LGBTBE Certification Workshop with Ilona Lohrey
Thursday, March 27, 2025 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (PDT)
Description
Join us on March 27th at 9am on Zoom for an exclusive virtual workshop tailored to empower LGBTQ+ owned and operated small businesses. Our President and CEO, Ilona Lohrey, will guide you through the essentials of supplier diversity and the certification process.
What is Supplier Diversity & How to Get Certified
In this introductory session, Ilona Lohrey will demystify supplier diversity, explaining its significance and the advantages of certification for your business. Key topics include:
- Understanding supplier diversity and its impact
- Step-by-step guide to obtaining certification
- Benefits of certification for LGBTQ+ owned businesses
- Decoding industry terminology for effective business pitches
- Identifying your industry codes
- Strategies to partner with ideal corporations
- Crafting a compelling capability statement
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable insights from industry expert Ilona Lohrey
- Enhance your business's marketability and growth potential
- Network with fellow LGBTQ+ business owners
- Access resources to navigate the certification process
About Ilona Lohrey, cce
Ilona Lohrey (she/her) is the President and CEO of GSBA and she's dedicated to supporting diverse small businesses. With extensive experience in supplier diversity, Ilona is passionate about empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to succeed.
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