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SUMMARY:MLP RING Meetings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us VIRTUALLY on February 17th for our next MLP RING Meeting! \nDate: 2/17/26 \nTime: 1:00pm (EST) \nLocation: Virtual via Teams \nRegister: TBD \n\nThe MLP RING encompasses the Midlands\, Low Country\, Pee-Dee\, which includes cities east of Columbia\, SC and surrounding areas. We currently serve a variety of industries to include Manufacturing\, Aerospace\, Automotive\, General Products\, and Government related businesses in and around South Carolina. \nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \nVirtual – Tuesdays\, 1:00pm (EST) \n\n Tuesday\, February 17th  /Register Here\n Tuesday\, April 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, June 16th  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, July 21st  / Register Here\n Tuesday\, September 15th / Register Here\n\n\nIn-person – Date/Time = TBD \n\nMarch\, Charleston\, SC\nMay\, Aiken\, SC\nOctober\, Columbia\, SC\nDecember\, Richmond\, VA
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/mlp-ring-meetings-2026-2/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Dr. Erevelles- February 24th
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Webinar: Procurement Readiness & Competitive Positioning\nJoin the Carolinas–Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council for a timely Lunch & Learn Webinar featuring Dr. Erevelles\, Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte. \nThis session serves as a follow-up conversation from the Small Business Summit and is designed for minority-owned businesses seeking to strengthen procurement readiness and compete more effectively for corporate and public-sector contracts. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will gain practical insight into: \n\n\nHow procurement teams evaluate suppliers \n\n\nKey areas businesses must strengthen to be contract-ready \n\n\nCommon gaps that prevent MBEs from advancing in the procurement process \n\n\nStrategic considerations for positioning your business ahead of upcoming RFPs \n\n\nThis webinar is especially relevant for businesses that are: \n\n\nActively pursuing supplier diversity opportunities \n\n\nPreparing for MBE certification or supplier inclusion programs \n\n\nLooking to align operations\, strategy\, and messaging with buyer expectations \n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (ET)Format: Virtual Lunch & Learn Webinar \n🎤 Host: Dominique Milton\, President & CEO\, CVMSDC \nWhy Attend\nProcurement opportunities are competitive and time-sensitive. Businesses that invest in preparation are the ones positioned to win. This session provides actionable insight to help MBEs move from interest to execution. \n🚨 Registration is limited and will close soon.Secure your spot and ensure your business is prepared for what procurement teams expect next. \n👉 Register today 
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/lunch-and-learn-with-dr-erevelles-february-24th/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn,networking,Webinar
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