MetroConnect: THRIVE Summit: Women In Contracting -Connect, Empower, Elevate

Join us for this exciting business summit designed to facilitate a robust discussion with Women Business owners to discuss key factors that impact contracts with Women. The discussion will be facilitated by a third party to initiate feedback on working with Metro, Bidding and other key factors.

EVENT AGENDA

08:30 am Event Check-in I Networking I Morning Refreshments

09:00 am Program Begins

Welcome:

· Sharon Gookin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Deputy Chief Executive Office

Why We Are Here:

· Tashai Smith, Executive Officer
Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department

Small Business Program Overview:

· Elke Campbell, Deputy Executive Officer
Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department

Alternative Delivery & Professional Services:

· Carolina Coppolo, Deputy Chief,

Vendor Contract Management Officer

Executive Office, Professional Services

09:10 am Real Talk:

• Round Table Discussion & Listening Session

Facilitator: Ronda Jackson, President, CE
The Décor Pros., Serial Entrepreneur & Small Business Advocate

10:45 am Introduction of Panel & Discussion:

Panel Session: Breaking Barries in High Place

· Dr. Gio Brasfield, CEO and Principal Consultant Brasfield & Associates

· Abbigail Brown, Owner, President. CPM Logistics

· Omone’ Livingston, Founder- President & CEO - O2EPCM, Inc.

11:30 am Real Talk: Reflection & Review

Facilitator: Ronda Jackson, Small Business Advocate - The Décor Pros

12:00 pm Final Comments

•Dismissal

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Metro 3rd Floor Board Room, 1 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, United States