The AmeriHealth Caritas Supplier Diversity

What:  The AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies is committed to working with a diverse group of suppliers that reflect the diversity of our members. Attend this webinar to learn how to pursue contract opportunities with the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies. Featuring a live Q&A, get answers to supplier questions and learn how to maximize supplier contract opportunities with the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies.

When: October 18 I 12 pm 

Where: Online - Register Here

McCarthy Construction Inclusion Week - Supplier Diversity Day

What: An inclusive culture helps drive us towards our core purpose to be the best builder in America. Join us at our open house as we celebrate our small and diverse-owned trade partners, community organizations, and advocates.

When: October 19 I 4:30 pm

Where: 12001 North Central Expy, 2ND Floor Lounge, Dallas 75243 - Register Here

Cross Timbers Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar

What: Join Cross timbers for Cybersecurity Awareness Month at their Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar on October 20th. In this free webinar, participants will receive an overview of DoD requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting (Dec 2019).

When: Deadline to apply is October 20th I 11 am

Where: Online - Learn More and Register Here

DART’s 9th Annual Small Business Academy

What:  This is an in-person event being held at DART Headquarters and is limited in capacity. This is a FREE event to acquire knowledge and inquire on how your business can grow, so you do not want to miss out on this great opportunity to learn and network.

When: October 20 I 8 am 

Where: DART Headquarters, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas TX - Register Here

Toyota - Building Partnerships for Innovation and Inclusion

What: This year Toyota’s Opportunity Exchange will return as an in-person event at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Featuring a tradeshow, educational seminars, and networking, Toyota’s annual professional development and networking conference provides a dynamic forum to gain knowledge and build relationships with Toyota Tier I suppliers (Direct and Plant Indirect).

When: October 20 I 9 am

Where: Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi MI - Register Here

WBENC NextGen Happy Hour

What: NextGen is an outreach program dedicated to nurturing the next generation of the WBENC network on October 21st – Millennial and Generation Z Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and supplier diversity professionals. Throughout the year, the NextGen program provides targeted opportunities, education, and community building to help young women entrepreneurs and those who support them continue to grow and thrive.

When: October 21 I 1 pm

Where: Online - Learn More and Register Here

HEB Opportunity Exchange Expo

What:  The theme for 2022 Opportunity Exchange and Expo is Growing in Community: Driven by Ownership with a focus on I.D.E.A.: Innovation/Invest, Develop/Discovery, Education, and Acceleration. The virtual exchange is structured into two parts, the general session, and second session where you will hear from current HEB suppliers and community partners. 

When: November 3 

Where: Online - Learn more and register here.

Meet & Greet with the General Contractors, Business Equity Firms, Public & Private Agencies

What: or Business Opportunities with Tarrant County Agencies and vendors throughout DFW. 

When: November 3 I 9 am

Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center,  3400 Burnett Tandy Drive Fort Worth, 76107 - Register Here

Allstate Annual Business Diversity Summit

What: We’re bringing leading corporations, diverse business owners, investors, legislative representatives and more for five days of information sharing, networking, inspiration, and ideas aimed at closing the wealth gap through big and bold moves.

When: November 7-11

Where: Online - Learn More & Register Here

Austin Startup Week

What: Austin Startup Week is a celebration and showcase of everything entrepreneurial in Austin. Each year, we bring entrepreneurs, local leaders, and friends together to connect, collaborate and grow through our educational tracks, mentor office hours, startup showcases, and networking mixers.

When: November 14-18

Where: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Austin, TX 78701 - Learn More Here

Request for Proposals for TAMUS Fort Worth Campus Developer

What: The City of Fort Worth (“City”) is soliciting proposals in collaboration with the Texas A&M University System (“A&M”) and Tarrant County (“County”) for selection of a real estate developer (“Developer” or “Respondent”) to enter into a real property ground lease and development agreement for approximately 1.86 acres of land in Downtown Fort Worth.

When: November 16 I 5 pm

Where: Closing November 16 - Learn More & Register Here

Women's Business Conference for Global Entrepreneurship Week

What: Join us for our Women's Business Conference for Global Entrepreneurship Week as we celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs. Our focus will be on networking, and connecting small businesses with our ecosystem of thought leaders, community partners, and business resources. 

When: November 18 I 11 am

Where: 5001 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX - Register Here

WBENC and Capital One’s Innovative Business Development Program

What: CATAPULT is an intensive, six-month transformational learning journey for business owners (participants) designed to enable them to innovate and disrupt within their business and ultimately industry - by developing a new solution to a business challenge while leveraging learnings from the program. 

When: Application due November 18
Where: In person and Virtual - Learn More & Register Here

Supplier.io’s 5th State of Supplier Diversity Report

What: Supplier Diversity Report revealed big changes in the primary drivers of supplier diversity. More and more companies see programs as a core component of their company culture, and executive and board support is at an all-time high. Request your copy of the 2022 State of Supplier Diversity Report today to help identify opportunities and challenges within your organization.

Where: Online - Learn More Here

City of Dallas Quarterly Report of Upcoming Solicitations

What: In an effort to increase transparency, competition, and equity, the City of Dallas has created a quarterly report of upcoming solicitations. It is the City's intention that the Procurement Quarterly will provide advance notice of bidding opportunities, increase vendor submissions, encourage M/WBE participation, provide ample time for planning and preparing competitive bids and proposals and increasing accountability.

Where: Online - Learn More Here