the event took place on Tuesday, october 11, 2022.
presented by
Cox enterprises, The home depot and UPS
Join us at the Tier 2 Theater for a one-day virtual performance produced and directed by Atlanta’s top global corporations. Diverse suppliers have the opportunity to sit in the audience and watch a performance focused on real opportunities. Partnering corporations will be in the background orchestrating while Tier 1 suppliers take the stage.
10:00 am EDT
Event Kickoff
10:00 am - 10:10 am EDT
Welcome & Opening Entertainment
10:10 am - 10:30 am EDT
Meet the Cast
The companies hosting this exciting event have carefully curated an innovative program filled with practical tips to empower you to win business as a Tier 2 supplier. Listen in as Hope Burtner (Cox), Melody Davidson (UPS) and Erin Timmerman (The Home Depot) kick off the event with industry insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Speakers:
Hope Burtner – Cox Communications
Melody Davidson – UPS
Erin Timmerman – The Home Depot
10:30 am - 11:10 am EDT
Behind the Scenes –
Insights to Win as a Tier 2 Supplier
As a diverse supplier, we know how valuable it is to have the “inside track” on how Prime suppliers source Tier 2 partners and how you can stand out from the pack. That is exactly what this session will deliver! Moderated by Angela Garmon, CEO and Founder of a minority-owned, woman-owned enterprise, this session goes behind the scenes with Rona Fourté (CBRE), Anjie Chapman (Microsoft) and Barry Wade (OMD) to uncover the details of what it takes to qualify and win business as a Tier 2 supplier.
Speakers:
Angela Garmon – ARG Coaching and Consulting
Anjie Chapman – Microsoft
Rona Fourté – CBRE
Barry Wade – OMD
11:10 am - 11:35 am EDT
Success Playbook - Sales Strategies That Are Working Now
How quickly you benefit from today's performance depends, in large part, on how quickly you implement what you've learned! Getting quick results is easier than you think. To support you in using your time and resources wisely, multi-award-winning marketing strategist Sydni Craig-Hart (Smart Simple Marketing) will walk you through our seven-part playbook that's guaranteed to generate success.
Speaker:
Sydni Craig-Hart – Smart Simple Marketing
11:35 am - 11:45 am EDT
Closing Remarks
As you compete for business as a Tier 2 supplier, you want to take full advantage of every resource available to you. Don't miss our final session with Stacey Key as she shares important reminders on how to fully leverage your status as a diverse supplier and tap into the support available right in your backyard.
Speaker:
Stacey Key – GMSDC
12:00 pm EDT
Event Concludes
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Diverse Supplier Vendor Showcase
(By Invitation Only)
Hosted by McKinsey & Company
