to students directly and fill full-time and internship roles. We are looking forward to our Spring 2023 RMI Careers Day that has over 80 companies registered. If you missed registration, you can also find great ways to connect with our students throughout the year at our link with advice for recruiters.

CVMSDC Piedmont/Triad RING Meeting
2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Guest Speaker
CJ Broderick
Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce (GDBCC)
The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce (GDBCC) is a nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to invest in the growth and development of
the Black entrepreneur, the Black business, and the Black business ecosystem. Their vision is Black economic freedom.

Old Dominion Employer Education Program
2023-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Old Dominion will be hosting a virtual employer education program on Thursday, January 19th at 11am. This will be an opportunity to meet the Employer Relations Team, receive an overview of on-campus recruitment, and ask questions.

Economic Equity Tour
2023-01-18 08:30 - 13:00 | Horseshoe Baltimore, 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, 21230, United States
Hear from Caesars Leadership, Political and Community Leaders from your community.

The Business Triangle:A business is a system of roles and capabilities designed to develop, sell, deliver and support products and services to target customers in order to create competitive advantage (market potential, scalability, sustainability and return).
The Business Model Canvas:A strategic management and entrepreneurial tool which allows you to describe, design, challenge, invent and pivot your business model – in a very simplistic way – on one page.
The Value Proposition Model Canvas: In a competitive business market, knowing what sets your brand apart is important. In addition to offering a good product (businesses) or service (nonprofit), a brand also needs to convince customers and/or partners WHY they should choose your brand over your competitors. What differentiates your company or nonprofit from other companies or service providers to bring more value.
Business Development:This session will provide advice on core business elements such as capacity building, innovation, technology and access to capital. Topics include: How to use LinkedIn Effectively, Access to Capital (SBA, micro-financing), Early Pay, Overview of Caesars Foundation Business Development Academy, How to do business and/or partner with Caesars Entertainment.
Mobile Sports Wagering Opportunities: Learn how smaller businesses can participate with the new opportunities in Maryland.

Virtual Black Business Expo Week
2023-01-15 - 2023-01-21 | Virtual
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About Black Business Olympics

One of the largest black expo’s in the world.

The BBE’s Virtual Conference will be held on Facebook, seven days from 8 am to 8 pm The event will raise ten scholarships for students graduating from high schools and give those students up to ten thousand dollars in funds to attend area colleges. One of the largest business showcases in the history of black America in North Carolina.
Watch Dr. Eric Kelly III explain The Black Business Expo USA Olympics! (See links Below)

16th Annual MBE Summit 2022
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-06 | Greenville, SC – Crowne Plaza Hotel, 851 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC, 29607, United States
The 16th Annual MBE Summit 2022 in Greenville, SC sponsored by FLUOR, will take place December 5-6. Our theme is Be Ready: Financial Readiness, HR Readiness, Retail Readiness and Service Readiness! We will have a bonus 3-hour workshop with international consultants to build and/or improve your operation work plans.
For more information or to register, please visit www.cvmsdc.org/mbesummit22

2022 Black Business Expo
2022-11-14 - 2022-11-20 | Virtual
The Black Business Expo is a great opportunity for local and national businesses to learn, network and share experiences and opportunities!

“The Black Business Expo Olympics!” This will be a 7-day experience, beginning Monday, November 14-20, which will showcase Over One Hundred Speakers AROUND THE WORLD between the hours of 8am-8pm.
This year we will include different perspectives of The State of Black Business in North Carolina, a national perspective from corporations, diversity inclusion speakers, government perspective of how to marketing to them and small business and entrepreneurship perspective point of views. Enjoy seven days of education, inspiration, motivation, connections, networking and sales, fireside chats, seminars, and workshops, corporate, organizational and entrepreneur presentations AND MORE.
To view past speakers on our YouTube Channel here.
If you would like to be a speaker for the Black Business Olympics USA, email us at bbxspeakers1@gmail.com.

Lunch and Learn: Toytota
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Join the CVMSDC Power-Hour for an engaging conversation about opportunities with Greg Laskey and the Purchasing Team of Toyota.
Greg Laskey is a vice president of purchasing supplier development at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA), located in Saline, Michigan. TMNA supports Toyota’s engineering and manufacturing operations in North America. Prior to his current position, Mr. Laskey held executive management roles that included overseeing supplier engineering development, as well as materials and indirect purchasing and the procurement of electrical components, electronics, and body stampings for Toyota in North America. He has also held several positions within the purchasing division, including management roles in project management, electrical, and electronics. He has also completed two assignments at Toyota’s Global Purchasing Center in Toyota City, Japan.
He has an M.B.A in Finance and Operation Management from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) and a B.A. in East Asian Studies & Economics from Union College (Schenectady, NY).

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. cToyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company’s 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.

UPSTATE RING MEETING
2022-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

2022 BMW Supplier Diversity Conference
2022-09-01 | GREENVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
The conference, one of the largest supplier diversity events in the nation, is an opportunity for women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses to participate in a day of professional development and to network with BMW’s Tier 1 suppliers.

45th Anniversary Business Opportunity Conference
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-09 | Concord North Carolina, NC, United States
Register here!
