Past Events & Video
Curriculum
Every month, Ascend City partners are invited to join a virtual webinar with Ascend National lead, Michael Verchot, along with experts that provide insight into areas within the Three-M Model. This curriculum supports the development of businesses owned by people of color, women, and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
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January 2021
A presentation by Ascend Atlanta and Ascend Houston’s approach to Management Skill Development in the new normal.
September 2020
An in depth conversation about the necessary steps in forming successful Anchor Councils.
March 2020
This Corporate and Anchor round table on Supplier Diversity advises businesses owned by people of color, women and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
January 2020
A review of the Management & Leadership curriculum and teaching guides to support Ascend curriculum development that will position businesses owned by people of color, women and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
October 2019
A discussion of equity and debt financing resources for small businesses that are available from national partners.
November 2020
A presentation by Ascend Twin Cities’ partner Nancy Nichols on their approach to Anchor Engagement.
May 2020
A presentation in collaboration with Ascend New Orleans, Ascend Houston, and UW Department of Global Health to better understand the expected trajectory of COVID-19, and how to draw on best practices from past disasters to develop a multi-year recovery strategy.
March 2020
A review of the Marketing curriculum and teaching guides to support Ascend curriculum development that will position businesses owned by people of color, women and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
December 2019
A review of the Financial Management curriculum and teaching guides to support Ascend curriculum development that will position businesses owned by people of color, women and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
October 2020
Breakout discussion for our Three-M partners: Money, Markets, and Management Education.
March 2020
This business owner roundtable on Supplier Diversity advises businesses owned by people of color, women and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
February 2020
A review of the Strategy curriculum and teaching guides to support Ascend curriculum development that will position businesses owned by people of color, women and other under-served groups to be Tier I suppliers for corporations and anchor institutions.
November 2019
A discussion of Market Access strategy including guidance on using the Ascend Market Access Guidebook