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Let’s Talk Business...

MBE Academy 1-on-1 Matchmaker Sessions
Tuesday, May 8th
Procurement –
The Buyer's Perspective These 1-on-1 Matchmaker Pitch Sessions provide the
perfect opportunity to meet face-to-face and get to know
presented by each other better. There is no guarantee it will result in
business, but it is the first step to seeing if there is a
potential match down the road.

Monday, May 7th MBE Eligibility:
3 pm - 5 pm Ÿ MBE must be certified by the D/FW MSDC or a

Irving Convention Center NMSDC affiliate.
Ÿ MBE must register by April 19, 2018 to attend
Find out from Toyota procurement personnel what
they look for when they seek suppliers and ACCESS 2018 Business Expo (Early Bird
business partners. This dynamic session Registration of $100.00 provides a registration to
examines: ACCESS 2018. Package includes eligibility to be
selected for 1-on-1 Matchmaker sessions and access
Ÿ The Toyota Way in Procurement to 1) Business Expo, 2) D/FW MSDC Academy
Ÿ Before, During and After the RFP session presented by Toyota, 3) Round Table
Ÿ Supplier Standards sessions, and 4) Opening and Closing receptions)
Ÿ Business Strategies Ÿ MBE must complete and/or update their company
Ÿ Plus Q&A profile
NOTE: 1-on-1 Matchmaker sessions are by invitation
You must be registered to attend ACCESS only. Buying Entity members (corporations and public
2018 Business Expo to attend this sector agencies) pick the certified minority business
session. enterprises (MBEs) they wish to meet with. If selected,
MBEs will be scheduled for a 15-minute introductory
meeting with the requesting Buying Entity member.
Buying Entities make ALL selection of suppliers to
participate.

Round Table Sessions

Tuesday, May 8th

Round Table sessions provide the perfect venue to
share and/or learn more about how to do business
with a particular Buying Entity. These sessions take
place on the Expo floor and are designed to
provide introductions between Buying Entity
Partners and certified MBEs. Buying Entities should
be prepared to talk about the types of
products/services purchased. MBEs should be
prepared with their 30-second pitch on what you
have done for others and what makes you different.
Round Tables are offered on a first-come, first-
serve basis with online sign-up available once
MBE completes ACCESS online registration.

DID YOU KNOW...?

Toyota was named the D/FW MSDC E Awards Corporation of the Year in 2017 for

Put Your Best Foot Forward...their commitment to minority business inclusion, utilization and economic

development in North Texas.