Procurement Exchange - Feb 26

Procurement Exchange – Session Overview 

Audience: Procurement and supply chain leaders, supplier diversity professionals, and ESG leaders 

General Overview of the Session 

The Greater Houston Partnership’s Procurement Exchange—formerly the Inclusive Sourcing Roundtable—brings together procurement leaders to strengthen connections, share data-informed insights, and advance best practices. This session was created to share timely information on the current state of Houston region small business and in response to member feedback requesting more purposeful engagement with Houston’s identity-based chambers of commerce. 

This discussion will explore how each chamber is adapting to the current political and economic landscape, supporting diverse small businesses amid evolving challenges, and identifying ways for GHP members to engage more intentionally. It will also allow chamber leaders to hear directly from Partnership members about their procurement needs and priorities. 

Information About the Presenters

- Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Supporting Latino entrepreneurs, small businesses, and corporate partners. 
- Dr. Asheli Adkins, President and CEO, Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce – Focused on economic empowerment, business advocacy, and supplier development. 
- Tammi Wallace, President and CEO, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce – Advancing LGBTQ+-owned businesses through inclusive business networks. 

Key Themes and Why You Should Attend 

- Gain insight into how chambers are navigating political, economic, and regulatory shifts impacting diverse businesses.
- Learn how your organization can collaborate more effectively with chambers to expand diverse supplier access.
- Participate in a session created directly in response to member feedback.
- Align your procurement strategies with local supplier pipelines and share your evolving priorities.
- Build stronger relationships with community organizations supporting thousands of Houston-area businesses. 

Questions: Dave Feldman, Director Inclusive Leadership and Opportunity at dfeldman@houston.org. 

Registration confirmation email contains Zoom link to join event.