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    Name: HUDSON CHAMBER EVENT: HOLA New Jersey Conference
    Date: October 22, 2020
    Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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    Everything you want to know about Contracts & Procurement, and Supplier Diversity

    Since 2007, the number of minority-owned businesses in the United States has grown by nearly 40%, according to the Minority Business Development Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Earlier this year the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing that 1.1 million employer firms were owned by women and 1.0 million were owned by minorities.

    As the number of minority firms continues to grow, it is imperative that access to procurement and contract opportunities are made available to this critical sector of our local economies. Our 2020 HOLA NJ Conference presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will focus on issues of supplier diversity and becoming certified.

    Join us for a day of discussion and networking with professionals working in the area of supplier diversity and your peers! 
     
    Speakers to be announced as they are confirmed.

    Morning Sessions 
    9:30 AM       
    Opening Remarks & Welcome
    Maria Nieves, President & CEO, Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

    9:45 AM
    Keynote Speaker
    Hester Agudosi, Esq., Chief Diversity Officer, New Jersey State Office of Diversity and Inclusion

     
    10:15 AM     
    Certification Readiness
    • Rafael Mata, Vice President, Business Development GAMBIT Services​
    • Rebecca Moll Freed, Partner, Procurement Law, Government Contracts & Bid Protest Litigation, Genova Burns Attorneys
    11:15 AM     
    Panel Discussion #1: Keys to a Successful Supplier Diversity Program
    • Jermaine Pharmes, Director, Office of Business Opportunity, Hudson County
    • Carlos Lejnieks, Board Member, Jersey City Medical Center - RWJ Barnabas Health
    • John Viele, Chief Procurement Officer, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

    Afternoon Sessions  
    2:00 PM     
    Panel Discussion #2: Doing Business With...​
    • Shanta Nelson, Operations Manager, Commodities and Services Division, Procurement Department, Port Authority of New York/New Jersey
    • Diana Candelejo, Director of Anchor Strategy, Social Impact & Community Investment, RWJ Barnabas Health
    • Marisol Ramirez, Supplier Diversity Manager, PSEG

    3:00 PM      
    Mentor Matchmaking & Networking
    - Present by VensureHR - Jorge Elias, VicePresident Latin American Affairs
    • Patricia Saporito, Certified Mentor & Outreach Committee, Chair SCORE Northeast New Jersey
    • Burkay Aplyildiz, Business Counselor, Volunteer at Score Mentors New York, NY


    Award Recognition:
    • Power the Future Award
    • Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Award
     

    Thank you to our SPONSORS!

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    Location:
    Zoom Conference: Details for the Zoom will be distributed to registered attendees.
    Date/Time Information:
    Thursday, October 22nd 
    Program begins on Zoom at 9:30 AM
    You must register in advance for Zoom details.
     
    Contact Information:
    Melissa Rosario
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    Sponsorship Levels 

    • Presenting Sponsor: $5000 
    • Grand Sponsor: $2500 
    • Premier Sponsor: $1500 
    • Event Sponsor: $750*
    • General Admission: Complimentary

     

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