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The Itasca Project is pleased to announce the 2nd Minnesota Supplier Showcase as part of the continuing Business Bridge initiatives.
Background The Itasca Job Growth Task Force initiated the "Business Bridge" concept to more effectively facilitate purchasing connections between the region's small and growing companies to larger, more established organizations. Small business leaders told the Task Force that a significant challenge they face is gaining access to large companies. Securing a large company as a client can have a tremendous impact on the trajectory of a company by establishing a stable revenue stream and credibility for investors and other clients. One of Minnesota's greatest assets is its substantial number of leading companies. However, the Task Force also heard that despite their interest in finding innovative and differentiated solutions from companies based in this market, sourcing departments at large companies face significant challenges in sorting through potential suppliers to find the most innovative, responsive suppliers capable of meeting the needs of leading companies. In 2011, the Itasca Project piloted the Supplier Showcase featuring emerging local companies in information technology and services as a first step to bring both sides together in a way that helps make the right connections with the right individuals. The Minnesota Supplier Showcase The Supplier Showcase will convene suppliers and sourcing departments on a periodic basis to feature notable suppliers who have demonstrated the ability to serve large companies. Each Showcase will focus on a few specific categories and will be an exciting opportunity for our large corporate participants to get exposure to the best small and innovative companies. Our hope is that participating large companies will seek out those local suppliers for their business needs. Project Leadership The concept for a "business bridge" between our region's large and small companies was developed by the Itasca Project Job Growth, led by: Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson Companies Ken Powell, Chairman and CEO, General Mills Chris OConnell, Executive Vice President and Group President, Medtronic Michael Gorman, Managing Director, Split Rock Partners The Supply Chain Executive Council is collectively supporting the growth of local businesses, and therefore economic prosperity, through guidance and oversight of the Business Bridge initiative. The Supply Chain Executive Council includes senior supply chain executives from Andersen Corporation, Cargill, Carlson Companies, General Mills, HealthPartners, Medtronic, Pentair, Target, UnitedHealth Group, US Bancorp and Xcel Energy . June 18, 2012 Minnesota Supplier Showcase The Itasca Project hosted the 2nd Minnesota Supplier Showcase on June 18. The invitation-only event convened over 125 marketing and sourcing professionals from leading Twin Cities companies and government agencies to introduce them to nine innovative marketing and sales suppliers selected as Showcase Finalists. Learn more about the event and the nine finalists here. |
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For more information contact: Dave Johnson david.matthew.johnson.slp@medtronic.com Beth Kessler beth_kessler@mckinsey.com |
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