November 6, 2019

Registration now open for the 15th annual Relationships to Partnerships Conference on Nov. 15

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Registration is now open for the 15th annual Relationships to Partnerships Conference on Nov. 15. The event is hosted by the Supplier Diversity Development Coalition of Greater Lafayette. This year’s theme is “Tools of Tomorrow.”

The mission of the coalition is to encourage diversity and creative solutions that result in long-term partnerships between diverse and small businesses and the Greater Lafayette business community. The annual conference helps facilitate critical relationship building that is important for successful business partnerships. One way this is achieved is through match making sessions between attendees and representatives of the coalition member organizations.

Also during the conference, there will be a panel discussion exploring market trends and technology that will shape the business landscape of tomorrow.

Leonard Greenhalgh, professor of management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, will be the luncheon keynote speaker. He is the director of Programs for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses, as well as director of Native American Business Programs.

This year’s conference also will be open to junior and senior students currently enrolled at Purdue University or Ivy Tech Community College who are interested in networking with conference attendees.

Those interested in attending this year’s conference can pre-register online through Nov. 14 for $45. Registration at the event will be $50. Students can use the promo code “Students” to register for free. They must then bring a valid student ID to the event. Students are also encouraged to bring resumes.

The conference will take place on the second floor of Stewart Center on Purdue’s campus. Parking passes for the Grant Street Parking Garage will be available at the event.

The event is sponsored by Purdue University, Ivy Tech Community College, Fifth Third Bank, Wabash National, F.A. Wilhelm Construction, IU Health, the City of West Lafayette and the City of Lafayette.

Questions about the coalition or conference may be directed to Michael Babcock at babcocm@purdue.edu or 765- 496-6606.

Source: Michael Babcock, supplier diversity specialist, Office of Supplier Diversity Development, 765-496-6606, babcocm@purdue.edu

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