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SUMMARY:Diverse Connections: Bringing vendors & buyers together
DESCRIPTION:<p>Join us for breakfast and an opportunity to connect and network with buyers for government agencies, schools, universities and local businesses.</p><h3>Agenda</h3><ul>    <li>    <p><strong>8-9 a.m.</strong> - Continental breakfast</p>    </li>    <li> <strong>9-9:30 a.m.</strong> - Welcoming remarks from Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Chief DEI Officer Harry Weaver III, and Deputy County Executive Sean Carlson </li>    <li> <strong>9:30-10 a.m.</strong> - Becoming a Dynamic Supplier" from Tony Cook, Interim COO of Oakland Thrive </li>    <li> <strong>10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.</strong> - Networking<br>    Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with Oakland County Buyers and the Purchasing Management team. In addition to networking, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., participants will be able to engage with Oakland County buyers and practice delivering their business pitch in a real-world setting. This is an excellent opportunity to refine your presentation skills, build relationships and position your business for future opportunities. </li>    <li> <strong>NEW for 2025: Breakout session!<br>    </strong>Todd Terry from Allstate will present “The What IFs” of having insurance. This presentation will be offered twice: from <strong>10-10:45 a.m.</strong> and <strong>11-11:45 a.m.</strong> Space is limited, register for either session at the registration table on the morning of the event. </li></ul><h3>Location:</h3><p><strong>Detroit Marriott Troy<br></strong>200 W Big Beaver Rd <br>Troy, MI 48084</p><p><strong>Walk-in registrations are welcome!</strong></p><p>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:purchasing@oakgov.com" target="_blank">purchasing@oakgov.com</a>.</p><p class="oc-reg-button"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diverse-connections-tickets-1548688933289?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Register Now</a></p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join us for breakfast and an opportunity to connect and network with buyers for government agencies, schools, universities and local businesses.</p><h3>Agenda</h3><ul>    <li>    <p><strong>8-9 a.m.</strong> - Continental breakfast</p>    </li>    <li> <strong>9-9:30 a.m.</strong> - Welcoming remarks from Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Chief DEI Officer Harry Weaver III, and Deputy County Executive Sean Carlson </li>    <li> <strong>9:30-10 a.m.</strong> - Becoming a Dynamic Supplier" from Tony Cook, Interim COO of Oakland Thrive </li>    <li> <strong>10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.</strong> - Networking<br>    Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with Oakland County Buyers and the Purchasing Management team. In addition to networking, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., participants will be able to engage with Oakland County buyers and practice delivering their business pitch in a real-world setting. This is an excellent opportunity to refine your presentation skills, build relationships and position your business for future opportunities. </li>    <li> <strong>NEW for 2025: Breakout session!<br>    </strong>Todd Terry from Allstate will present “The What IFs” of having insurance. This presentation will be offered twice: from <strong>10-10:45 a.m.</strong> and <strong>11-11:45 a.m.</strong> Space is limited, register for either session at the registration table on the morning of the event. </li></ul><h3>Location:</h3><p><strong>Detroit Marriott Troy<br></strong>200 W Big Beaver Rd <br>Troy, MI 48084</p><p><strong>Walk-in registrations are welcome!</strong></p><p>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:purchasing@oakgov.com" target="_blank">purchasing@oakgov.com</a>.</p><p class="oc-reg-button"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diverse-connections-tickets-1548688933289?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Register Now</a></p>
LOCATION:Detroit Marriott Troy\, 200 W Big Beaver Rd Troy\, Michigan 48084
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