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SUMMARY:UPMC Essentials for Success Small Business Collaborations - Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:UPMC Essentials for Success Event \n \nSmall Business Collaborations: The Future of Small Business Engagement with Large Companies \n \nLearn How to Do Business with UPMC and Deloitte \n \nWednesday\, October 21st\, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  \n \n@ O’Hara Student Center Ballroom\, 4024 O’Hara St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15213 \n \nHot breakfast will be provided \n \nJoin us for a workshop exploring current trends in small business development andinnovative strategies for connecting with large organizations. Hear directly from UPMCand Deloitte\, gain practical guidance on navigating corporate supplier engagement andlearn how subcontracting can contribute to successful project outcomes. \n \n  \n \nFEATURED PANEL DISCUSSION \n \nHear directly from three UPMC senior sourcing managers  about what UPMC looks for in its suppliers: \n \nModerator \n \nGeorge Robinson Director of Supplier Opportunity & InclusionUPMC \n \nPanelists \n \nShawn Alcorn Sr. ManagerStrategic SourcingIT\, Software\, Networking\,Telecom\, Cybersecurity \n \nCarrie Ann SmithSr. Manager\,Strategic SourcingFood & Nutrition\,Linen Services \n \nDaniel WaldorfSr. Manager\,Strategic SourcingCorporate\, Administrative\,and Facilities Services \n \nGuidance on Doing Business with Deloitte \n \nJoin Deloitte for an engaging discussion that explores the latest trends in small business development\, with emphasis on innovative strategies for small businesses to connect with organizations like Deloitte.  \n \n – Receive practical guidance on doing business with Deloitte \n \n– Hear client perspectives to gain insight into building strong relationships \n \n– Understand how subcontracting is key to small business development \n \n  \n \nUPMC has a 5-year average annual spend of approximately $310 million with local suppliers (2019-25). That has resulted in UPMC having a community impact of $1.8 billion in small business spending in the past five years!  \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/upmc-essentials-for-success-small-business-collaborations-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:O’Hara Student Center – Ballroom\, 4024 O'Hara St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prime Vendor Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole%20Hudson":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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SUMMARY:UPMC Essentials for Success Training Workshop - PA Statewide Webinar
DESCRIPTION:UPMC Essentials for Success Event \n \nPA Statewide Webinar \n \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  \n \nVirtual Teams Meeting – No Cost \n \nReal strategies to help suppliers fund and fulfill large contracts. A no-cost program designed for small and local businesses preparing to work with UPMC and other large buyers. Learn how to evaluate contract feasibility\, manage cash-flow challenges\, and identify the right financing tools to support sustainable growth. \n \nSMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Create new opportunities for your small business with UPMC \n \n  \n \n  \n \nUPMC has a 5-year average annual spend of approximately $310 million with local suppliers (2019-25). That has resulted in UPMC having a community impact of $1.8 billion in small business spending in the past five years!
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