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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Sealing the Deal\, Practical Essentials for Landing a Contract
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 10th 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual Session\n  \nJoin WBEC Metro NY\, Baseline Group\, and Northwell Health for a Lunch with the Experts session focused on the practical steps to securing contracts.  We’ll cover crucial pre-contract preparations:  completing your W9\, maintaining good credit\, and securing the right insurance – all critical factors clients prioritize.  Network\, share best practices\, and leave with a clear action plan to boost your success. \n \nDarcy Flanders\, Founder / Chief Brand Strategist of Baseline Group \nAs founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY\, Darcy is the visionary.\nHer strength lies in the ability to interpret clients’ goals and translate then into visually impactful and targeted printed and digital solutions. Her passion for design is contagious and her emphasis on teamwork leads to great collaborative solutions. Drawing on 35+ years of expertise\, you can count on Darcy to lead an information-oriented\, responsive and time-sensitive creative process that considers the big picture and instinctively understands the importance of the smallest detail and the strictest schedule. Darcy has envisioned and managed corporate branding initiatives for clients such as: Galliard Capital Management\, Citi Alternative Investments\, Citi Private Bank\, HSBC Private Bank and Rutgers Business School\, Wrigley\, and PSEG LI. Darcy is also passionate about helping her fellow MWBEs develop brands\, websites and marketing materials and has worked with: JURISolutions Legal (JSL)\, McKissack & McKissack\, Mrs. Paper\, Savoca Enterprises\, Winston Strategic Partners\, Pina Solutions\, Lob Planning and A\,& S Rebar – to name a few. Her work has received numerous awards from the Financial Communications Society\, Society of Technical Communication\, the Association of the Graphic Arts\, Graphic Design USA\, Step Inside Design and most recently Best of 2020 Manhattan for Branding and Digital Design.\n \nDawn Wells\, Assistant Vice President\, Supply Chain at Northwell Health \nDawn Wells is supply chain professional with a public health heart.  She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwell Health\, New York’s largest healthcare provider\, serving NYC\, Long Island\, and Westchester.  In this role she leads supply chain operations for the Health Systems’ Ambulatory Care Network comprised of more than 830 physician practices and outpatient facilities.  In addition to these responsibilities\, Dawn takes an active role in championing and facilitating programs that impact all levels of the organization.  She has been a consistent champion of diversity; representing supply chain as a member of the diversity and health equity council and corporate social responsibility committee. In 2019\, she chartered the health systems supplier diversity council that is charged with creating a cross functional action plan\, ensuring that there is a system wide commitment to maintaining the diversity of the Health System’s suppliers\, putting in place standardized processes for measuring goals and success\, and partnering with external agencies to educate and deliver information to diverse suppliers within the communities served. Dawn joined Northwell Health in 2003 as a member of the project implementation team that established framework for integrating finance\, supply chain\, and human resources under a shared-services umbrella. Over the years she has defined and redefined her position and responsibilities in response to the organization’s rapid growth. Dawn currently serves on the board of the NYNJ Minority Supplier Development Council.  She holds a B.S. in Business and a Masters of Public Health from Adelphi University. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-sealing-the-deal-practical-essentials-for-landing-a-contract/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with MGM National Harbor
DESCRIPTION: Corporate Connection\nDoing Business with MGM National Harbor\n \nTuesday June 17\, 2025\n12:00pm – 1:00pm ET\nDiscover how to take your business to new heights by partnering with MGM National Harbor. Join this informative session featuring MGM National Harbor representatives as they share expert guidance on navigating procurement processes\, leveraging local and diversity-focused initiatives\, and seizing key opportunities for collaboration. This presentation is designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully establish partnerships with MGM National Harbor. \nTopics to Be Covered: \n\nMeet the MGM National Harbor Procurement Team\nOverview of the Business Diversity Program\nInsights into the Business Diversity Mentorship Program\nFocus on Maryland and Prince George’s County Initiatives\nVendor Onboarding Process\nMLGCA Gaming Licensing Requirements\nBest Practices for Success\nSupplier Database Utilization\nCurrent Procurement Opportunities\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with procurement experts\, gain actionable insights\, and learn how to align your business with MGM National Harbor’s supplier requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or exploring new ventures\, this session will provide valuable resources to help you grow and thrive. \nTake the next step toward a successful partnership with MGM National Harbor! \nFeatured Speakers\nTobias Thornwell\, CPSM\, C.P.M.\nTobias Thornwell serves as the Regional Global Director of Business Diversity for MGM Resorts International. With over 21 years of expertise in purchasing and supply chain management\, Tobias is recognized for his innovative strategies promoting diverse and local business partnerships. A recipient of the 2023 WBEC Greater DMV Outstanding Women’s Business Advocate Award\, he has held leadership roles such as Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at MGM National Harbor. Tobias holds a degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland and holds a Certified Purchasing Manager certification (C.P.M.)\, and a Certified Professional in Supply Management certification (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). \nDeborah Robinson\nMrs. Robinson is the Procurement Manager at MGM National Harbor\, overseeing sourcing\, purchasing\, contracts\, and procurement strategies for the $1.4 billion resort and casino. With a focus on supplier diversity\, she ensures MGM National Harbor exceeds its diverse supplier spending goals by working with certified businesses in Maryland and Prince George’s County. Bringing over 30 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience in the food service industry\, her background includes senior roles at Sunrise Senior Living\, Hudson News\, and Giant Food. Mrs. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from George Mason University. \nLaVonia Smith-Carter\nLavonia Smith-Carter is a Strategic Sourcing Partner at MGM National Harbor\, where she plays a key role in driving supplier diversity and creating impactful sourcing strategies. With a passion for building strong vendor relationships and promoting equitable business practices\, LaVonia is dedicated to ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth within the hospitality and entertainment industry. \n  \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/doing-business-with-mgm-national-harbor/
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