The 35th Annual
National Black Supplier Conference
In-Person LIVE & Virtual+
Develop | Diversity | Connect | Advocate
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm EST
The National Black Supplier Conference
For more than 35 years, the National Business League has been serving the national black supplier and diversity community for all that time. In 1986, The National Association of Black Suppliers (NABS), formerly known as the National Association of Black Suppliers (NABAS), was formed. NABAS was formed by a group of Black business owners, whose largest customers were automotive manufacturers listed in Black Enterprise Magazine’s [BE] Top 100. In 2012, the National Association of Black Suppliers merged with the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, who in 2017, merged with the National Business League to accommodate the organization’s expanded national mission and purpose to include suppliers in other industries and service sectors globally. The NBL’s Black supplier pipeline now encompasses 1,200 members in 50 states, introduces an annual revenue of $6 billion into the national economy, and employs more than 30,000 workers. This year’s 2022 event is the inaugural virtual experience of the association with the 35th Annual National Black Supplier Conference, featuring more than 1,000 Black suppliers, 100 Fortune 500 corporate partners, and Tier 1-4 opportunities.
MISSION
Serve as a Black business development pipeline for B2B2C, utilizing B2B training eco-systems, to measure equitable growth opportunities within the supply chain.
VISION
To Increase capacity, scale and revenue further creating economic parity for Black Business Enterprises across all industries and sectors in the global marketplace.
PURPOSE
Introduce B2D eco system to the black supplier community and the corporate procurement community.
MOTTO
The Revolution Won’t Be Televised; It Shall Be Digitized.
LIVE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
This year, the NBL is celebrating more than 35 years driving commerce-driven opportunities for Black suppliers through the global supply chain network. Because of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black businesses across the country, this year’s conference is the largest Black Supplier event of its kind in the U.S. and internationally. The conference will be attended by 300 suppliers and Fortune 500 purchasing and supply chain companies ready to engage opportunities in the marketplace.
BUSINESS FREE ADMISSION
Because of the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the health/economic crisis on Black business and small businesses across the country, this year’s conference will be of free admission and conference fee waived.
CORPORATE EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITY
Focused on economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSBC is offering a virtual exhibitor experience for corporations looking to do business with the vast global network of Black suppliers. The corporation will have the opportunity to host an exhibitor space with other major corporation looking to increase their spend with Black businesses who are looking to network, share capabilities and potentially engage in a business match.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The 35th Annual National Black Supplier Conference is well attended by corporate partners and many of them see the opportunity for increased exposure, promotion, engagement and benefits associated with becoming a sponsor. This year’s conference is already sponsored by AMEX, DTE, FIAT Chrysler, Flag Star Bank, Ford, GM, Huntington Bank, MPS Group, Toyota and many more, including you. Become a corporate sponsor today.
Ying McGuire
President/CEO
National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
Charlie Williams
Chairman
MPS Group
Donald Cravins, Jr., Esq.
Under Secretary at U.S. Department of Commerce for Minority Business Development
Rick
Wade
Senior Vice President
Strategic Alliances and Outreach
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sharon Patterson
President/CEO
Billion Dollar Roundtable
CONFERENCE CONTACT
T3 Innovation Strategist
2510 S. Telegraph Rd. Ste. L #284
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302
Gwen Malone Rhodes | g.malonerhodes@t3innovationstrategists.com
Barbara Whittaker | b.whittaker@t3innovationstrategists.com
Terri Moon | t.moon@t3innovationstrategists.com
Contact: (248) 282-6282
NBL CONTACT
The National Business League
1513 P. Street
Washington, D.C. 20005
Office: (202) 210-5593