WBE Canada Invites you to Supplier Diversity Day: Toronto, ON!

WBE Canada’s Supplier Diversity Days are full day in-person events designed to bring women-owned businesses, corporate and government organizations, partners and champions of supplier diversity together in cities across Canada. Join us to learn how to navigate today’s economic challenges, network with buyers and suppliers to find new opportunities and create common goals to expand economic prosperity within regions, provinces and across the country.

Who should join us:

Corporate and government professionals interested in learning more about supplier diversity and connecting with diverse suppliers in local regions
Certified and non-certified women-owned businesses
Supporters and Champions of women-owned businesses, supplier diversity and partner organizations

Why attend:

Latest updates from key players in supplier diversity initiatives in Canada
Panel discussions focusing on challenges and opportunities for Canadian women-owned businesses in corporate and government supply chains
Roundtable business networking – women-owned businesses will be able to pitch their products/services to the buyers present at the event.

And much more!

Agenda

Morning Session

8:30 am - 9:00 am - Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:10 am - Welcome Remarks - WBE Canada
9:10 am - 9:20 am - Manulife Sponsor Remarks
9:20 am - 10:00 am - Manulife Corporate Showcase with Q&A
10:00 am - 10:30 am - BMO for Women Presentation
10:30 am - 10:45 am - Health Break & Networking
10:45 am - 11:45 am - Corporate Workshop – Topic: Responsible Sourcing

Afternoon Session

11:45 am – 12:15 pm – Registration & Networking Lunch
12:15 pm – 12:40 pm – Afternoon Remarks - WBE Canada & Board Chair
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm – Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Presentation – Current Economic Trends
1:30 pm - 2:05 pm - WBE Supplier Diversity Panel Discussion
- Marty Britton, Britton Mgmt, Moderator
- Jennifer Menard, Staff Shop, Panelist
- Gabby Zuniga, Inclusive Kind, Panelist
- Kim Thiara, AceTronic, Panelist
- Charmaine Hammond, Hammond International, Panelist
2:05 pm - 2:10 pm - Health Break & Networking
2:10 pm - 3:15 pm - Sourcing Roundtables - All
3:15 pm - 3:20 pm - Closing Remarks - WBE Canada

WBE Canada is a certifying council for Canadian women-owned businesses and an advocate for supplier diversity. We certify Canadian businesses that are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by women, introduce them to opportunities with our government and corporate members, and provide best practices resources and training on how to do business with large organizations.

Are you a Canadian Women-Owned Business?

WBE Canada certifies Canadian businesses that are 51% or more owned, managed, and controlled by women, giving you access to:

Opportunities with our large corporate and public sector members looking to work with more women-owned businesses like yours
Information about marketing to and working with larger organizations
Events, networking, and best practices resources

Supplier Diversity Day: Toronto, ON

Supplier Diversity Day: Toronto, ON

Event Info

Hosted By:

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council