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Midwest Supplier Diversity Exposition

Thursday, July 1 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm • Organized By Metropolitan Community College
Physical Education Center Gymnasium, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111

About

WALK THROUGH

The purpose for the exposition is to meet diverse vendors/suppliers with whom you can do business. Attendees will be able to visit with business owners from various industries of professional services, construction, retail and much more.

 

This event is FREE but registration as a walk-through is required. Your business card allows you access to the exhibit area. A sign-in sheet will be available as well.

 

This event is beneficial to those who need help:

  • Identifying diverse businesses to fulfill minority participation on projects.
  • To expand your database of qualified diverse businesses that have capacity.
  • To document your diverse business outreach.
  • Identifying diverse business that are retail vendors for personal purchases.

 

Attendance is encouraged for supplier diversity advocates, procurement and purchasing representatives, compliance officers, diversity and inclusion representatives and the general public.

 

WALK THROUGH

The purpose for the exposition is to meet diverse vendors/suppliers with whom you can do business. Attendees will be able to visit with business owners from various industries of professional services, construction, retail and much more.

 

This event is FREE but registration as a walk-through is required. Your business card allows you access to the exhibit area. A sign-in sheet will be available as well.

 

This event is beneficial to those who need help:

  • Identifying diverse businesses to fulfill minority participation on projects.
  • To expand your database of qualified diverse businesses that have capacity.
  • To document your diverse business outreach.
  • Identifying diverse business that are retail vendors for personal purchases.

Attendance is encouraged for supplier diversity advocates, procurement and purchasing representatives, compliance officers, diversity and inclusion representatives and the general public.

EXHIBITORS

For diverse suppliers (minority-owned, women-owned, LGBT owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran owned, and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) enterprises, and RETAIL vendors, this unique expo is designed for you to showcase your products and services for FREE. 

REGISTER TODAY To reserve your exhibit space, please register as exhibitor at www.mcckc.edu/midwest-exposition.

Additionally, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the U.S Navy will host a small business workshop on “How to Do Business with the Department of the Navy.” Seating is limited to 40-45 and registration is first come first served. You must register at https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/22938

When
July 1 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Add to my Calendar
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MCC-Penn Valley
Physical Education Center Gymnasium
3201 Southwest Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111
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