AESP Academy - Elevating Diverse Suppliers: Strategies for Growth and Connection

When:  Mar 10, 2025 from 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM (ET)

Elevating Diverse Suppliers: Strategies for Growth and Connection

In-person, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (MST)

Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)

Invited Speakers:  Pamela Fann (Integrated Solutions), Elizabeth Freeman (REAP Energy), Paul Douglas (The JPI Group), Scott Alan Davis (SEEL),  Ashley Santor (Doer/Maker), Angie Ostaszewski (SEEL), and MJ Jones (Resource Innovations)

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Diverse Suppliers - Free
Non-Diverse Suppliers - $150 

For more information, or to register as a diverse supplier, email elearning@aesp.org.



Course Description:

Join us for our third annual engaging and interactive pre-conference training dedicated to diverse suppliers, where learning is a two-way street. You’ll gain valuable insights from industry experts while sharing your own experiences, challenges, and successes. This session is designed to foster meaningful connections, provide practical resources, and address common hurdles. By the end of the training, you'll leave with a deeper sense of belonging in the industry, a stronger voice, and an expanded network of peers. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to drive your business forward.


By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze common challenges faced by diverse suppliers and evaluate strategies to overcome them based on shared experiences and expert insights.
  • Develop actionable strategies to drive business growth, leveraging practical resources and knowledge gained during the session.
  • Build a professional network by engaging with peers, fostering meaningful connections, and creating a sense of belonging within the industry.
  • Apply newly acquired insights to strengthen your voice in the industry, promoting diversity and inclusion in your business practices.

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.

 Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.

AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.