ECRM / Ahold USA Supplier Diversity
Trade Fair
“Efficiently
Linking Diverse Suppliers to the Retail Market”
Current U.S. census data concludes minority-owned
businesses are being created at rate greater than majority-owned
businesses. It’s also important to note that women-owned businesses
are outpacing “ALL” businesses being created to date. Ahold USA,
recognizing this growing trend as a business development opportunity
and Ahold’s satisfaction with ECRM's proven technology platforms and
on-site execution abilities, has approached ECRM requesting
assistance and support in designing an event to efficiently identify
and source diversity suppliers serving the retail industry.
ECRM has collaborated with Ahold USA to deliver
several targeted "Supplier Diversity Trade Fairs " to highlight
supplier diversity development opportunities within the General
Merchandise, Health and Beauty Care and Grocery Industry segments.
These Trade Fairs will be conducted by supplier diversity knowledge
experts. James Sturgis Jr., Ahold USA's Director of Supplier
Diversity will facilitate the events which will include informative
general sessions, relevant education sessions championed by Food &
Marketing Institute diversity executives, interactive panel
discussions, and one-on-one private meetings with retail buyers and
supplier diversity managers.
If your business meets the required certification
qualifications as outlined below, this conference is for you!
·
Minority-Owned Business
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At least 51% owned by one of the following.
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African American
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Asian American
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Hispanic American
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Native American
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Owners must be actively involved in running the business
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Owners must be United States Citizens
· Women-Owned
Business
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At least 51% owned by a woman
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Owners must be actively involved in running the business
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Owners must be United States Citizens
The Grocery event will take place August 22nd
at the Houston Renaissance Hotel, Houston, Texas. This event is
FREE. You will only be responsible for your travel and
accommodations.
Key Takeaways
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Understand How To Leverage Retail Supplier
Diversity Programs
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Opportunity for formal and informal meetings with
retail buyers and supplier diversity managers.
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Speed to Shelf Best Practices
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How to market your products once in distribution.
If you are interested in attending this event, please
visit:
http://www.ecrm-online.com/gps/internationalfoods.asp
If you have any questions please feel free to contact
Teresa Witherspoon at
teresa@ecrm-epps.com or James Sturgis Jr at james.sturgis@aholdusa.com.
