PGW Minority Enterprise Development Week Event Aims to Strengthen Supplier Diversity in Philadelphia
Posted on: Oct 11, 2022PHILADELPHIA, PA (OCTOBER 11, 2022) — Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Supply Chain professionals hosted more than 80 diverse business leaders and vendors at a reception during Philadelphia’s Minority Development Enterprise Week (MED Week).
Under the theme “Strengthening Supplier Diversity for Tomorrow,” the event at SouthSide Events & Catering -South Restaurant & Jazz Club offered minority-owned enterprises an occasion to connect, engage, and build community relationships and discuss procurement prospects with PGW, Women’s Business Enterprise Council – East (WBEC-East), Women of Color Committee, and other local businesses.
“MED Week is a time that PGW and other partners come together for one purpose: supporting and growing small businesses,” said Dr. Erica Patterson, PGW’s Director, Contracts Management & Supplier Diversity. “PGW strongly supports supplier diversity and inclusion to ensure that these enterprises have opportunity and representation in the City and region’s economic growth.”
Dr. Erica Patterson, PGW’s Director, Contracts Management & Supplier Diversity addressing attendees at PGW’s MED Week Event on Oct. 5.
PGW's Supply Chain Team at PGW’s MED Week reception.
PGW Buyers – Jessica Brown and Nia Pearson speaking with suppliers about PGW Procurement opportunities at SouthSide Events & Catering at South Restaurant and Jazz Club, Oct. 5
Janelle Johnson-Grummert, PGW’s Director of Sustainability & MOSAIC Chair, speaks at PGW’s MED Week event.
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