You have a great product and some success under your belt, and you're ready to pitch to a large company. How do you land that meeting?
Once you have the meeting - then what? What steps should you take showcase your company’s full potential in the best possible way while maintaining the relationship long-term?
Whether you’re already pitching to big companies or just thinking about it, this panel will provide valuable tips from their side of the table.
Join NAWBO Richmond for an engaging panel discussion with representatives from BDO, Ferguson, and Primis Bank - each with a track record of supporting and hiring women-owned businesses as suppliers. Learn more about what these companies look for when hiring, gain valuable insight on how to be pitch perfect, and obtain a better understanding of what it takes to successfully manage a large client.
About the Panelists
Julie Hill, Primis Bank
Julie is Senior Vice President at Primis Bank. Under her direction, Primis provides financial tools, business resources, education, and networking opportunities to 1600+ business owners. Julie is also the Director of Primis Works, a program that empowers single mothers with tools to change their lives.
Tracy Lewis, BDOIn 2017, Tracy became the first woman appointed to partner in BDO’s Richmond office. She has over 16 years of public accounting experience, serving a range of publicly and privately held clients in many industries.
Cathy Williams, Ferguson Enterprises
Cathy is Ferguson’s business diversity and government administration manager. She is responsible for the company-wide supplier diversity program and compliance of government small business contracts. Under her leadership, Ferguson has received several awards for the company Supplier Diversity program.
