Out with Dr. Bill: Palm Springs Pride and a Southwest Soujourn

Since returning from Paris, I've been operating at full throttle, starting with the 2024 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference & Exchange in Atlanta. Over four dynamic days, I reconnected with supply chain practitioners, strengthened friendships, and engaged with dozens of diverse-owned businesses.

The highlight for me was the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where I stood on the mainstage holding the red ribbon as NMSDC CEO & President Ying McGuire, grinning ear to ear, cut through it with oversized, comically large scissors. That moment launched the Business Opportunity Exchange Trade Show, and the room buzzed with contagious energy.

Navigating the bustling trade show floor over two days reminded me why I love this work. Booths buzzed with activity as entrepreneurs shared their stories, pitched ideas, and forged connections that could transform their businesses–and their lives.