On-Demand WebinarDriving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Drive Positive DEI Outcomes in Your Supply Chain
Learn how to launch successful and impactful DEI Initiatives!

About The Webinar

Join LSQ and Danya Perry, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Raleigh Chamber or Commerce for this live webinar where we'll discuss the benefits and challenges of creating meaningful DEI programs within your business and supply chain. 

This session will explore the importance of creating a business that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture, and empowering minority-owned businesses (MBEs) to participate in your supply chain. We will also look at the financial barriers faced by MBEs and how successful companies are overcoming those barriers.

What You'll Learn

How promoting DEI in your business and supply chain can benefit your bottom line.

What a supplier diversity program needs to be successful.

The main reasons minority-owned businesses are often turned down for traditional finance.

What steps can be taken to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain.

How a supply chain finance program can help drive your DEI initiatives.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS

Danya Perry |  Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

Danya serves as the Director, Equitable Economic Development with Wake County Economic Development (WCED) and Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he supports efforts to ensure economic development in Wake County’s most vulnerable communities. This includes increasing economic mobility, workforce development, strengthening municipal economic ecosystems, and supporting small businesses. 

Andy Cagle | LSQ

Andy is our content marketing director and joined LSQ in early 2021. In his role, Andy focuses on educating companies of all sizes about financing options that help their businesses grow. Prior to coming to LSQ, he worked in a variety of fields, including public education, where he focused on building programs to help under-represented students explore college and career opportunities.

Lori Sternola | LSQ

Lori is our senior VP of supply chain sales and joined LSQ in 2019. She specializes in crafting solutions that benefit both buyers and suppliers with a focus on supplier stability and growth. Prior to joining LSQ, she spent a career in investment banking and structured credit at firms including Lehman Brothers, UBS, and Wells Fargo.

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