10:15am – 11:30am Seminar: Ballroom B

Corporate Insight: Winning Strategies for Successful Suppliers

Learn to improve the success rate of winning corporate contracts. Hear corporate

purchasing managers from major corporations share their insight on critical success factors that lead to successful supplier partnerships.

Introduction of Facilitator: Richard White, VP Business Development & Properties, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

Facilitator: Jozelle Luster Booker, Manager of Procurement & Contracts, Memphis Light, Gas & Water

Panelists: James Macon, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Medtronics, Inc.

Steven Smith, Director of Materials Management, Regional One Health

Norris Jackman, Chief Procurement Officer, First Tennessee

1:15pm – 2:30pm     Seminar: Ballroom B

From Production to Profit: Untapped Business Opportunities in Agriculture

Because of a rapidly growing world population, experts forecast a demand for 70% more food production by the year 2050. How will the American agricultural system meet this demand? Come and hear industry players discuss growth opportunities for minority businesses in this $300+ billion industry.

Introduction of Facilitator: Mary Freeman, Director of Government Relations, Baptist Memorial Health Care

Facilitator: Carolyn Parker, Director of the Office of Advocacy & Outreach, USDA

Panelists: Pete Nelson, President & CEO, Ag Innovation Development Group, LLC

Dr. Dewayne Goldmon, Director of Stakeholder Relations, Monsanto

Dr. Chandra Reddy, Dean and Director of Research/Administrator, Extension College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences, Tennessee State University

Dr. Alan Barefield, Extension Professor, Mississippi State University

Carolyn Hardy, President, Henderson Transloading Services

2:45pm – 3:30pm     Featured Seminar - Exhibit Floor

Population Health: Economic Impact through Community Health Initiatives

Healthcare impacts economic outcomes.  This seminar will highlight how minority suppliers can leverage healthcare opportunities to grow revenue.

Introduction of Speaker: Calvin Anderson, SVP & Chief of Staff, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

Speaker: Dr. Reginald Coopwood, President & CEO, Regional One Health

3:45pm – 4:30pm     Featured Seminar - Exhibit Floor

Nike Just Did It: The Business Case for Economic Inclusion

Hear Nike executives discuss minority participation on a recent project and its related impact through community reinvestment.

Facilitator:  Gwyn Fisher, Regional Director, State of TN Economic & Community Development

Panelists: Dante Harlan, Procurement Manager, Nike

Brian Woods, Director of Finance, Nike

8:30am – 10:00am   Roundtable: Ballroom B

CEO/Presidents Roundtable

Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: An Avenue of Growth for Minority Businesses

America’s infrastructure is broken – roads, bridges, airports, rail and more need repair or upgrade. With an estimated $3.6 trillion price tag, there’s opportunity for everyone. This year’s Roundtable will feature a discussion on upgrading America’s

deteriorating infrastructure and will highlight potential opportunities and economic impact for M/WBEs.

Introduction of Facilitator: Luke Yancy, III

Facilitator: John Schroer, Commissioner of Transportation, TDOT

Panelists:  Scott Brockman, President & CEO, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

 Bill Maddex, CEO, Portsmouth Gateway Group

 Michael Russell, CEO, The Russell Companies

 Stevan B. Bobb, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, BNSF Railway

10:15am - 11:30am  Seminar: Ballroom C

Concurrent               Supply Chain Efficiency: A Model for Sourcing M/WBEs in Underserved Industries

Many corporations are seeking to grow spend and minority participation in non-traditional, underserved segments.  Hear supply chain executives discuss new strategies and initiatives that are helping them achieve their goals.

Introduction of Facilitator: Peter Tosches, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ServiceMaster

Facilitator: Clarence Carr, Director of Logistics, Cummins

Panelists: Fred Towler, Vice President Supply Chain Operation, International Paper

Michael Byron, Senior Director of Supplier Diversity, Wal-Mart

Sam Banks, Vice President, Global Strategic Procurement, Smith Nephew

Jesyca Westbrook-Pettes, Director of Member Registration, The MMBC Continuum

10:15am – 11:30am Seminar: Mezzanine Level

Concurrent               2GMBE: Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs through Education, Innovation and Ideas

College graduates are no longer guaranteed jobs when they graduate.  As a result, many are looking at entrepreneurship as a career path.  For new businesses to bring value to the marketplace it is important to understand and anticipate the present and future needs of corporations by aligning the business idea/concept within the corporate  areas in high corporate supply chain demand represents significant growth opportunities.  This year’s 2GMBE features colleges and universities focused on building the next generation of business owners primed to address corporate supply chain needs.

Introduction of Facilitator:  Lisa Moore, President, Girls Inc.

Facilitator: Cerita Butler, Director of Procurement Services, Shelby County Schools

Panelists: Dr. David Rudd, President, University of Memphis

Johnnie B. Watson, President, Lemoyne-Owen College

Dr. Donna Stoddard, Professor, Babson College

1:15pm – 2:30pm     Featured Seminar - Exhibit Hall

Tailored Fits That Drive GC and M/WBE Construction Collaborations

Hear major general contractors discuss their approach and strategies for developing mutually beneficial and successful partnerships with M/WBE subcontractors.

Facilitator: Dave Rosenbaum, Vice President Facilities Management, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare

Panelists: Kevin Moyes, President, Flintco

Brett Grinder, Vice President, Grinder, Taber, Grinder, Inc.

H. Montgomery Martin, Founder & CEO, Montgomery Martin Contractors

John Gromos, General Manager, Turner Construction