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NABHOOD 29th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show

July 23 - July 25

As an added bonus, businesses within the NMSDC network are invited to attend Thursday’s Supplier diversity session complimentary, using code: MSDC29 

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY FORUM (A): MINORITY VENDORS – WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES & HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MARKET GOODS & SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY

The hospitality industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow. How can minority companies make the cut? How can minority vendors do business & successfully prepare to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the industry?

Facilitator:

  • Tony Hill, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture

Panelists:

  • Bianca Ortega, Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriott Intl
  • Mercedes Rodriguez, Supplier Diversity Manager, Aramark & Avendra Group
  • Gabriela Settles, Senior Category Manager, Property Operations, Hilton Supply Mang.
  • Nash Patel, President, NashBuilt Inc. /Past Chairman, AAHOA
  • Brian Banks, President, Thompson Facilities Services
  • Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development
  • Hitesh (HP) Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Curve Hospitality
  • Eric Burroughs, Managing Partner & General Counsel, Next Generation Recruitment & Staffing

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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY FORUM (B):

Minority Suppliers will be able to meet decision makers from the hotel industry including hotel companies, management companies, African American & Asian American hotel ownership groups. They will have project managers and/or representatives on site to discuss upcoming opportunities.

(Speed Meetings: Every 10 minutes a new opportunity will move to you.)

Facilitator:

  • Tony Hill, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture

Panelists:

  • Bianca Ortega, Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriott Intl
  • Mercedes Rodriguez, Supplier Diversity Manager, Aramark & Avendra Group
  • Gabriela Settles, Senior Category Manager, Property Operations, Hilton Supply Mang.
  • Nash Patel, President, NashBuilt Inc. /Past Chairman, AAHOA
  • Brian Banks, President, Thompson Facilities Services
  • Hitesh (HP) Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Curve Hospitality
  • Hans Edwards, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture
  • Eric Burroughs, Managing Partner & General Counsel, Next Generation Recruitment & Staffing

 

Details

Start:
July 23
End:
July 25
Website:
https://nabhood.net/?mc_cid=3ce60506cc&mc_eid=00d4b0d94a

Venue

Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE 2nd St
Miami, FL 33131
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    ADDRESS

    63739 street lorem ipsum City, Country

    PHONE

    +12 (0) 345 678 9

    EMAIL

    info@company.com