84 Fifth Street, NW. Atlanta, GA 30308
List of Confirmed FAST PITCH PARTICIPANTS as of February 9, 2016.
1 AGCO
2 BMW
3 Cardinal Health
4 Club Car
5 Genuine Parts Company
6 Georgia Power
7 Grady Healthcare System
8 Gulfstream
9 Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC
10 Ingersoll Rand
11 MARTA
12 Novant Health
13 Owens and Minor
14 The Clorox Company
15 Thermo King
16 Trane
17 Vizient
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How do I get matched with those I want to meet?
Once registered for the conference, complete the "Fast Pitch" Profile form below to showcase your company’s products and services. All profiles will be provided to the Sourcing departments of the participating companies for their use. The companies will request the "Fast Pitch" matches based on their business needs and scheduled time availability. We will contact you by email the week prior to the National MBE Manufacturers Summit 2016 to give you your matches.
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What happens in a "Fast Pitch" appointment?
A quick exchange of background information and sharing each party’s business needs. Most importantly, "Fast Pitch" allows you to share your capabilities with sourcing professionals, and for these individuals to find potential suppliers. While the occasional deal is made in speed networking sessions, the majority of appointments serve to start relationships that may lead to mutually beneficial business deals in the future.
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How should I prepare for the "Fast Pitch" session?
MBDA Business Center clients often ask about how to best present themselves to sourcing/procurement professionals and small business specialists. We consistently advise that there are four key ingredients to making a favorable impression:
1. Familiarize yourself with the particular agency you are targeting.
2. Be prepared to deliver a concise “elevator speech” (a 30-second description of your expertise).
3. Present a business card which displays your NAICS code and product offering.
4. Have a concise “Capabilities Statement” with strong past performance, your products, and a list of customers.
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Next Step: COMPLETE “Fast Pitch” PROFILE
To present the most comprehensive picture of your company’s capabilities and services, please share as much information as you can to help us match suppliers with appropriate companies. "Fast Pitch" profiles will be provided to all of the participating companies for future reference, and will be available to all registered attendees to help build connections.
If interested in participating click here
Note – You will not be able to access the Fast Pitch form until you’ve completed your conference registration. Upon completion you will receive an email with a Fast Pitch code. You will need this code in order to log into the form.