CAMSC Newsletter - Winter 2016 - Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council

President’s Message
So far, 2016 has been off to a whirlwind start as CAMSC relocated offices earlier this month. We are now unpacking and setting up a new office at 282 Richmond Street East, Suite 101, Toronto. This seems like the perfect time to send out our first 2016 newsletter of the year and share with you our priorities……read more.

Council Highlights
Showcasing Successes – Enterprise Holdings and Carter Benette Group – Building a new partnership based on common beliefs
Operating with integrity and listening to the needs of employees and customers are common threads that link Enterprise Holdings and The Carter Benette Group (CBG) together. Since 2015, CBG has been providing janitorial and maintenance services at over 50 Enterprise Holding locations across the GTA. Learn more.

Diversity Procurement Fair – Enjoy Early-Bird Savings
April 12-13, 2016, Toronto – As one of the largest CAMSC’s business networking events, it matches corporations committed to diversity with diverse suppliers. In this two-day event, you’ll learn from business leaders across sectors within the global supply chain as they share best practices for securing contracts. Don’t miss the newly added Bonus Session “Supplier Boot Camp” and the Early-Bird Discounts ending February 28th. Register Now.

Learning & Development
Supplier Diversity Playbook Webinar Series – Starting February 24
Corporate sourcing and supplier diversity managers are invited to join CAMSC’s new Supplier Diversity Playbook webinar series. In 4 easy-to-access webinar modules, participants will review the foundational elements that are critical to building a robust supplier diversity process, complemented by practical corporate examples and peer learning. Learn more…

Business Growth Opportunities
Connect with corporations and hear about their commitment to supply chain diversity, emerging project opportunities, key requirements and next steps to doing business with them through our Business Opportunity Roundtable discussions.

Vancouver, BC – March 2 – Register Now.
Winnipeg, MB – May 12 – Save the Date.

Welcome CAMSC New Corporate Members

View the full list of CAMSC Corporate Members

Upcoming Events
ProcureCon Canada, Toronto – Feb 16-18
It features content for both direct materials AND indirect/services procurement! Get diverse perspectives from procurement executives from a broad range of Fortune 1000 companies. Discount Code: Discount Code: PCAN16CAMSC

ACCE Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards, Toronto – April 2
CAMSC’s partner ACCE is celebrating their 20th anniversary in April. Join this milestone gala and hear the successful entrepreneur stories.