Minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, LGBT-owned, service disabled veteran-owned, historically underutilized business, and Small Business Administration (SBA)-defined small business concerns are invited to meet with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee procurement representatives 1-on-1 to learn how to position themselves to be successful suppliers, and share their capabilities and skills that may meet an unmet procurement need of BCBS. This is a "by appointment only" event designed to connect Diverse businesses with BCBS Supplier Diversity Program project managers. Please contact Aundrea Wilcox—Phone: 423-392-8801 or Email: awilcox@tsbdc.org—to determine eligibility and register.
Speaker(s): Mr. David Geyer, MBA - Director Corporate Procurement, Ms. Nesha Steele - Supplier Diversity Manager, Mr. Ron Harris - VP Diversity & Inclusion, and Ms. Leta Gibbs - Principal Consultant Workforce Diversity at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Co-Sponsor(s): Kingsport Chamber, East Tennessee State University, Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, Appalachian Power Economic Development Growth Enhancement (EDGE) Program.
The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Aundrea Wilcox, Phone: 423-392-8825; Email: awilcox@tsbdc.org; Address: 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.
Fee: No Cost