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9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 PM
AGENDA CHECK-IN
WELCOME & LOCAL RESOURCE PANEL
Local Resource Panel - Alex Habersham, Charise Stephens-Merriweather, Reggie Phams, Tonya Millions Fitch, Tulu Kaifee, Tom Grabowski (moderator)
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ROOM 1
I operate or work for a startup, sole proprietorship, or small LLC with less than $300,000 in gross annual revenue I am interested in the basics of being a supplier, key terminology, processes and expectations. I could also use other general small business support in areas like record keeping, finance, and marketing Southern Company, NewTown Macon
ROOM 2
GMSDC, ACE Capital
I operate or work for an established, existing business with multiple employees and gross annual revenue over $300,000. My business is currently uncertified or is in the process of applying for one or more certifications and I am looking for support I am interested in the benefits of various certifications, what to expect, what documents to gather, timelines, and meeting resources agencies to help me complete certification
ROOM 3
Southern Company, Truist & Atrium Health Navicent
I operate or work for an established, existing business that already has some form of minority ownership certification I am ready to connect with other businesses and larger industries to become a supplier
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1:00 PM
LUNCH & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Veronica Maldonado, President/ CEO Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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