You’re Invited!

You are invited to attend the 2024 WBDC Kansas City Business Diversity Summit!

Come join us at Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley Campus as we hear from subject matter experts spanning across a variety of business resource groups, expanding on the services that support entrepreneurs in their journey from start up to established businesses. Connect not only with those experts but also different Corporate entities and learn how to do business with their companies. You will hear about tools and tips that help place you in the right direction to make the necessary connections. Don’t miss out!

AGENDA

Wednesday, March 27, 8:00am – 12:00pm CT (open to Diverse Entrepreneurs)

8:00 – 8:05

Welcome | Jennifer Brungardt, Associate Director, Certification Services and Programs, WBDC / Chris Kelly, Program Coordinator Supplier Diversity, MCC

8:05 – 8:15

WBE Certification | Jennifer Brungardt, Associate Director, Certification Services and Programs, WBDC

8:15 – 8:45

Access to Capital / WBC Services | Brande Stitt, Executive Director and Director of Entrepreneurship, WBC

8:45 – 8:55

Childcare Services | Judy Bumpus, Director of Client Services, WBC

8:55 – 9:05

WOSB Certification | Aubrey Salazar, Business Development Specialist, SBA

9:05 – 9:15

SBA Services | Sheila Forrester, Economic Development Specialist and Public Information Officer, SBA

9:15 – 9:25

SBDC Services | Jill Hathaway, Regional Director for the Missouri SBDC and Senior Director of Entrepreneurial Education Programs and Projects, SBDC / UMKC

9:25 – 9:35

Break

9:35 – 10:05

Entrepreneurial Services / COMTO | Maurice Gay, Director of Operations, Prospect Business Association

10:05 – 10:15

Entrepreneurial Services and Options | Dr. Chelsey M., PH.D, Founder, KC Black Owned

10:15 – 11:15

How to Do Business With… | Corporate Hosts

Valerie Coyazo, Lead Supplier Diversity Manager / Courtney Williams, Supplier Diversity Manager, Evergy

Damon Lewis, Sr. Contract Negotiator & Supplier Diversity Lead, Hallmark

Chris Kelly, Program Coordinator Supplier Diversity, MCC

Joyce Christanio, Senior Program Manager, Supplier Diversity, T-Mobile

11:15 – 11:18

Closing Statement | Jennifer Brungardt, Associate Director, Certification Services and Programs, WBDC

11:18 – 12:00

Host Tables