Eric Fisher, Principle Manager of Southern California Edison (SCE)'s Supplier Diversity Program, will lead an informative workshop on the importance of developing a solid, Tier 2/Sub-contracting program that includes prime supplier support in increasing diverse business spend through metrics and engagement at the 12th Annual WBEC-West Strategic Procurement Opportunity Conference & Awards Dinner, on September 15 to 17, 2015 at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California. The conference will attract participation from American corporations, government agencies, community partners and women business owners.

The aim of the conference is to ensure women's business enterprises (WBEs) have significant opportunities to network with potential buyers from corporate America, government entities and other women-owned businesses. The conference is open to the public and promises over 50 participating corporations and government agencies, with the opportunity for certified WBEs to meet one-one-one, the ability to network with over 200 diverse business owners and attend workshops presented by corporate, certified WBEs, and government agencies.

"We're honored to have Eric be a panelist at the conference, and host this informative workshop. With over 25 years of experience Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the conference. He's well versed on all the policies when it comes to how the SCE complies with public law, as well as California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rules and regulations related to diverse business enterprise procurement practices," stated Dr. Pamela Williamson, President of WBEC-WEST.

"After a subcontracting program has been established, it is important to build programs to engage prime suppliers with diverse businesses to help meet business goals. A Tier 2 program will allow subcontractors to build a relationship with the prime supplier by providing them the opportunity to demonstrate their strong performance, expand capacity and gain experience in working indirectly with the corporation," she added.

About Eric Fisher

Eric Fisher has over 25 years of Supply Chain Management experience with established Fortune 100 companies. Before becoming a Principal Manager in Supplier Diversity for the Southern California Edison (SCE)'s Supplier Diversity Program, Eric worked for progressive Supply Chain organizations throughout his career with an additional emphasis on Supplier Diversity.

He managed Supply Chain groups in the Category of Information Technology, Professional Services, Consulting and Contingent Labor. His wealth of knowledge has afforded him opportunities with SCE where he has worked cross functionally across the organization delivering successful sourcing initiatives achieving significant Prime and Subcontracting results for Diverse Business Enterprises. Prior to his career at SCE, Eric worked for AEGON USA, The Structure Group, The Walt Disney Company and KPMG.

About Women's Business Enterprise Council West (WBEC-WEST)

WBEC-West, a regional partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), implements the certification standards of WBENC all across the west including, Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam. WBENC certification is recognized all over America and honored by 10,000+ major corporations. They also support corporations in their efforts to include WBENC Certified WBE's in their supplier diversity programs and through business matchmaking workshops.

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Contact WBEC-WEST:

Pamela Williamson, Ph.D.
(480) 969-9232.
pamela@wbec-west.org
1515 North Greenfield Road Suite 102, Mesa AZ 85205