Events
Join CWE and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for a day filled with dynamic workshops, impactful networking opportunities, and the chance to engage with fellow entrepreneurs!
Thursday, October 30, 2025 l 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Bridgewater State University
Rondileau Student Union
19 Park Avenue
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Elevate Your Business
Learn innovative strategies to boost your business, including certification processes and increasing visibility in corporate and government supply chains.
Celebrate the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate innovation, growth, and community.
Why Attend?
- Share Experiences: Network with fellow entrepreneurs and exchange unique stories.
- Exchange Ideas: Participate in thought-provoking sessions that inspire fresh ideas.
- Forge Communities: Forge lasting relationships with like-minded individuals.
- Explore Opportunities: Discover certification and contracting opportunities.
Conference Highlights
- Sessions & Workshops: Interactive sessions with industry experts.
- Matchmaking Event: Connect with decision-makers (for certified women-owned or veteran businesses).
- Networking: Opportunities to enhance your business network.
Check Out this Year's:
Don’t miss this chance to transform your business and connect with a supportive entrepreneurial community! Join us for a day of inspiration and empowerment at The Summit!
Tickets & Registration
| TICKETS | |
|---|---|
| $50 per person | Early Bird (Ends Friday, August 29) |
| $75 per person | General Admission |
Don’t let this incredible opportunity pass you by! Join us at The Summit to transform your business and immerse yourself in a dynamic community of entrepreneurs eager to support one another. Online sales will close on Thursday, October 23. All registration/ticket sales are final after this date, and no refunds will be issued.
Date
Oct 30, 2025 08:00amLocation
Bridgewater State University
Rondileau Student Union
19 Park Avenue
Bridgewater, MA 02325
The Summit
Our Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors.
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Planning Committee
Melissa Achaw-Owusu
Hearing Officer Transportation Operations
Massport
Queen Allotey-Pappoe
Founder
Queen Adeline
Sheila Azor
Senior Specialist Supplier Diversity
Eversource
Nadiuska Ballard
Director of Purchasing
Encore Boston Harbor
Ray Blount
Compliance Manager
Massport
Trevor Boylston
Economic Inclusion Manager
Boston Scientific
Crystal Burnett
Manager of Supplier Diversity
National Grid
Laurel Cadman
Director of Procurement
MFS
April Cimorelli
Supplier Diversity Manager
MassMutual
Komal Dangi
President & CEO
Synkriom
Shonte Davidson
CEO
BT2 Energy
Grace DeLeon
Responsible Sourcing Program Specialist
Liberty Mutual
Colleen DeVoti
Assistant Vice President, Finance, Global Procurement and Accounts Payable
State Street
Victoria Downes
Vice President, Relationship Manager
Eastern Bank
Joyce Eriksen Eggers
Global Lead, Supplier Diversity
Takeda
Jerry Epps
Director of Supplier and Community Engagement
Babson University
Daylana Erwin-Parker
Director of Budget and Supplier Inclusion
Blue Cross Blue Shield MA
Tracy Fagan Duffy
Senior Vice President, Project Management Office
Natixis
Adriana Flax
Head of Supplier Diversity and Vice President
Citizens Bank
Erika Gibson
AVP and Director, Responsible Sourcing
Liberty Mutual
David Gifford-Robinson
Diversity and Inclusion, Supplier Diversity
Vistra
Jill Governor
Procurement Diversity Specialist
MFS
Vicki Gray
Owner & Founder
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Theresa Harrison
Global Environmental Social Governance Services Leader
EY
Kip Hollister
Founder & CEO
Hollister Group
Ruth Johnson
Vendor Diversity & Program Manager
TJX
David Jones
US Army
Owner
214 Consultants
Andrea Laing
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
MassHousing
Louise Leduc Kennedy
Founding Attorney, IP & Strategic Transactions Counsel
West Hill Technology Counsel
Christine Lynch
Supply Chain Manager
Penn National Gaming
Lisa Klein
Managing Partner
TMSS Advisors
Brian Lafauci
US Air Force
Owner
WON Strategy
Amy Malecki
Director of IT Staffing and Workforce Strategy
Synkriom
Akshata Nayak
Founder
Little Patakha
Ernie Olivera
US Army
Owner
DEO Associates
Jennifer Pacheco
Assistant Vice President for Finance, Procurement Services and Contracting
Bridgewater State University
Wendy Pease
Owner & President
Rapport International
Saken Pillay
Supplier Diversity Manager
Boston Scientific
Margarita Polanco
Regional Supplier Diversity Manager
DPR
Ingalee Puentes
Strategic Initiatives
RTX
Nelson Roman
Procurement, Supplier Diversity, Supply Chain Management
National Grid
Laura Qureshi
Founder & CEO
Zaazey
Ann Ramakumaran
CEO
iTech/Ampcus
Lisa Roben
Procurement Manager
Comcast
Rhonda Sargent
President and one of three Founders
Lamont, Hanley & Associates
Chris Stanley
VP, Global Head of Supplier Diversity
State Street
Natalia Urtubey
Foundation Fellow
Eastern Bank
Adriana Vaccaro
CEO & Founder
Culture Redesigned
Karen Wallace
Executive Vice President of Economic Inclusion
AIM
Eileen Wheeler Sheehan
President
ABLE Team
Kasin Whittaker
Program Associate – Outreach and Operations
Massport