The two-day training event will provide an overview of key concepts in supplier diversity and best practices for developing successful supplier diversity programs. Attendees will learn about engaging leadership, building internal teams, creating opportunities for diverse suppliers, and strategies for communication. The training will be facilitated by Daryl Hodnett, an expert in supplier diversity development with over 30 years of experience in the field.

1. Corporate Supplier Diversity Training
“Building Strategic Phases of a Supplier
Diversity Process”
September 21-22, 2011 TOPICS:
• An Overview of Supplier Diversity in America
Atlantic City, NJ
• Key Elements of a Supplier Diversity Program
• Supplier Diversity Road Map for Your Company
• Engaging and Enrolling Leadership
• Building a Team Internally
• 2nd Tier With Majority Suppliers – How to Engage
• Creating Opportunities for Diverse Suppliers
• Building by Acquisition and Joint Venture
• Corporate Sustainability: Does Supplier Diversity Fit?
• Best Practices in Communicating Your Efforts
FORMAT
• Beyond the Numbers: Breakthrough Concepts
Wednesday, September 21st
8:00 - 5:00 pm
FACILITATOR: DARYL HODNETT
Thursday, September 22nd
8:00 - 5:00 pm Daryl M. Hodnett is Managing Partner of DAMIHO, LLC
(Continental breakfast and lunch are served established August of 2006. DAMIHO, LLC focuses on
both days) various aspects of supplier diversity development, business
coaching for minority-owned businesses and business
investments. Mr. Hodnett began his career at Procter &
LOCATION Gamble (P&G) in 1976 and moved to Supplier Diversity in
The training will be held at Ceasars. 1991. He is credited with crafting P&G’s
Hotel information will be sent with Business Case for the development of minority-owned companies. As Group
registration confirmation. Manager of Corporate Supplier Diversity Development, Mr. Hodnett led all
strategy development and implementation.
FEE: $800
After August 26th $875 - Register Mr. Hodnett has been a keynote speaker at several diverse business events
early and save! over the years. Additionally, he is a well-respected leader and trainer in the
area of diverse business development.
CO-SPONSOR
Diversity Information Resources
(DIR) For more information or to register online go to
www.msdc-panjde.org