Hosted By
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
Event Venue
Online via Zoom
Street Address 1
30 Federal St
State
Maine
Zip Code
04011
First Name
Tara
Last Name
Clark
Phone Number
2077510442
Email Address
tara.clark@ceimaine.org
Pricing Information
FREE
Event Website URL
Event Description
Do you have products or services you’d like to sell to Maine’s largest corporate or government buyers?
As a small business, understanding the procurement landscape can open new doors to growth and long-term success.
Maine’s corporate and government buyers are eager to source from local businesses, and many procurement policies prioritize working with small, local vendors.
This panel discussion will bring together procurement professionals who will share insights into their purchasing processes, supplier requirements, and strategies for small businesses to successfully secure contracts.
Join us for this valuable conversation and learn how to position your business to tap into these procurement opportunities. Whether you're new to selling to large buyers or looking to expand your reach, this discussion will provide key takeaways to help you navigate the process.
Our panelists:
Kristen Hickey, Vendor Inclusion & Diversity Manager WEX, Inc.
Rachel Piper, Chief Procurement Officer & Executive Director Strategic Procurement University of Maine System
Jim Pineau, Senior Area Manager, Maine District Office Small Business Administration
Kate McAleer, Founder of Bixby Chocolate
Register Today!
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.
As a small business, understanding the procurement landscape can open new doors to growth and long-term success.
Maine’s corporate and government buyers are eager to source from local businesses, and many procurement policies prioritize working with small, local vendors.
This panel discussion will bring together procurement professionals who will share insights into their purchasing processes, supplier requirements, and strategies for small businesses to successfully secure contracts.
Join us for this valuable conversation and learn how to position your business to tap into these procurement opportunities. Whether you're new to selling to large buyers or looking to expand your reach, this discussion will provide key takeaways to help you navigate the process.
Our panelists:
Kristen Hickey, Vendor Inclusion & Diversity Manager WEX, Inc.
Rachel Piper, Chief Procurement Officer & Executive Director Strategic Procurement University of Maine System
Jim Pineau, Senior Area Manager, Maine District Office Small Business Administration
Kate McAleer, Founder of Bixby Chocolate
Register Today!
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.
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10:00 - 11:30
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