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SUMMARY:IWSCC Webinars: Unlocking Opportunities: A Practical Guide to SAP Ariba
DESCRIPTION:Procurement is complex! Learn to navigate SAP Ariba\, and more in the latest IWSCC Webinar featuring special guest educator: Stone Procurement. \nWhat To Expect:\nStone Procurement Inc.’s Igli Xhango joins IWSCC to share their experience with one of Canada’s most popular e-procurement tools: SAP Ariba. Learn to navigate the tool\, set up a profile as a supplier\, and maximize buyer interest by completing that profile the right way. \nPLUS get quick tips for other common Canadian e-procurement platforms\, with time for Q&A. Expose your business to new opportunities\, reduce mis-match and notification spam\, and set yourself up for success in the wide world of Canadian e-procurement! \nQuestions about this webinar? Having trouble registering? Contact Alex Duerksen at AlexD@iwscc.ca. \nAgenda (ET):\n\n(3:00 – 3:05) Introduction & Welcome\n(3:05 – 3:15) Module 1: Building a Winning Profile\n(3:15 – 3:40) Module 2: Live Platform Demo – Finding & Analyzing Bids\n(3:40 – 3:45) Module 3: Best Practices & Intro to AI\n(3:45 – 3:55) Open Q&A\n(3:55 – 4:00) Closing & Resources\n\nAbout Igli Xhango: \nIgli Xhango is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and the founder of Stone Procurement Inc.\, a Veteran- and Disability-Owned business certified by the IWSCC. He brings over 10 years of experience in the military and 6 years as an entrepreneur and procurement specialist. Igli applies his expertise in logistics\, supplier management\, and government contracting to Stone Procurement and uses this experience to help demystify the often-complex world of public sector procurement. His work spans key platforms such as SAP Ariba\, Bids & Tenders\, CanadaBuys\, and Ontario’s Jaegger portal. \nAccessibility Features sponsored by RBC:\n\nClosed Captions (auto-generated)\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English\n\nRegister:\nThis webinar requires registration to attend. Click here to access the registration page.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/webinars-practical-tips-for-e-procurement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Open House,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Meet the Buyers: All Members Welcome
DESCRIPTION:*The original date for this event has been adjusted!* \nLet’s get connected! IWSCC presents your next networking opportunity\, open to all IWSCC Members. \nWhat to Expect:\nConnect with some of Canada’s largest purchasers\, IWSCC Corporate Members! As we welcome the fall networking season\, we invite all Corporate Members and Certified Suppliers to attend this virtual event and connect over a range of opportunities. Community Members who haven’t been able to attend an event\, or haven’t seen an even that sounded right for them this year are encouraged to come out and say hello! \nTake an express-pass to getting to know IWSCC Corporate Members when you register for our 30-minute introductions\, or stay for more detailed discussions with optional extended networking time. All attendees receive contact information either way\, so don’t let a busy schedule keep you from meeting your next business opportunity! \nAgenda:\n2:00 – 2:05: Announcements & Housekeeping by IWSCC\n2:05 – 2:30: IWSCC Corporate Member Introductions \nOptional: \n2:30 – 3:30: Virtual Roundtable Networking \nAccessibility at this Event:\nThis event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English provided by Maple Communications and sponsored by RBC. Live Closed Captions are also available via Zoom. \nRegistration\nThis IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. Invitations to this event will be sent out closer to the event date. For questions about this event\, please contact Alex Duerksen at AlexD@iwscc.ca
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/mtb-2025-sep25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Networking,Virtual
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SUMMARY:BCPF & SALN Present: A Marketing & Promotion Workshop for Self-Advocacy Leaders in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Margaux Wosk – BCPF President\, local business owner\, event planner\, and content creator. \nYou’ll learn about:\n\nGeneral tips for promotion and marketing – getting the word out for events\, advocacy information\, newsletters\, invitations\nSocial media – what to post and share\, how to boost traffic\, how to engage people.\nOther marketing and promotion strategies: website\, email\, mail\, newspapers\nMarketing strategies to reach out to people who do not have technology and live in isolated communities.\nOnline safety tips.\n\nWe hope you can make it! \nThis presentation is for:\n\nBCPF Members\nBCSALN Members\nOther self-advocacy group members\nSelf-Advocates in BC\nPeople with intellectual or developmental disabilities who want to learn about self-advocacy in BC\, or ways to get involved in the self-advocacy movement\n\nHosted by BC People First Society and the BC Self-Advocate Leadership Network — Self-Advocates supporting Self-Advocates! \nAccessibility At This Event:\nLet us know if you have an accommodation request or if there is something that could help you participate or better enjoy this presentation style workshop event. Email us at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com. \nRSVP Here.\nThis event is hosted by an organization other than the IWSCC. For questions about this event\, IWSCC recommends visiting the host’s website or registration page for more information.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/bcpf-saln-present-a-marketing-promotion-workshop-for-self-advocacy-leaders-in-bc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:SDAC: Connect. Collaborate. Succeed.
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC)\,in collaboration with WEConnect International\, are pleased to present the 9th annual Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. supplier diversity networking event. With a focus on cultivating\, building and growing relationships and business opportunities between diverse suppliers\, corporations\, and public organizations\, this is an event you don’t want to miss. \nA key component of the event will be the roundtable sessions between corporate partners and diverse suppliers. This is an opportunity for businesses to present themselves directly to leading North American companies\, and learn more about their purchasing needs. \nAgenda: \n8:00 am: Registration Opens \n8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast & Networking \n9:00 – 9:15 am: Opening Remarks \n9:15-10:15 am: Panel (More information to come) \n10:15 – 10:30 am: Break \n10:30– 11:35 am: Corporate-supplier Sourcing Roundtables(More information to come) \n11:35 – 12:00 pm: Wrap-Up \nLearn More and Register for this Event Here \nFind more information about this event and its hosts Here.  \nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to events@supplierdiversityalliance.ca
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/sdac-connect-collaborate-succeed-2025/
LOCATION:TD Conference Centre\, Toronto\, Concourse Level\, 66 Wellington Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5K 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Members Only,Networking,Partner Event
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