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Women's Business Development Center recently issued the following announcement.
Patricia Marx, Chair of New World Van Lines, helped the WBDC launch its first regional pitch competition in 2019 to honor the legacy of New World Van Lines Chair and CEO, Shirley Marx. Shirley was a powerhouse entrepreneur and a strong supporter of women business owners.
This year marks the third annual Shirley Marx Pitch Competition and the top five finalists will be presented and announced at the WBDC’s Annual Business Event being held remotely on September 14th.
The first-place winner will receive $3,000, the second-place winner $1,500, and the third-place winner $500. Don’t miss Patricia Marx herself - live - announcing the 2021 winners!!
Check out the top five finalists and be inspired:
Register today for this year’s event, including the Regional Finale!
Here's the full event schedule:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
BE STIRRED | BOSS TO BOSS: A CONVERSATION
Kickstart your day and your business with a zestful boss to boss conversation between these two powerhouses. Expect a deep dive into strategy and stories about the ups and downs and sweetness of growing a business post-pandemic. Leave with ideas, action items, and motivation to apply lessons learned to your own enterprise!
10:00 am - 11:00 am
BE INFORMED | SUPPLIER EQUITY POST-PANDEMIC PANEL
Listen to a dynamic panel discuss what they’ve learned from, and how supplier diversity has changed since, the pandemic and what they are looking for in their suppliers. Leave with a better understanding of the current supplier equity landscape!
Moderator:
Deven Rand | President, NorthAmerican Concessions
Panelists:
Chris Bilton | Manager, Supplier Diversity, Kohler Company
Darren Harmon | Senior Director, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Enterprise Sourcing & Procurement, UnitedHealth Group
Janelle Turner | Director, Supplier Diversity, Office of Operations and Technology Transfer, Washington University
Shaun Jones | Director, Supplier Diversity, Walgreen Co.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
BE INSPIRED | SHIRLEY MARX PITCH COMPETITION REGIONAL FINALE
Watch the third annual Shirley Mark Pitch Competition Regional Finale and take notes as finalists from Chicago, Twin Cities, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Kansas City vie for the three cash prizes.
Co-Emcees:
Maria Castro | Regional External Affairs Manager, Comcast NBC Universal
Emma Asante | Vice President, Community Relations and Special Projects, NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and NBC Sports Chicago
Winner Announcements:
Patricia Marx | Chair, New World Van Lines
1:00 pm- 1:30 pm
BE READY | BUSINESS MATCHMAKER (WBENC-Certified WBEs Only)
Ready to pitch your product or service to new private and public sector representatives? Register for the Business Matchmaker, submit your profile, and you might have the chance to meet one-on-one with a representative --or two or three! Matches are based on buyer procurement needs with no guarantee of a match.
Businesses must be certified by WBENC as a WBE to apply for this opportunity and registered for the WBDC 2021 Midwest Annual Business Event. Immediately after registering for the event, you will get an email from Eventbrite confirming your registration. That confirmation email will have a direct link to the My Business Matchmaker platform, where you will go to submit the business info to generate your profile for buyer representatives!
P.S.
Use the code EARLY for 20% off your ticket price! This offer expires on September 7.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
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