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Diverse businesses and AGC Members will receive priority access from the wait list.
Join AGC MA and the Committee for Diversity and Inclusion as we host our second annual Diversity Summit outdoors at the Hay Amphitheatre at Wellesley College.
This year's Summit will explore the theme of Access to Opportunity for diverse businesses in the industry. Keynote Speaker André Lima will discuss the new Supplier Diversity Strategies at the City of Boston. Immediately following, a diverse panel representing developers, institutional owners, and diverse businesses will discuss best practices in expanding opportunities through procurement and growing businesses through joint ventures and subcontracting.
Finally, following the panel program there will be a networking opportunity for attendees from diverse businesses to meet with other industry stakeholders and potential partners. 2:00-2:30 Keynote:
André Lima, Deputy Director of Supplier Diversity and BRJP, City of Boston
2:30 - 4:00: Panel Discussion on Access To Opportunity
Richard Taylor, Chairman Taylor-Smith Companies; Ruggles Progressive Partnership, Director Center for Real Estate at Suffolk University, Former VP of Development at FMR Properties; Former MA Secretary of Transportation.
Tim Singleton, Associate Director of Construction, Wellesley College