Project Description

Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Concurrent Workshops
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Moderator

Madison Gunter, III
Manager, Diversity Business Practices
Cisco Systems, Inc.

Panelists

Debra Jennings-Johnson
Senior Director, Supplier Diversity
BP

Jerry Miller, CPSM, CPSD
Head of Sourcing and International Lead
Capital One Financial Corporation

Description

Financing needs of an MBE change as they grow from Class I to Class IV. This session is designed for MBEs and for supplier diversity professionals who want to learn more about financing strategies and options. Panelists will discuss methods on how to take advantage of financial resources and share perspectives on issues that may arise and pitfalls to avoid.