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Supplier Diversity Summit

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American Water anticipates possible opening for diverse suppliers, prime suppliers, and American Water representatives. Please add your name to the waitlist so you do not miss out on the next opening.

High-impact, one-day summit focused on driving opportunity for diverse suppliers to support American Water's commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water and waste water service to the communities we serve as we help increase the economic viability of underserved businesses.

American Water is the largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility company in the United States servicing 15 million customers (about twice the population of New Jersey) in 46 states. With a focus on delivering safe and reliable water to customers, American Water is dedicated to bringing opportunity to diverse-owned companies that align with this mission.

The high-impact conference is focused on...

Business Connections

Creating momentum and opportunities for diverse suppliers in the water and wastewater industry.

Facilitating a wave of opportunities for diverse suppliers to connect with supplier diversity representatives, procurement representatives, and Tier 1 supplier

Education and Celebrations

Educating attendees on key areas of expansion and opportunity within the American Water company.

Celebrating internal and external diversity advocates.

Sourcing Needs

The summit is focused on these key areas. If you can provide a service to any of these, we encourage you to register today

American Water

Construction – Inspection Services and Underground

Water Main Installation / Repair

Environmental Services

Tank Painting / Rehab

SCADA / PLC – Programming and Installation

Engineering – Design / Build / Consult

Project Management Services

Paving Services

Meter Testing Services

Well – Drilling, Repair / Rehab

Electrical Services

Legal Firms Specializing in Employment (Litigation), Environmental Law

Water Treatment Chemicals

Supply and contracting opportunities

Pipe

Fitting

Hydrants

Meters

Engineering

Design

Environmental

Archaeological

Construction Inspection

Trucking

Saw-cutting

Line Stops

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Speaker Highlights

Dr. Randal Pinkett

CHAIRMAN, CEO, BCT PARTNERS

Entrepreneur, Speaker and Author
Season 4 Winner of NBC’s The Apprentice

Mark K McDonough

President

New Jersey American Water

Mike Doran

President

Pennsylvania American Water

Joshua King

Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer

American Water

Valoria V. Armstrong

Chief Inclusion Officer
Vice President, External Affairs

American WAter

Lawrence B. Wooten

Sr. Manager National Supplier Diversity Initiative

American Water

Dina Cooper-Williams

Senior Diversity Program Lead-Supplier Diversity

American Water

Bill Hooker, C.P.M.

President

SOURCEONE INNOVATIONS, INC.

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Sourcing Needs: Find Out If You Are A Good Fit

The event is focused on five key areas. See common sourcing needs by keywords and organization to determine if you fall into one of those key areas.

There are 5 common areas of sourcing:

Legal Firms

Communications & Public Relations

Staffing

Construction

Goods (Water Related Goods)

Services (Operations Related)

If you are able to provide services for these corporations, register today.

Fast and Easy

So Fresh

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Video Blocks kicks off on May 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

Quick and Fast

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Video Blocks kicks off on May 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

SPEAKERS

David Doe

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David Doe

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David Doe

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David Doe

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HOW TO CONNECT

Vendor Showcase Registration Process

Register online no later then April 8 to be considered to conduct a 3 minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of water company executives, sourcing managers and prime suppliers.

In Order To Be Considered for the Vendor Showcase

To be considered, please provide detailed company information during registration.

You will be prompted to share general business information including certifications, past performance and company description, including keywords.

What's Next

Applicants will be reviewed by a committee. All applicants will be notified by email if selected to present or not. If selected, you are required to submit a one-page corporate ready capability statement by email no later than April 15, 2022.

What if I am not selected to present?

Only selected businesses are able to attend the event. The event is not open to the public.

The committee values your time as a business owner and wants to make sure you are always maximizing your time. If you are not a fit at this time, we want to share that information.

joshua king

Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer

American Water Company

Speaker:

Diversity Forum - March 10, 2020

American Water Momentum Diverse Supply Chain Conference - May 10, 2022

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - August 4

Welcome/hear from the executives

"California American Water President, Rich Svindland and Director Business Performance & Supplier Diversity, Ed Simon will welcome the group to the 3rd Annual California American Water Supplier Diversity Forum.

Executives from California American Water & American Water will share insight to state, regional and national activities. Executives include Val Armstrong, American Water VP National Government Affairs & Community Development, Josh King, American Water VP Supply Chain and Larry Wooten, Sr. Manager Supplier Diversity.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM - august 4

What It Takes to Work With California American Water/Upcoming Projects

Procurement, Operations and Engineering Leads will share specific upcoming opportunities and needs in California American Water top three regions.

Attendees will hear from Jay Drewry, Sr Buyer, Chris Mattis and Mark Riefer of Southern California, Audie Foster and Walter Sadler of Northern California and Chris Cook and Tim O'Halloran of Central California.

10:15 AM - 10: 45am - August 4

Ask Me Anything

Speakers from California American Water will field questions from the audience.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - August 4

Workshop Series - Supplier track

Workshop series will provide attendees insider tips to being a successful strategic partner to California American Water.

Workshop 1 - Past Vendor Showcase participants will discuss the tips to landing the first business opportunity, expanding your business within American Water, and lessons learned.

Workshop 2 - Discuss critical financial and insurance requirements in order for vendors to be considered for and win projects. Partners of local banks will walk vendors through current lending program and requirements.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - August 5

vendor presentations

Pre-selected vendors will have the opportunity to conduct a 2-minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of water company executives, sourcing managers and prime suppliers. Audience will be water company and prime supplier representatives only.

11:00 AM - 11:30 aM - August 5

Supplier Overview

Next steps to the DBEs

10:00 aM - 1:00 PM - August 6

1:1 STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS

Diverse businesses that presented during the Vendor Showcase will be selected for one-on-one meetings by water company and prime supplier representatives.

American Water Pure Momentum Supplier Diversity Summit - May 10, 2022

10:00 am

Registration Open for Event @ Adventure Aquarium

10:15 am - Welcome & Opening Remarks

National and State executives will share insight to American Water initiatives and strategies as it relates to overall strategy, business opportunities, and supplier diversity.

- Lawrence B. Wooten, Sr Manger Supplier Diversity

- Josh King, Chief Procurement Officer, American Water

- Valoria Armstrong, Chief Inclusion Officer & VP External Affairs, American Water

- Mark McDonough, President, NJ American Water

- Mike Doran, President, Pennsylvania American Water

10:30 am - 11:10 pm - Keynote

The Innovator’s Mindset and Supplier Diversity Momentum presented by Dr. Randal Pinkett

11:20 am - 12:45 pm - In the Shark Tank - Vendor Showcase

Up to 30 high performing diverse suppliers in construction, operations, and professional services will conduct a 2-minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of water company executives, sourcing managers, prime suppliers and diverse suppliers. The capabilities presentations given at the showcase will allow decision-makers to opt in for one-on-one strategic matchmaking in the afternoon.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

American Water Annual Supplier Diversity Awards Presentation and Lunch

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm - Transition to Hilton Garden Inn

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Strategic Business Matchmaking

American Water buyers, prime suppliers, and supplier diversity representatives will have the opportunity to set up one-on-one strategic meetings with approved diverse suppliers. There will be opportunity for diverse suppliers to also set up and request one-on-one meetings with other diverse suppliers.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

WATCH NOW! Maximize your time at the conference and review upcoming opportunities at American Water.

START THE MOMENTUM: Understanding Business Opportunities with American Water

The prep webinar covered key topics to prepare diverse suppliers for the upcoming summit including...

1. Insight into steps to doing business with American Water
2. Process, safety requirements, and qualifications to becoming a supplier
3. A high-level overview of current and future opportunities on a national and state level
4. Tips for maximizing time at the American Water Pure Momentum Supplier Diversity Summit on May 10, 2022

Webinar Speakers

Lawrence B. Wooten

Sr. Manager National Supplier Diversity Initiative

American Water

David Choate

Vice President of Corporate Engineering

American Water

Thomas O'Drain

Sr. Manager of National Categories

American Water

Donald Shields

Vice President of Engineering

New Jersey American Water

JoAnn Hepler

Project Manager

Engineering

American Water

Tony Nokovich

Engineering

Practice Lead

Pennsylvania American Water

HEALTH & SAFETY

American Water is constantly monitoring the development of the situation around the pandemic of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and is following applicable national and local health services regulations and guidance to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The health and safety of our employees, customers and partners remain our top priority.

American Water and our partners are 100% committed to your health and safety and reserve the right to pivot to a virtual event.

American Water is working closely with our event and venue partners to ensure we follow all federal, state, local and CDC guidelines.

Attendee Event Requirements (all participants).

- Complete a self-assessment form? Are you symptom free? If you have any symptoms, please stay at home.

- Pack your masks. More details following mask requirements will be shared closer to the event date.

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Hotel Room

Booking Link*
https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/vbmqh7
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia
Group Name: American Water

Discounted Room Rates Deadline April 9

*Please note, if the booking link above does not work for any reason, copy and paste the full URL into a browser window.

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