WBE Canada invites you to Supplier Diversity Day Saskatoon, SK!

Join us for a day of learning, networking and inspiration as we bring together women-owned businesses, corporate and government buyers in a professional and fun environment.

Who should join us:

• Corporate and government professionals interested in learning more about supplier diversity and connecting with diverse suppliers
• Certified and non-certified women-owned businesses
• Supporters and Champions of women-owned businesses, supplier diversity and partner organizations

Why attend:

• Latest updates from supplier diversity in Canada
• Panel discussions focusing on challenges and opportunities for Canadian women-owned businesses in corporate and government supply chains
• Roundtable business networking – women-owned businesses will be able to pitch their products/services to the buyers present at the event.
• And much more

Agenda

Open session

• 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Registration & Networking
• 11:45 am – 12:30 pm – Lunch
• 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm – Welcome & Sponsor Remarks
• 12:50 pm – 1:45 pm – Supplier Diversity Panel discussion
• 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Break & Networking
• 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm – Sourcing Roundtables
• 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm – Closing Remarks
• 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – WBE Social

Table Hosts

Alison O’Reilly
Specialist Supplier Relationship Management and Program Lead for Supplier Diversity, SaskPower

Alison O’Reilly has more than 15 years’ experience in both private and public sector procurement. A big part of her role in supplier relations is engaging and developing suppliers.  In 2021 Alison became a certified inclusion professional, with a designation from the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion. She is energized and challenged in leading the supplier diversity program at SaskPower and considers it an amazing opportunity to build corporate programming and strategy that is new in Saskatchewan.

BobbyLynn Stewart
CEO, Breck Construction 

As an owner in a male-dominated industry, Bobbylynn is passionate about advancing women in construction and fostering gender diversity and inclusion at Breck Construction. She  contributes to the industry as a board member for the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) and holds the role of Carpenter’s Trade Division Chairperson, representing the Construction Labour Relations Association.

Dan Irvine
Director Procurement & Contracts Management, SaskPower

Dan Irvine is the Director of Procurement & Contracts at SaskPower. His career in supply chain has spanned nearly two decades and allowed him and his teams to lead some of the largest public procurement opportunities across the Telecommunications and Energy sectors.   His focus has always been on building partnerships on behalf of a variety of Saskatchewan stakeholders. Dan and his team chair multiple supply chain collaboration committees spanning across the Saskatchewan Government as well as the Western Canadian Energy Sector and they are eager to grow the Saskatchewan Supply Chain.

His top priority in leading SaskPower’s procurement function is prioritizing supplier diversity to enable SaskPower’s energy transition future.

Rhea Brown
Executive Vice President Customer Experience and Procurement, SaskPower

Rhea Brown is the Executive Vice-President of Customer Experience and Procurement at SaskPower.  Her background is in customer service and supply chain with a focus on building relationships and partnerships. At SaskPower, Rhea has a background in Key Accounts and Procurement.  Before relocating to Regina and joining SaskPower in 2008, she had a decade-long career in a sales and marketing company working in Vancouver and Toronto.

Terri Parent
Senior Account Manager Acquisitions, BDC

Based in Saskatoon, Terri is a client focused,  passionate financing consultant at BDC dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs realize their dreams. Since 1992, she has worked with entrepreneurs in all stages of business.  Terri works closely with entrepreneurs assisting them with their business  financial goals and aspirations. She has an excellent knowledge of entrepreneurial business including financing, business planning, and strong communication skills. 

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