Upcoming Events

Gain insights, strategies, and opportunities from our Success Panel, Resource Panel, and Procurement Representatives, plus dedicated one-on-one time and an interactive Q&A with our expert panelists.

What to expect

  • Results-driven strategies for growth in a shifting economy
  • SBA WOSB update
  • Insight from procurement specialists
  • Network with decision makers

🎤 Emcee: Jennifer Jones, President & CEO, KyJour International Strategic Business Solutions

🎤 Remarks from Darryl Barns,The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Guest Speakers:

🎤 Dr. Norman Solomon, Solomon Acquisition Services International, LLC

🎤 Rodney Williams, JASINT Consulting and Technologies , MD IT Council, Tech Committee

🎤 A Small Business Update: Major Clark, Deputy Chief Counsel for Advocacy (retired)


Panels:

Procurement Panel:

🏛️ Corey V. Forshee, NH-IV, DAF, Air Force District of Washington

🏛️ Maurice Cameron, Diversity and Inclusion, Vendor Engagement Manager, Supply Chain Management, University of Maryland Medical System

🏛️ Chantal Kai-Lewis, Esq., Director of Supplier Diversity & Strategic Sourcing, Office of State Procurement

🏛️ Richard Colbert, Corporate Procurement Operations Manager, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

🏛️ Alice M. Williams, Director & Purchasing Agent, Office of Procurement, Prince George's County

Success Panel: 

Navigating Procurement. Unlocking Potential in today’s market. Hear from business owners who are doing it!

🗣️ Theresa HarrisonGEORGE STREET Services, Inc.

🗣️ Lynda DormanDorman Group Holdings, LLC

🗣️Kym Ali MSN, RN, Kym Ali Consulting

🗣️ Jacqueline K. LopezPremier Enterprise Solutions, LLC

Resource Panel:

📖 Karen Sippel, Managing Director, Maryland Women’s Business Center

📖 Jasmine Forbes, Program Coordinator, FSC First

📖 H.E. Ambassador Remy Duyile, Author | International Speaker | Empowerment Coach | Strategic Consultant | Professor

📖 Kim B. Andrews, Business Development Manager, Government Sector, Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation

Please note: All event sales are final. We do not issue refunds