When:
December 7, 2022 @ 9:00 am – December 8, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
2022-12-07T09:00:00-05:00
2022-12-08T17:00:00-05:00
Where:
Online event
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Overview
The 6th Annual Supplier Growth Summit and MatchMaker is designed to specifically help the region’s suppliers meet with large buyers and prime contractors in Connecticut, and strengthen the local supply chain community and its ability to grow in a post-pandemic market.
The centerpiece of the Supplier Growth Summit is the Business MatchMaker. Both direct and indirect suppliers will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one (virtually) with buying organizations. The virtual format allows us to expand the number of meetings and accommodate everyone’s schedule. MatchMaker Meetings will take place over one and half days, with each lasting approx. 15 minutes.
Last year, we hosted over 160 supplier one-on-one meetings with buyers from the region’s largest corporations and buying groups. We also provide other useful knowledge sessions to help suppliers better understand the program’s available to help them grow. Additionally, through our twice a year Summits & MatchMaker sessions, we bring together members of leading buying organizations, state government and other support organizations to increase awareness of various programs that are designed to assist small and diverse suppliers.
Join us for our Keynote Session and Kickoff on December 7th from 9am – 11:30am.
Presentations will include:
Opening Remarks and Welcome
-Gary Breitbart, State Director, CT Supplier Connection
Keynote Presentation
-Jesse Bavaro
Panel Discussion and Questions
Small and Diverse Supplier Success Stories – Learn How They Started Doing Business with Large Buying Organizations in Connecticut
-Demetrius Glover, Founder & CEO, SōlHaus
-Eric Hutchison, Director Sales, Saisystems Technology
– Susan Mais, President, City Wide of Southwest Connecticut
Update on the State of Manufacturing in Connecticut
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