2008 Procurement Conference and Buyers Forum

2008 Procurement Conference and Buyers Forum

Buy. Sell. Profit. Make new contacts, meet major buyers and market your company at the 2008 Procurement Conference and Buyers Forum, presented by The Jacksonville Business Journal, October 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

If you are a small business seeking new opportunities for government or private sector contracts or a prime contractor seeking to add to your supplier resources, don’t miss this event. Hosted by the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce (JRCOC) and the Florida SBDC Network Procurement Technical Assistance Center, the 2008 Procurement Conference and Buyers Forum is geared toward helping small businesses foster partnerships with Federal, State and local government agencies and private sector buyers. In addition, the conference will provide educational and networking opportunities. Discounted tickets are available for early registrants and Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce members.

Part of the day’s agenda will also include a breakfast featuring best-selling author of E-Myth Worldwide Michael Gerber In addition, attendees will attend a luncheon celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Chamber’s Small Business Center with featured speaker Luke Visconti.

Meet major buyers

Find potential new contracting opportunities with exhibitors and other attendees. If you own or work for a small, women-owned, minority, SDB, 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned or HUBZone business, you won’t want to miss this event. Take advantage of the opportunity to make new contacts and meet the approximately 75 anticipated major buyers.

Find new suppliers

Increase your supplier resources and market your business to the anticipated 500 attendees by being an exhibitor. This conference offers larger businesses and prime contractors the opportunity to find qualified, eager small businesses who want to compete for your contracts. .

Register for a Matchmaker session

Based on information you provide during registration, the needs of your business will be assessed and Matchmaking sessions will be scheduled between a procurement representative and a small business seeking contracts.

Take advantage of educational opportunities

There will be several pre-workshops scheduled leading up to the event that will ensure that you are successful in effectively mapping your day at the conference. Other seminars will be available throughout the day of the event for buyers and small businesses. Well-known entrepreneur Sheila Stewart is one of the featured speakers.

Sponsorship opportunities are available

Gain even more visibility for your company by being an event sponsor. The following companies are already registered as sponsors for this event: The Jacksonville Business Journal, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, First Coast Service Options, CSX, Access Telecom, City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Brightworks Advertising and Training Inc., Lockheed Martin, Jacksonville Port Authority, JEA, Filing Source Inc. and Zion Insurance.

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