GET COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO THE BUSINESS DIVERSITY ECONOMIC EXPO!

The business case for supplier diversity in Canada is clear and has many benefits including more robust supply chains and increased economic development. At the Business Diversity Economic Expo, meet supply chain ready businesses which are Black-owned, Indigenous-owned, People of Colour-owned, Women-owned, LGBTQ2+-owned, and businesses owned by People with Disabilities.

As a member of the OCC, we are pleased to offer you complimentary access to the launch of the Business Diversity Economic Expo as part of the Ontario Economic Series on October 22.

PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER ATTENDANCE

BENEFITS FROM ATTENDANCE

• Meet supply chain ready businesses owned by under-represented groups ready to do business with your organization

• Network with industry professionals throughout the duration of the event series & meet fellow procurement officers, and supply chain leaders from large private, public sector and academic institutions

• Opportunity to set up one-on-one videos call or text chat with vendors

• Join video meetings with vendors, including participating in LIVE screen-share and presentation/demos in real time

BUSINESS DIVERSITY ECONOMIC EXPO

None of us could have anticipated the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on businesses of all sizes in every corner of the province. This impact has been even greater for Black-owned businesses, Indigenous-owned businesses, People of Colour-owned businesses, Women-owned businesses, LGBTQ2+-owned businesses, and business owned by People with Disabilities.

• October 22: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
• October 28: 11:30 am – 3:30pm ET
• November 17: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm ET

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has long recognized the issue of equity in hiring practices, but equally important is ensuring that purchasing decisions do not overlook businesses owned by under-represented groups, as wealth creation is the key to long-term equality.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is working with our partners to spotlight business diversity in the Business Diversity Economic Expo as part of the virtual 2020 Ontario Economic Series. Click here to learn more about the Fall 2020 Ontario Economic Series.

QUESTIONS?

Questions on #OES2020? 

Contact Jessica Wright, Senior Event Specialist.

Questions on exhibiting at the Business Diversity Economic Expo?

Contact Jason Chang, Manager, Programs.

Interested in having procurement and supply chain staff from your corporate members attend the Expo or questions about partnership? Contact Brent Edwards, Senior Business Development Advisor.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS