Our supplier diversity manager frequently attends conferences and trade fairs and also conducts seminars for suppliers interested in doing business with Penn State. A list of past and upcoming events is provided below.
Purchasing Services also offers a class called "Understanding Supplier Diversity Related to Purchasing Decisions" through Penn State's Human Resource Development Center (HRDC). This class is intended for Penn State faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the Supplier Diversity Program. For more information or to register, visit the HRDC Web site.
October 2005 – National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Trade Fair
Dallas, TX
May 2005 – Presented a “How to Do Business with Penn State” Seminar for the Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Williamsport, PA
May 2005 – Regional Minority Purchasing Council Opportunity Trade Fair
Pittsburgh, PA
March 2005 – Mid-Atlantic Alliance Small Business Procurement Fair, Matchmaking Network
Valley Forge, PA
October 2004 – National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Trade Fair
Washington, DC
October 2004 – Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) Trade Fair
Mars, PA
June 2004 – Presented a “How to Do Business with Penn State” Seminar for the Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Williamsport, PA
May 2004 – National Association of Educational Buyers (NAEB) Annual Conference
St. Louis, MO
October 2003 – National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Trade Fair
Chicago, IL
September 2003 – Expo Trade Fair
Atlantic City, NJ
June 2003 – University of Virginia Spring Vendor Trade Fair
Charlottesville, VA
May 2003 – Department of General Services Trade Fair
Bethlehem, PA
May 2003 – Regional Minority Purchasing Council Opportunity Fair
Pittsburgh, PA
March 2003 – Department of General Services Trade Show
Erie, PA
Purchasing Services also offers a class called "Understanding Supplier Diversity Related to Purchasing Decisions" through Penn State's Human Resource Development Center (HRDC). This class is intended for Penn State faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the Supplier Diversity Program. For more information or to register, visit the HRDC Web site.
Trade Fairs, Conferences, and Seminars
October 2005 – National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Trade Fair
Dallas, TX
May 2005 – Presented a “How to Do Business with Penn State” Seminar for the Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Williamsport, PA
May 2005 – Regional Minority Purchasing Council Opportunity Trade Fair
Pittsburgh, PA
March 2005 – Mid-Atlantic Alliance Small Business Procurement Fair, Matchmaking Network
Valley Forge, PA
October 2004 – National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Trade Fair
Washington, DC
October 2004 – Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) Trade Fair
Mars, PA
June 2004 – Presented a “How to Do Business with Penn State” Seminar for the Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
Williamsport, PA
May 2004 – National Association of Educational Buyers (NAEB) Annual Conference
St. Louis, MO
October 2003 – National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Trade Fair
Chicago, IL
September 2003 – Expo Trade Fair
Atlantic City, NJ
June 2003 – University of Virginia Spring Vendor Trade Fair
Charlottesville, VA
May 2003 – Department of General Services Trade Fair
Bethlehem, PA
May 2003 – Regional Minority Purchasing Council Opportunity Fair
Pittsburgh, PA
March 2003 – Department of General Services Trade Show
Erie, PA
HRDC Offers Supplier Diversity Seminar for Faculty and Staff
Penn State’s Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) offers a seminar entitled “Understanding Supplier Diversity Related to Purchasing Decisions.” Taught by Duane Bullock, manager of the Supplier Diversity Program, the seminar is open to Penn State faculty and staff. (more)
Penn State’s Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) offers a seminar entitled “Understanding Supplier Diversity Related to Purchasing Decisions.” Taught by Duane Bullock, manager of the Supplier Diversity Program, the seminar is open to Penn State faculty and staff. (more)