2021 OMSDC Business Opportunity Expo Program Book

As the leadership of the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (Ohio MSDC), it is with great pleasure that we present the 2021 Business Opportunity Expo: Leading & Accelerating With Momentum. Since the establishment of the Council, Ohio MSDC has worked diligently to grow value-driven partnerships between our certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Corporate Members. For almost 50 years, we have been a bridge between corporate America and minority owned businesses. We are proud to be the focal point of a vibrant community of MBEs and corporations that do business together for the mutual economic advancement of their organizations.

During a tumultuous 2020, our corporate members sought out the Ohio MSDC to facilitate business partnerships with MBEs that meet their supply chain needs while also having an impact on the community. Our MBEs looked to us to establish partnerships help them leverage their certification to deliver innovative, quality products and world-class service. Despite challenges, we continue to build our supplier diversity community, and remain confident in the journey ahead and encouraged by the support we’ve received.

We hope that as you utilize the digital platform that has been prepared, you are able to build meaningful and mutually beneficial connections during the next two days of our Virtual BOE. Enjoy the training and development sessions and motivating speakers, expand your business network and leave the 2021 Business Opportunity Expo inspired!

Christopher Che MBEIC Chair, Ohio MSDC Board of Directors President and CEO Che

Abigail W. Kofete Chair, OMSDC Board of Directors Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Global Procurement Cardinal Health

Jacqueline D. Neal President and CEO Ohio MSDC

BOE SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JULY 12TH

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Session & Annual Meeting

• Jacqueline D. Neal, President & CEO | OMSDC

• OMSDC Chair Abigail W. Kofete, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Global Procurement | Cardinal Health

• OMSDC Secretary Michael R. O’Boyle, Senior Vice President and Category Manager | KeyBank

• OMSDC Treasurer Kimberly R. Proffitt, AVP, Procurement Shared Services | Nationwide

• MBEIC Chair Christopher Che, President & CEO| Che International Group, LLC

• Corporate Membership Committee Chair Lynnise A. Smith, Supplier Diversity Manager | OhioHealth

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Keynote Address

This Session will feature a 15-minute live Q&A with Simidele from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

• 2021 Business Opportunity Expo Keynote Speaker Simidele Adeagbo

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM | Training & Development Sessions

Each Session will feature a 10-minute live Q&A with our presenters from 11:30 - 11:40 a.m.

CORPORATE SESSION: HUMANIZING OUR COMMUNITY: BLOWING UP TRADITIONAL MODELS FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

• Shawn Nason, Founder & CEO | MOFI

MBE SESSION: WHAT’S YOUR GROWTH PLAN?

• Sean G.L. Johnson, Project Manager - Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses | Cincinnati State

11:40 AM - 11:45 AM | Break

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Training & Development Sessions

Each Session will feature a 10-minute live Q&A with our presenters from 12:20 - 12:30 p.m.

CORPORATE SESSION: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR D&I: SENSE OF URGENCY IN REMAINING RELEVANT

• Tommie Lewis, President & CEO | Make It Plain Consulting

MBE SESSION: OMSDC’S COMPREHENSIVE MBE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

• George R. Simms, Chief Operating Officer | OMSDC

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break w/ DJ Smoov

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Business Opportunity Expo Trade Fair

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM | Recap of Day 1 & Closing Announcements

TUESDAY, JULY 13TH

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Session & Share Your Story

• Regina O. Heyward, Head of Supplier Diversity | MassMutual

• Rick Rodriguez Jr., President | RMI International Inc.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Pitch Competition

• The Pitch Competition will showcase Certified Minority Business Enterprises that are working to move

• their businesses to the next level in capacity, staffing, skills or branding.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM | Training & Development Sessions

Each Session will feature a 10-minute live Q&A with our presenters from 11:30 - 11:40 a.m.

CORPORATE SESSION: OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO ENTRY IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

• Ben Cross, Founder & CEO | GLOMO

• Haleema Shafeek, President | GOFS Commercial Interiors

• Brian Brooks, Co-Owner | E.E. Ward Moving & Storage

• Carlton Dean, III, President | Demarrt Building Services

MBE SESSION: PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: WHAT IS CORPORATE LOOKING FOR IN AN RFQ

• Jonathan Dawkins, Procurement Manager | Turner Construction Company

11:40 AM - 11:45 AM | Break

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Training & Development Sessions

Each Session will feature a 10-minute live Q&A with our presenters from 12:20 - 12:30 p.m.

CORPORATE SESSION: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: SENSE OF URGENCY IN REMAINING RELEVANT

• Tommie Lewis, President & CEO | Make It Plain Consulting

MBE SESSION: DIGITIZING EMPATHY - THE NEW ROLE OF MARKETING IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Jessica R. Shely, Founder/CEO & CCO | GPD Creative Agency

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break w/ DJ Smoov

1:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Business Opportunity Expo Trade Fair

1:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Virtual Matchmaker

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Business Opportunity Expo Closing Announcements

OHIO MSDC STAFF

Jacqueline D. Neal President & CEO jneal@ohiomsdc.org

Aaron G. Powell, Jr. Director, Marketing & PR apowell@ohiomsdc.org

Melita McGowan

MBE Services Manager, Northern Ohio mmcgowan@ohiomsdc.org

George R. Simms Chief Operating Officer gsimms@ohiomsdc.org

James Price Director, Corporate Relations jprice@ohiomsdc.org

Jelani Johnson

MBE Services Manager, Central & Southern Ohio jjohnson@ohiomsdc.org

Shellevina Patterson Director, Finance spatterson@ohiomsdc.org

Reggie Dulaney Director, Programs & Events rdulaney@ohiomsdc.org

Shcarra Benn Administrative Assistant, Cleveland Office sbenn@ohiomsdc.org

Creating possibilities for all.

We’re committed to doing what it takes to ensure all small businesses have a chance to pursue their goals and reach their full potential. That’s why we’re focused on creating more opportunities for minority-owned suppliers to do business with us. By growing our diverse supplier relationships, we’re creating more possibilities and a better future for us all.

If you’re interested in doing business with U.S. Bank, visit usbank.com/supplierdiversity to complete the supplier registration process, or connect with our Supplier

Simidele Adeagbo is an Olympian, speaker and consultant best known for becoming the first African and Black woman to compete in Olympic skeleton. For more than fifteen years while on the quest to the Olympics, Simidele led innovative marketing campaigns and managed global multi-milliondollar business segments at Nike.

Through her unique and powerful experiences as a respected business leader, worldclass athlete and seasoned storyteller, she now coaches, teaches and inspires people around the world.

Balancing her contagious energy with practical winning strategies, Simidele has presented at top Fortune 500 corporations, developing the potential of their emerging leaders. She helps audiences unlock the power they have as change makers, challenge the status quo and boldly transform their mindsets and narratives.

An Obama Foundation Leader and Yale University World Fellow, Simidele has appeared in prominent media outlets such as CNN, NBC, ESPN, USA Today, Essence, Forbes, and Sports Illustrate and was hailed by the New York Times as “a role model for Africa and beyond.”

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

MONDAY, JULY 12TH

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

PRESENTER

PRESENTER

CORPORATE SESSION: HUMANIZING OUR COMMUNITY: BLOWING UP TRADITIONAL MODELS FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

OVERVIEW: DISRUPT OR BE DISRUPTED - Growth and change can be scary - it rarely comes from a place of comfort. But embracing the pain and discomfort is an essential element in the equation of change. Traditional strategies around diversity & inclusion are failing us, and it’s time for a much-needed change in our approach.

Shawn Nason | Founder & CEO, MOFI

MBE SESSION : WHAT’S YOUR GROWTH PLAN?

OVERVIEW: Learn how Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Cincinnati State can help MBEs navigate the challenges of growing their business by giving practical tools to identify growth opportunities, assess the risks, and execute plans to grow & create jobs.

Sean G. L. Johnson | Project Manager, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Cincinnati State

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

PRESENTER

PRESENTER

CORPORATE SESSION: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: SENSE OF URGENCY IN REMAINING RELEVANT

OVERVIEW: This discussion is designed for companies and leaders who are now getting serious about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to have an honest and respectfully uncomfortable conversation about DEI. The session will explore four key actions for leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into the next 25 years.

Tommie Lewis | President & CEO, Make It Plain Consulting

MBE SESSION : OMSDC’S COMPREHENSIVE MBE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

OVERVIEW: In this session, George Simms will discuss the benefits of the OMSDC Comprehensive MBE Development Program, designed to integrate all aspects of MBE development into one program to deliver the OMSDC Value Proposition -- “Delivering Better Business Results through Inclusion and Innovation”.

George R. Simms | Fractional Chief Operating Officer, OMSDC

| President & CEO, BreakThru Business Solutions, LLC

All in together Inclusion Drives Innovation

In 2020, Messer Construction Co. spent $278M (21.2% of our purchases) with certified M/WBE businesses across our regions in the Midwest and Southeast.

Dedicated resources for strategic partnerships

Excels in company purchases with diverse suppliers

Nationally-recognized best practices

We go beyond banking, with the personal attention you deserve. Visit us online or stop in to your local banking center! messer.com @messerwearebldg Register your business as a subcontractor at messer.com/about/mwbe

As a community-centered bank, we strive to build vibrant neighborhoods and strengthen the communities where we live and work. For more than 150 years, we have been committed to helping our communities take another step on the path to success – for you, your family, your business, and the place you call home.

Capability Statement

Specialist in Supplier Diversity Strategy Development & Execution

Differentiators

Diverse Supplier Outreach, Engagement Strategy

Supplier Readiness & Relationship Development

Education, Training and Development → Internal/External

Supplier Diversity Program Management Consulting Program Assessment or Development

, “Subject M atter Consultants: US - GLOBAL – MULTINATIONAL

Founded in 2010 The Rising Tide Group, is a Cincinnati Ohio based Certified Minority Business Enterprise supplier diversity and small business development consulting and strategic service provider.

CURRENT & PAST CLIENTS

Supplier Diversity Outreach & Engagement Strategies and Solutions

Strategized with A Fortune Four Client in Achieving Their Spend Goal… & ultimately Induction into the “BILLI ON DOLLARS SPEND ROUNDTABLE ”

Thom Randle, President & CEO " The Rising Tide Group is a recognized professional with over 30 years of expertise holding , managerial and VP level positions at Fortune 100 companies.

The Rising Tide Group can help your organization evolve and develop its relationships with diverse suppliers and small businesses while lowering costs UP TO 35%.

Company Data

thom@therisingtidegroup.com

www.therisingtidegroup.com

513.741.7035 – Office

513.608.5226 - Mobile

NAICS Category Codes 541612 - 611430 – 541611

AWARDS and Indu stry Recognitions

CVS Health Contributor Of The Year!

SHARE YOUR STORY

TUESDAY, JULY 13TH

9:05 AM - 9:50 AM

SHARE YOUR STORY

OVERVIEW: Head of Supplier Diversity at MassMutual, Regina Heyward is sought after as a thought leader and expert on diversity, equity and inclusion. With more than two decades of multi-industry global supply chain and supplier diversity strategy experience, Regina has led significant supply chain initiatives in North America, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

Regina O. Heyward | Head of Supplier Diversity, MassMutual

SHARE YOUR STORY

OVERVIEW: President of California-based RMI International Inc., Rick will share his story and principles on business. The highly decorated veteran of the United States Army, Rodriguez now runs the leading edge security organization, focusing on oversight of customer relations, quality control, and operations policy for the corporation.

Rick ‘Rocky’ Rodriguez, Jr. | President, RMI International, Inc.

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY, JULY 13TH

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

PRESENTER

MBE SESSION: PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: WHAT IS A CORPORATE LOOKING FOR IN AN RFQ

OVERVIEW: This is a discussion designed to show MBEs how to navigate the RFQ process. OMSDC Board Member Jonathan Dawkins of Turner Construction will share what is really needed to advance your company in the proposal process.

Jonathan Dawkins | Procurement Manager, Turner Construction Company

PANEL : OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO ENTRY IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

OVERVIEW: There are often unseen barriers that keep Minority Suppliers from being competitive in gaining corporate contracts. This discussion will bring those barriers to light and provide possible solutions by using best practices from successful supplier diversity experiences.

MODERATOR

Ben Cross |

Brian Brooks | Haleema Shafeek |

Carlton D. Dean, III | Founder & CEO, GLOMO

PRESENTERS

Co-Owner, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.

President, GOFS Commercial Interiors

President, Demarrt Building Services

PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

TUESDAY, JULY 13TH

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

PRESENTER

PRESENTER

CORPORATE SESSION: 10 STEPS TO BECOMING A SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ADVOCATE

OVERVIEW: Outlining the understanding of the value of supplier diversity professionals, Veronica Cook-Euell leads this session that will take a look at the approach supplier diversity professionals should take to impact the diverse suppliers they serve.

Veronica Cook-Euell | President & CEO, Euell Consulting Group

MBE SESSION : DIGITIZING EMPATHY: THE NEW ROLE OF MARKETING IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

OVERVIEW: Marketing has traditionally played an elusive role in supply chain management. Shaken by a tumultuous year of the Coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest, businesses have found themselves needing a new way to connect with customers in a climate where digital expectations are high. To be successful, organizations must learn the art of digitizing empathy. Jessica Shely discusses how your organization can shift to designing memorable digital experiences that convert.

Jessica R. Shely | Founder, CEO & COO, GPD Creative Agency

We look forward to connecting with you.

We make innovative perspectives work.*

*Achieving community and economic impact by including diverse companies throughout our supply base is our mission regarding supplier diversity. Innovation and creativity are in the DNA of diverse suppliers.

Our supplier diversity team at Eaton is committed to creating a sustainable diverse sourcing strategy by focusing on these objectives:

• Increase participation of diverse business throughout our supply chain.

• Set and achieve annual diverse spend targets across all areas of spend.

• Use advanced analytics to conduct benchmarking and continuous improvement.

• Actively participate in diversity conventions, events and education organizations.

We strive to build strategic partnerships based on three important pillars: innovation and value; economic inclusion; and business development. Because this is what really matters. And we’re here to make sure it works.

To learn more go to: Eaton.com/supplierdiversity

We make what matters work.

Modular Assembly Innovations (MAI) is an MBE certified company with locations in Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, and South Carolina. MAI is an award winning, world-class automotive manufacturing Tier 1 supplier to the North American automotive manufacturing market base. Visit us on the web at www.modularai.com

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William

William S. Ward and his father, John T. Ward, founded The Ward Transfer Line in 1881, with a team of horses, a wagon and two helpers. That was the start of what would become one of the oldest and most established continuously operating moving and storage companies in the United States.

Today,

Ward continues to be a full service nationally recognized provider offering consumer household relocation, corporate employee relocation, commercial office moving, and logistics delivery services.

Today, E.E. Ward continues to be a full service nationally recognized provider offering consumer household relocation, corporate employee relocation, commercial office moving, and logistics delivery services.

www.eeward.com

PLANNING COMMITTEE

2021 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXPO

COMMITTEE

Thank You to All of the Members of the 2021 Business Opportunity Expo Planning Committee. The Expo would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of the committee to plan, organize and oversee all of the events of the BOE. Their work and energy made all the difference and the OMSDC could not have made this Expo possible without them.

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When our Supply Network reflects the diversity of our consumers, employees, and stakeholders, our community thrives.

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Ygrene works for contractors.

What is Ygrene and how does it work?

Ygrene is the leading PACE (property assessed clean energy) provider in the country. PACE is a quick and easy alternative to credit-based financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy home improvements. PACE is not a government program.

In order to offer PACE financing, contractors must meet state licensing requirements and complete PACE training. Customer approvals are based primarily on home equity.

Ygrene is committed to providing contractors the resources needed to fill your project pipeline and close more deals.

This begins with easy-to-understand home improvement financing that best serves your customers and continues with superior customer service through all phases of the project.

Contractor experienced 167% growth by offering Ygrene.

With Ygrene as a financing option for our customers, we landed more projects and increased our business significantly.

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For MBEs and Corporations alike, GPD Creative Agency is assisting organizations to create a professional and high-converting digital presence from strategy to solution.

Learn more about working with us at createwithgpd.com Brand Strategy

BILLION DOLLAR ROUNDTABLE

The Billion Dollar Roundtable was created in 2001 to recognize and celebrate corporations that achieved spending of at least $1 billion with minority and woman-owned suppliers. The BDR promotes and shares best practices in supply chain diversity excellence through the production of white papers. In discussions, the members review common issues, opportunities and strategies.

The BDR encourages corporate entities to continue growing their supplier diversity programs by increasing commitment and spending levels each year. The BDR inducts new members bi-annually.

The following OMSDC Corporate Members are members of the Billion Dollar Roundtable:

Zones is a global provider of comprehensive IT solutions and services.

Let us simplify IT for your distributed workforce. Ensuring productivity for your remote teams is our focus. Zones is proud to offer our award-winning Remote Worker Solution. This complete end-to-end solution will help your employees securely collaborate and keep your supply chain streamlined with procurement, asset management, tracking, and protection from any location. Making complex easy Learn more at www.zones.com/rws

To find out more about Zones' supplier diversity program, contact supplier.diversity@zones.com or visit www.zones.com/mbe

• Certified Minority Business Enterprise

• 2020 WRMSDC MBE Platinum Partner Pitch Award –The Best Minority Innovator in the Western Region

• 2015 National Supplier of the Year, Class IV, National MSDC

• National Minority Supplier Development Council, Corporate Plus Member

our culture is one of inclusion.

Everything Key does—from continuous engagement and development of a diverse supplier base to investing in the communities we proudly serve—is rooted in our commitment to diversity and inclusion and to doing business in ways that reflect the diversity of our customers and communities.

We are proud to be a member of the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council. Visit key.com/supplierdiversity for more information.

CORPORATE PLUS ®

Corporate Plus® is a national membership category for National Minority Business Enterprises designed to recognize their national capabilities, bring them to the attention of more National Corporate Members, and expand their participation in the NMSDC network. The program is for the highest caliber minority business enterprises that have the proven capacity to handle national contracts for major corporations.

The following Corporate Plus ® members are MBEs certified by Ohio MSDC:

Best Upon Request Corporate, Inc.

CB Tech CSA Central, Inc.

Hightowers Petroleum Company

The RCF Group

World Pac Paper, LLC

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE. A VISION FOR SUCCESS.

Our ongoing commitment to developing and working with diverse and small businesses remains at the core of Vistra.

That means not only investing in the diversity of our suppliers, but of our sales channels, customers, and workforce, too.

We're proud to contribute to a more inclusive and involved community.

Email us at supplierdiversity@vistracorp.com to learn more.

www.vistracorp.com