SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING:
“Best Practices from Fortune 100 Companies on Working with Women and Minority Owned Businesses in your state”

Panelists:
Billion Dollar Roundtable, President and CEO, Sharon Patterson
Boeing, Director Strategic Work Placement, Joan Robinson-Berry
Johnson Controls, Director of Diversity Business Development, Reggie Layton
Dell, Senior Manager of Global Supplier Diversity, Ying McGuire
Chrysler, Director of Supplier Relations, Sig Huber

About the Billion Dollar Roundtable
The Billion Dollar Roundtable was created in 2001 to recognize and celebrate corporations that achieved spending of at least $1 billion with minority and woman-owned suppliers. The BDR promotes and shares best practices in supply chain diversity excellence through the production of white papers. In discussions, the members review common issues, opportunities and strategies. The BDR encourages corporate entities to continue growing their supplier diversity programs by increasing commitment and spending levels each year. The BDR inducts new members bi-annually.

Billon Dollar Roundtable Members: AT&T, Avis Budget Group Inc., The Boeing Company, Chrysler Group LLC., Dell, Inc., Ford Motor Corporation, General Motors Corporation, Honda North America, IBM Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., The Kroger Co., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Microsoft, Procter and Gamble Company, Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Verizon Communications, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Panelist Biographies
Sharon H. Patterson, Billion Dollar Roundtable
Sharon Patterson is President and CEO, of the Billion Dollar Roundtable, an organization whose member companies purchase more than $1.0 Billion annually from minority and women-owned companies. She also leads Amica Group Inc., a privately owned company that is engaged in business management activities and supplier diversity initiatives. Sharon was previously Director of Supplier Diversity for Kraft Foods (KF) where she developed and implemented policy and strategy, lead teams and communicated with all levels of management. Additionally, she chaired the Altria Group Supplier Diversity Task Force. The company was awarded the coveted NMSDC Corporation of the Year award and was previously a member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable. Sharon was also involved in procurement activities and developed and implemented synergy strategies. Sharon also had a long career in commercial lending with major Chicago based banks and worked with a consulting firm that catered to diverse businesses.

Joan Robinson-Berry, Boeing
Joan Robinson-Berry is responsible for ensuring Boeing fulfills its contractual obligations by driving an enterprise strategy for work placement with small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses as well as in support of international offset programs, with business agreements that deliver the best value to Boeing and its customers. Robinson-Berry also represents The Boeing Company as its Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO). In this role, she is responsible for integrating more than $5 billion dollar in goods and services purchased annually from small and diverse suppliers across Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Boeing Defense, Space & Security; Phantom Works and Shared Services Group. As SBLO, Robinson-Berry is responsible for maintaining and improving Boeing relationships with the federal government on matters related to small business subcontracting and supplier diversity. She works with agencies and organizations including the Department of Defense, NASA, the Defense Contract Management Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Robinson-Berry is responsible for developing strategies and integration plans to enhance Boeing’s relationship with Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions and industry affiliates, specifically focusing on innovative research partnerships key to Boeing strategic business objectives.

Reginald K. Layton, Johnson Controls
Reginald K. Layton is responsible for overseeing all diverse purchasing activities of Johnson Controls company-wide. Mr. Layton’s role is to impact the decision making of the executive leadership team regarding Johnson Controls’ future direction, strategies, and tactics in supplier diversity. He has created and championed policies and processes to track and improve the company’s diversity purchasing performance. Some of the programs he has launched include: web-based supplier matching and internal tracking/external reporting systems; department and vendor training programs; and advanced purchasing strategies to grow diverse businesses rapidly via joint ventures, divestitures; lead supplier arrangements and strategic alliances. Mr. Layton was named Minority Business Enterprise Advocate of the Year in 2003 and Minority Supplier Development Leader of the Year in 2008 by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Ying McGuire, Dell
Ying McGuire is responsible for driving several billion spend with diverse suppliers. For the past few years, she led the Dell team and transformed its supplier diversity from a domestic initiative to a global strategy. Ying has over a decade of global leadership experience, both as a woman, minority business owner, and as a corporate America marketing and procurement professional. Her 10 year tenure with Dell has included a variety of leadership roles, most recently partnering with senior executives to help drive companywide strategic initiatives. Recently, DiversityBusiness.com named Ying as an America’s Top Diversity Advocate. DiversityPlus Magazine named Ying as a 2009 and 2010 Champion of Diversity. She is also the Minority Business Enterprise Advocate of Year by the Southwest Minority Business Council.

Sigmund E. Huber, Chrysler Group
Sig Huber is responsible for: improving supplier and industry relationships, communications and events, supplier risk management, supplier assessments, supplier diversity, contract administration, training and development, audit compliance and various other strategic areas within Global Sourcing at Chrysler. Sig also oversees the procurement of all parts and services for MOPAR. Sig was actively involved in Chrysler’s restructuring activities in 2008 and 2009 and in that capacity he worked closely with the US Treasury Auto Taskforce and Fiat due diligence and integration teams. Prior to joining Chrysler, Huber was Assistant General Manager for External and Corporate Affairs for Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America. Huber was with Toyota for nine years and started his career there as Senior Legal Counsel. He later transitioned into business jobs and held a variety of positions within purchasing and government affairs.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-06-24
End Time: 15:00

Please join us for a panel discussion among the leading players in the Open Internet debate as we search for consensus on the remaining questions.

Moderator:
Robert Atkinson
President, The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (and member of the Markle Foundation Task Force on National Security in the Information Age)

Panelists:
Richard Bennett
Research Fellow, The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

C. Lincoln Hoewing
Assistant Vice President, Internet and Technology Issues, Verizon Communications

Michael Katz
Sarin Chair in Strategy and Leadership and Director, Institute of Management, Innovation, and Organization, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Julius Knapp
Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal Communications Commission

Paul Misener
Vice President, Global Public Policy, Amazon.com

Morgan Reed
Executive Director, The Association for Competitive Technologies

Rick Whitt
Washington Telecom and Media Counsel, Google

Light refreshments will be provided.

Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2010-02-23
End Time: 10:30

Moderator:
Robert Atkinson
President, The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (and member of the Markle Foundation Task Force on National Security in the Information Age)

Speakers:
Paul Rosenzweig
Founder, Red Branch Law & Consulting, PLLC

Kim Taipale
Founder and Executive Director, Stillwell Center for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology Policy (and member of the Markle Foundation Task Force on National Security in the Information Age)
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-02-23
End Time: 13:30

The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and U.S.-Russian Relations

The Jackson-Vanik amendment to the 1974 Trade Act denied permanent normal trading relations to non-market economies that restricted emigration rights, and remains in force today for several states, including Russia. Three experts will discuss the legacy of Jackson-Vanik, and how the United States can contribute to improving the human rights atmosphere in Russia without reverting to the dynamics of the Cold War.

Featuring:
SARAH MENDELSON, Center for Strategic and International Studies
SAM KLIGER, American Jewish Committee
KARINNA MOSKALENKO, International Protection Center
Moderated by: WILLIAM POMERANZ, Deputy Director, Kennan Institute

Please RSVP acceptances only to onthehill@wilsoncenter.org or 202-691-4357.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-02-03
End Time: 13:30

Please join us for the release of a new groundbreaking report, Unrepresented: A Blueprint for Solving the Capitol Hill Diversity Crisis at the first State of Diversity on the Hill Address. We will hear from a distinguished lineup of Congressional leaders, advocate groups and others. Presentations will include:

? A comprehensive analysis of the latest statistical data on staff diversity
? A review of Congressional action undertaken to increase diversity
? A look at successful efforts outside of the hill, such as those by the NFL, to increase diversity
? Discussions on what additional steps can be taken to solve the Capitol Hill diversity crisis once and for all

Please RSVP to Lindsay Vidal at lindsay.vidal@gmail.com.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-02-11

Incheon’s Unique Urban Development Vision and the Incheon Free Economic Zone

The Honorable Ahn Sang-Soo
Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Thursday, February 4, 2010
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
5th Floor Conference Room

To RSVP acceptance or to receive further information, send an email to NKIDP@wilsoncenter.org. Please provide your name and professional affiliation. Please allow time on arrival at the building for routine security procedures. A photo ID is required. Directions to the Wilson Center are available at http://www.wilsoncenter.org/directions.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-02-04
End Time: 15:00

“Solving the Trust Equation in the Cloud”

featuring

Brad Smith, General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation

The next era of computing – smarter, interconnecting computing devices, complemented by cloud computing – will give governments more choices, allowing them to become more efficient, address a wide range of policy goals, and spur economic growth. Please join Brad Smith as he leads a conversation on cloud computing with a focus on the issues of privacy and security.
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-01-20

Description: Invitation to a Wilson Center on the Hill Two Part Series: Foreign Policy Challenges in 2010

Part 2: The Islamic Crescent

January 29, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Experts on U.S. policy in Iran, Pakistan, the Arab-Israeli conflict and U.S. national security discuss current and future U.S. policy in the region.

Featuring:

ROBERT M. HATHAWAY, Director, Asia Program
AARON DAVID MILLER, Public Policy Scholar and Former Middle East Analyst, Negotiator, and Advisor, U.S. Department of State
BARBARA SLAVIN, Former Fellow and Author, Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation
ROBERT LITWAK, Director, International Security Studies
Moderated by: MICHAEL VAN DUSEN, Executive Vice President

Please RSVP acceptances only to onthehill@wilsoncenter.org or 202-691-4357. Also, please indicate which event(s) you would like to attend.

Description: Invitation to a Wilson Center on the Hill Two Part Series: Foreign Policy Challenges in 2010

Part 1: The Developing World

An examination of policy issues affecting the developing world, including U.S. development policy, immigration, climate and conflict resolution.

Featuring:

MARIA IVANOVA, Fellow, Environmental Change and Security Program and Assistant Professor of Government and Environmental Policy, The College of William and Mary
AMOS SAWYER, Public Policy Scholar and Chairman, Liberian Governance Reform Conference
ANDREW SELEE, Director, Mexico Institute
JOHN SEWELL, Senior Scholar

Moderated by: MICHAEL VAN DUSEN, Executive Vice President

Please RSVP acceptances only to onthehill@wilsoncenter.org or 202-691-4357. Also, please indicate which event(s) you would like to attend.