Invite us as your next event speaker
Keynote Speaker
Heather Cox
Heather Cox is a visionary entrepreneur and a leading voice in supplier inclusion. With over 15 years of experience helping small businesses access new opportunities and guiding corporations in building impactful supplier inclusion programs, Heather delivers powerful insights that drive real business results. Her presentations combine practical strategies with inspiring stories of transformation, empowering audiences to unlock the full potential of inclusivity as a catalyst for innovation and growth.
Topics for your event
Heather is a dynamic speaker who brings relevant, impactful topics to every stage. Her engaging presentations make events memorable and give teams the tools and motivation to move forward.
Talks for Small Business
Git ‘Er Done:
Certification Workshops for Small Business Owners
Heather will guide a group of entrepreneurs through the process of becoming diversity certified. Working with attendees to identify the right certification(s) for their business, Heather navigates business owners past common pitfalls, enabling them to complete most if not all of the process. Crucial documents are reviewed, questions are answered, and attendees leave with a completed, or almost completed, application and an action plan for how to maximize their certification once received.
How to Get Seen, Selected, and Selling.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to position your business so the right buyers notice you. Heather Cox will break down practical strategies for standing out, building credibility, and making your certification work for you. You’ll discover how to move from being just another prospect to becoming the chosen supplier. Walk away with clear, actionable steps to get seen, get selected, and start selling.
Talks for Corporation
Innovating for an Inclusive Future:
The Revenue Impact of Supplier Inclusion
Supplier Diversity expert Heather Cox presents the compelling business case for Supplier Inclusion and why certified suppliers are an indispensable part of any successful program. You will leave the session with actionable tools for managing every aspect of a Supplier Inclusion program, and for achieving certified success as a diverse business.
Get recognized, win clients, and work with leaders who believe in a more inclusive world.
Recent Speaking Events
Explore our recent keynotes, podcast appearances, and presentations on how supplier inclusion is a powerful business success driver.
Other Recent Appearences
Supplier Symposium
“Sustainability as a Strategic Advantage”
The Supplier Symposium with a major digital banking business and EcoVadis explored how sustainability drives business advantage through cost savings, stronger supply chains, and long-term impact. Heather Cox contributed key insights on turning sustainable practices into strategic opportunities for growth
Workshop for Suppliers
“What is Supplier Inclusion?”
The workshop introduced suppliers to the fundamentals of supplier inclusion and why it matters for business growth. Entrepreneurs learned how inclusion creates opportunities for certified businesses and strengthens corporate supply chains.
NGLCC Breakout Session
“How to stand out in a Crowded Market”
This breakout session focused on practical strategies for businesses to differentiate themselves and capture attention in competitive markets. Heather shared proven techniques to help suppliers stand out and connect with decision-makers.
Women of the Vine Conference
“Grow your Woman-Owned Business with Certification”
This session explored how women entrepreneurs can use certification to unlock new contracts, partnerships, and visibility in the marketplace. The workshop guided attendees on turning their woman-owned certification into a powerful tool for business growth.