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AMP 2025 - Program BookletAMP ’25: Accessible Pathways for Corporations & MBEs

All roads lead to our Annual Meeting & ProForum (AMP) Conference in Newport News, VA on February 26-27, 2025.

Sponsored by Ferguson and the City of Newport News, AMP25 is paving Accessible Pathways to foster opportunities, growth, and innovation for businesses, suppliers, and communities alike.

This premier event, hosted by the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC), will bring together top industry leaders, diverse suppliers, and stakeholders from across the region.

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AMP’ 25 Speaker Videos

Maximizing Business Potential with AI at AMP 2025 with Alex Moore

Discussing Diversity with Mayor Phillip Jones of City of Newport News, VA.

Featured Speakers

Andrea Horn - Piedmont

ANDREA HORN

SAS

ALEX MOORE

Stratagon

ANGELA REDDIX

ARDX

Barbara H. Smith

BARBARA H. SMITH

BHS & Associates

MBESUMMIT24 - CATHY WILLIAMS

CATHY WILLIAMS

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC

councilman Robert Rob Coleman

ROBERT (ROB) COLEMAN

Councilman for city of Newport News

DOMINIQUE MILTON

CVMSDC

FLORENCE KINGSTON

City of Newport News

GREGORY WATSON

CVMSDC

HERBERT DRAYTON III

HI Mark Capital

Howard H. Hoege III

HOWARD H. HOEGE III

The Mariners’ Museum and Park

JAMES JAY JOHNSON

 JAMES JAY JOHNSON

SRNS

Johnathan Wilkins

 JOHNATHAN WILKINS

Presidio

Julie Rakes - CVMSDC VA RING

JULIE RAKES

Capital One

KRAMER MAYBERRY

Sentara Health

 LASHAY J. SOLOMON

Dominion Energy

Philip Jones

PHILLIP JONES

City of Newport News

Ron Harvey - AMP '25 Speaker

 RON HARVEY

Global Core Strategies & Consulting, LLC

CVMSDC - Dallas Simmons

 S. DALLAS SIMMONS

Dominion Energy

Stephanie Inderlied

 STEPHANIE INDERLIED

Ada Contracting

Stephanie Vera

STEPHANIE VERA

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Tenace Kwaku Setor

 TENACE KWAKU SETOR

Robins School of Business | University of Richmond

TJ Lewis - Ally Bank

 TJ LEWIS

Ally

Venessa Ramos - Supplier Gateway

 VENESSA RAMOS

SupplierGateway

Wanda Tucker

WANDA TUCKER

The William Tucker 1624 Society

Agenda

Day 1 – Wednesday, Feb 26th

Ferguson Corporate Headquarters
751 Lakefront Commons | Newport News, VA, 23606

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

CVMSDC Board Workshop

** By Invitation Only

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

MBE Workshop: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Business

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Corporate & MBE Welcome Reception

The Mariners’ Museum (100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606)

Day 2 – Thursday, Feb 27th

Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive | Newport News, VA 23606

CVMSDC Meet the Supplier Day - Conference Attendees Meeting with Toyota Leadership

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Session I: Breakfast Panel on Supply Chain Logistics

9:45 am – 12:00 pm

Session II: CVMSDC Year in Review with RING Updates

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Session III: Luncheon w/ Keynote Speaker Angela Reddix

AMP25 Lodging

Newport News Marriott at City Center

740 Town Center Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-9299

Maximize your comfort and minimize travel stresses when you stay at our Newport News hotel near Langley AFB, the Newport News Marriott at City Center. Our hotel is conveniently located in the city center of Newport News, with access to popular destinations, including Newport News Shipbuilding, CNU, and Langley Air Force Base. Our hotel at Oyster Point is an ideal home base for exploring the area on foot or by car. Stay connected for work or leisure with our high-speed WiFi and ergonomic workstations in every room. Fuel up on creative appetizers and hearty entrees for breakfast Newport News style, as well as lunch and dinner at our Newport News restaurant, Kitchen 740. Our fitness center offers all the equipment you need to help you maintain your routine while traveling. You can also relax in our indoor pool. From hosting a meeting with colleagues in our conference rooms to exploring the many things to see and do in Eastern Virginia, you’ll find everything you need at Newport News Marriott at City Center.