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SUMMARY:SDAC25 Moncton Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Ready to grow but not getting picked? Supplier Diversity can put you in front of the right buyers!\n\n\n\nHosted by the Supplier Diversity Alliance of Canada (SDAC)\, in collaboration with CQCC and CAMSC. \n\n\n\nAre you an Indigenous\, Black\, racialized\, women\, 2SLGBTQI+\, newcomer\, person with a disability\, youth\, gender-diverse\, veteran\, or other equity-deserving entrepreneur looking for real opportunities to access supply chains? Curious how supplier diversity can connect you with corporate buyers\, government programs\, and a national network of peers? \n\n\n\nThis free\, half-day event is for you. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Moncton for a morning of community connection\, learning\, and actionable next steps to engage in supplier diversity across Canada. \n\n\n\n\nRegister below!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\n\nDate: September 18\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nLocation: Hyatt Place Moncton Downtown | 1000 Main St\, Moncton\, NB E1C 1H5\n\n\n\nLanguage: English\, with bilingual participants\n\n\n\nCost: FREE — includes full breakfast\n\n\n\nParking: Available at the hotel. Street parking at Avenir Centre Parking Lot.\n\n\n\nTransit: Local bus routes along Main St.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Ground-floor venue downtown\, with outdoor space across from the Avenir Centre.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\n\n\nAt this free in-person session\, you’ll walk away with: \n\n\n\n\nA better understanding of supplier diversity and how to access opportunities as a certified diverse supplier\n\n\n\nInsight into how major corporations are opening up their supply chains\n\n\n\nA clearer path to engaging with SDAC and other national networks that support equity-deserving entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nNetworking opportunities with buyers\, local partners\, and other local entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nActionable steps for getting certified as a diverse supplier\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho it’s for:\n\n\n\nThis event is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs: Indigenous\, Black\, racialized\, women\, 2SLGBTQI+\, newcomers\, persons with disabilities\, youth\, gender-diverse\, veterans\, and other equity-deserving groups\n\n\n\nSmall business owners ready to explore new markets and contracts\n\n\n\nLocal ecosystem partners and community organizations looking to connect clients to supplier diversity\n\n\n\nProcurement professionals and corporate buyers committed to inclusive supply chains\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on the agenda?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic morning of community-building\, practical learning\, and meaningful connections designed to support diverse entrepreneurs and advance inclusive procurement. \n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 AMRegistration & community networkingEnjoy a full breakfast and connect with fellow attendees.Browse our Local Vendor Market\, open throughout the morning. \n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:45 AMCorporate buyers panelA fireside chat with representatives from leading corporations discussing the value of supplier diversity and how inclusive supply chains drive innovation. \n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:00 AMBreak. \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 AMSupplier Diversity Program panel discussionHear from certified diverse suppliers as they share real-world experiences and how supplier diversity programs have helped them grow. \n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AMBreak. \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30 AMSpeed pitching & matchmaking hour  Engage directly with buyers and procurement professionals in a fast-paced\, rotating table format. \n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PMNetworking activity: Meet local connectorsWrap up the morning by connecting with ecosystem partners\, corporate reps\, and fellow diverse suppliers. Don’t miss the vendor market! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
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