SDAC25 Moncton Matinee
SDAC25 Moncton Matinee
September 18 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm ADT
Ready to grow but not getting picked? Supplier Diversity can put you in front of the right buyers!
Hosted by CGLCC & SDAC and supported by the City of Moncton Local Immigration Partnership & SERSC.
Are you a BIPOC and/or 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur looking to access real opportunities in supply chains? Curious how supplier diversity can support your business growth, connect you with corporate buyers, government programs, and peers just like you?
This event is designed for you!
Join us for a free, half-day community-building event filled with knowledge-sharing, networking, and practical steps to tap into supplier diversity in Canada and beyond.
Event details
- Date: September 18, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Hyatt Place Moncton Downtown | 1000 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1H5
- Language: English with bilingual support available
- Cost: FREE — includes breakfast
- Parking: To be confirmed
- Accessibility: Ground-floor venue downtown. Outdoor space available across the street at the Avenir Centre.
What you’ll learn:
At this free in-person session, you’ll walk away with:
- A better understanding of supplier diversity and how to access opportunities as a certified diverse supplier
- Insight into how major corporations like TD and CAMSC are opening up their supply chains
- A clearer path to engaging with CGLCC and other national networks that support equity-deserving entrepreneurs
- Networking opportunities with buyers, local partners, and other diverse founders
- Actionable steps for getting Rainbow Registered or certified as a diverse supplier
Who it’s for:
This event is designed for:
- Equity-deserving entrepreneurs (including 2SLGBTQI+, BIPOC, women, newcomers, differently abled, youth, and gender-diverse founders)
- Small business owners ready to explore new markets and contracts
- Local ecosystem partners and community organizations looking to connect clients to supplier diversity
- Procurement professionals and corporate buyers committed to inclusive supply chains
What’s on the agenda?
Join us for a morning dedicated to networking, learning, and advancing your business growth through Supplier Diversity.
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Community Networking
Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries while connecting with fellow attendees before the sessions begin.
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Corporate Buyers Panel
Co-Host: CAMSC
MC: Myriane Ouellette, O Strategies
Speakers include certified suppliers and corporate buyers:
Alexandra-Gaetane Delva: Procurement
Discussion on inclusive and diverse supply chains.
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Supplier Diversity Program Presentation
Co-Host: CGLCC, presented by Nic Sanchez (Business Development Manager, Atlantic)
Learn about supplier diversity programs and how they can help grow your business.
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Speed Pitching & Matchmaking Hour
Co-Host: SERSC, facilitated by Alexandra Falibois
Participate in rotating buyer-supplier tables and win prizes during this interactive session.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking with Local Influencers & Connectors
Featuring:
Alexandra-Gaetane Delva: Procurement
Andrei Zannoti: Venn Innovation
Erika Cantu: LIP
Patrick Richard: City of Moncton
Alexandra Falibois: SERSC
Sam Del Duca: Chroma NB
Post-session networking overflow and Ecosystem photos to close the morning.
Your host
Our Team
Based in Moncton, NB, Nic is a trilingual business development manager with a creative portfolio, dedicated to driving supplier diversity in the four Atlantic provinces in their regional role.
As a multidisciplinary artist and neurodiverse entrepreneur, Nic is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything they do. Their background in sociology, anthropology, community work, and business management has heightened their awareness of disparities and inspired a hopeful drive for progress.
Nic is adventurous and accomplished, with a robust CV and international network. Amongst their many talents, they are most often called upon for their skills in event management, social media marketing, negotiating and hospitality. Nic’s ample international and domestic travels and contracts have enriched their understanding of diverse cultures and business practices.