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SUMMARY:ProcureCon MARITIME 757 EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Attend ProcureCon Industry Day\, a Reverse Trade Show\, to connect with next customers and explore biz opportunities in the Maritime Sector.\n\n\nEVENT OPEN TO ALL!\nJOIN US AND BE PART OF OUR DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN\n  \nVirginia Asian Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and Partners Present:\n_ _____________________________________\n  \nProcureCon MARITIME 757 EXPO:\nThe 9th Annual Pan Asian Industry Day Meeting with Agencies & Primes in the 757 Region\n_ _____________________________________ \nDate/Time: August 22\, 2024 * From 10 AM to 3 PM \nLocation: THE HIVE\, 140\, Independence Blvd.\, Virginia Beach\, VA \nFull hot Asian lunch will be served – Ample free city parking – Modern tech facility \nRegister today: https://ProcureConMaritime757.eventbrite.com \nView last year Gallery: ProcureCon Transportation On The Move ’23 in Suffolk | Flickr \n________________________ \nConnect with Top Customers at ProcureCon MARITIME 757 EXPO ! \nYou’re invited to participate as a Buyer or a Supplier at the iconic ProcureCon Industry Day and Buyer EXPO\, a premier event designed to connect you with key decision-makers and emerging\, diverse suppliers from leading commercial entities\, state and federal government agencies\, and top prime contractors across major business sectors. \nRegardless of your size\, everyone will gain insights from top business leaders through informative industry sessions not addressed by other industry days in the Hampton Roads region! \nVirginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Hosts: \nProcure on MARITIME 757 EXPO \nWhy Attend? \nDiscover new opportunities and gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends and technological advancements in procurement\, with a special focus on Maritime Virginia. \nOur keynote program and industry symposium will showcase how small businesses can enter or support the lucrative maritime sector and other targeted sectors of the 757 Region and Commonwealth. \nHighlights Include: \nMarine Business Panel Discussions: Hear from leading executives about emerging industry trends and supply chain advancements impacting your business. \nMarine Networking Opportunities: Connect directly with major decision-makers\, project managers\, and contractor specialists at our EXPO. \nBusiness Development: Get the latest procurement updates from both maritime and non-maritime sectors. \nMeet the Buyers Showcase: Explore the latest purchasing needs and opportunities across various sectors. \nJV-Partnership Networking: Identify potential partners for projects. \nTechnology Demos: See the latest technological advancements in action. \nKey Focus Areas: \nBuilding Relationships: Meet new buyers in sectors such as logistics\, energy\, defense\,maritime\, and others. \nSupplier Development: Enhance your capacity and solutions to meet emerging industry demands. \nIndustry Economic Impacts and Trends: Stay informed about the latest projects\, industry innovations\, and maritime sector economic forecasts. \nMarine Entrepreneurship Development: Learn how to enter and thrive in the lucrative marine industry. \nSupply Diversity in all industry sectors: Explore new supply chain advancements and trends \nIndustry Demonstrations: Experience cutting-edge solutions and innovations firsthand. \nIn Summary: \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to grow your business and explore new avenues for success. \nReserve your spot at: https://ProcureConMaritime757.eventbrite.com \n_______________________\nProcureConMARITIME 757 EXPO is designed to connect small contractors from across the Hampton Roads with potential partners from more than 60 sectors such as the marine sector\, building construction\, Info tech\, logistics\, cyber\, data analysis\, finance\, arch/engineering\, among others. \n________________________\nSuppliers Engagement and Collaboration: \nTHIS YEAR: Our Maritime Industry Symposium will highlight: \n\nMaritime industry introduction and learning\,\nHow to start a business in the maritime industry\,\nTransitional skills and experience\,\nAccess to maritime federal grants information and resources\,\nCollaboration strategies and partnership\,\nUpdates on maritime industry trends (local\, state\, federal\, commercial)\,\nWhere are the sources of contracting opportunities\,\nSecurity issues\,\nMaritime Industry Town Hall.\n\n________________________\nThis year our popular offers you exclusive access to: \n• Our signature GovCon Round Robin Meetings showcasing an exciting new Supplier * Buyers Round Table announcing the business case for partnerships. \n• Informative signature Maritime related Industry Plenary tracts led by top experts. \n• A business exhibition and networking program showcasing the latest solutions \n• A full lunch served by Region 757 ‘s top major regional Asian American restaurant. \n________________________\nEXPO Exhibitors : Purchasing Depts leaders from the below agencies: \n  \n\nAtlantic Union Bank – Supplier Development Division (New Division)\nDominion Energy (CVOW Project)\nDragados Chesapeake Rivers Tunnel\nElizabeth Rivers Crossings ERC (Inv)\nFerguson\nFleet Clean\nHampton Roads Connector Partners (Inv)\nAKS HOLDING\nVirginians for Offshore Winds\nNew College Institute\nProcurement Technical Assistance Center/APEX Accelerator\nVirginia Port Authority\nVA Department of Transportation (VDOT)\nVA Department of Small Business Supplier Diversity\nU.S. Department of the Navy (Inv)\nU .S Small Business Administration (Inv )\nNewport News Shipbuilding\nU.S Army (Inv)\n19. Virginia Clean Council\n\n***New buyers coming weekly. Visit us often for updates! \n________________________\nPlanned Agenda \n9: 45 am to 10:45 am: Expo Exhibitor set up \n11:00 am to 11:30 am: Registration Open – Networking \n11:30 am to 11:35 am: Welcome & Sponsors Appreciation \n______________________________________ \n11:35 am to 12: 35 am: Maritime Symposium – Industry Introduction and Town Hall \nThis is a full hour featuring key players in the maritime industry. Details to be announced in June. 3 Speakers: TBD \n______________________________________ \n12:35 am to 1: 30pm: Procurement Luncheon \nHonorary Speaker: TBD \n______________________________________ \n1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Buyer Expo \n______________________________________ \n3:00 pm: Program adjourns. \n______________________________________ \nJoin us for an exciting day of learning and connecting that will leave you inspired! \n________________________\nREGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! RESERVED SEATS WILL BE FILLED UNTIL ALL SPOKEN FOR at: https://ProcureConMaritime757.eventbrite.com \n\n\nWE THANK OUR SPONSORS:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWE THANK OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS:
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/procurecon-maritime-757-expo/
LOCATION:The HIVE\, VB Business Resource Center in VB Town Center\, 140 Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
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SUMMARY:ProcureCon Hampton Roads Buyer Xpo
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate your business growth & connections at ProcureCon Hampton Roads Buyer Xpo 2022!  Register now!\n\n\nMission Statement \nWe offer each client a customizable service that is tailored to meet their specific needs.  \nWe focus on adding value to our client. Our flexibility\, industry knowledge\, and global reach with local supplier expertise is what sets us apart. \nThis event is open to all \n\nVIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION\, PARTNERS AND VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROUDLY PRESENT:\nProcureCon \nHampton Road Buyer Xpo\nConference Theme:  OPPORTUNITY 757 \n \nDate: Thursday\, March 10\, 2022 \nTime: 8:15 am – 2:00 pm \nLocation:  VDOT Hampton Roads District HQ Office  \n7511 Burbage Drive\, Suffolk\, VA  \nDress code:  Business/Professional \nBreakfast and catered hot Filipino Lunch \nParking: Ample Free parking \nRegistration site: https://ProcureconHamptonroads.eventbrite.com \n \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS: \nBy popular demand\, our theme this year will focus on 757 Region growth and opportunity. Hosted by our long time community partner\, Virginia Department of Transportation’s Hampton Roads Headquarters\, and against the perfect backdrop of Virginia’ iconic maritime region bustling with growth\, the titles for our some of our popular speaker Buyer Xpo themes include: \n•	How To Double\, Triple\, Quadruple YOUR Chance for Small\, Minority Business Success Through Processes\, Partnerships\, Innovations\, Possibilities\, and Profits (Best Small Business Story) \n•	How To Identify Your Best Markets in the 757 Regions (Best Targeted Industries) \n•	How To Win Contracts with Major Projects in 757 Regions (Contracting Best Practices) \n•	How To Connect with Key Power House Agencies in the 757 Region (Strategic Networking with our power house agency leaders) \nAs the economy is opening\, our Xpo 2022 takes pride in drawing together a diverse community of businesses and institutions\, our dependable strategic partners and executive sponsors. We appreciate all our sponsors and guests representing the government\, universities\, businesses of all sizes.  \nThis year we bring on prominent industry leader speakers and successful entrepreneurs to share best success stories and create spirited and enthusiastic interactions among local\, state\, federal agencies\, and national nonprofit procurement advocacy organizations in engaging speaker’s programs\, exciting networking opportunities\, and robust small business development opportunity briefings meant to instill business interest and actions for growth and sustainability.  \nSee you on March 10 at VDOT in Suffolk.  \nCONFERENCE XPO 2022 ACTIVITIES:  \nFederal/ State/Local Government & Commercial Buyer EXPO with 15 Buyers * Round Robin Match Making * Procurement Speaker program * Procurement Briefings * Vendor Briefings * Financing Resources* Government Contracting Technical Assistance * Procurement Resources * Networking * Breakfast/Lunch * Small Company’s Explosive Growth Through Government Contracting * State and Federal SWAM – 8A-HUBZones * DBE Small Business Certification Counseling *Procurement Counseling \n \nPROCURECON AGENDA:  Flexible-Subject to Change \n7:30 am- 8:15 am: Vendor set up (completed by 8:45 am) \n8:15 am – 8:45 am:   Registration opens \n8:45 am to 8:55 am:   Welcome and Appreciation to Sponsors \n8:55 am to 9:05 am: Major Sponsor Kick Off Remarks – Speaker: Chris Hall\, VDOT Hampton Roads District Director (Invited) \n9:05 am to 10:05 am: Conference Speaker Program \n**** 9:05 am to 9:30 am: Session 1 – Speaker: TBD \n**** 9:30  am to  9:55 am: Session 2 – Speaker 2: Malcom Kates: Supplier Diversity Manager\, Hampton Roads Connected Partner \n9:55 am to 10:00 am:  Program transition break \n10: 00 am to 11:15 am: Xpo Showcase: \n***** Individual Vendor-Buyer Matchmaking (Round robin style) \n***** Business certification Counseling booth with Certification Counselors \n***** Group Networking with the Buyers Fair \n11:15 am to 12:00 pm: Procurement Lunch \nMR JOHN LARSON\, DIRECTOR\, PUBLIC POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\, DOMINION ENERGY ( CONFIRMED) \n12:00 pm to 2 pm: Networking * Xpo continues  \n2:00 pm: Wrap up * Adjournment \n \n \nTICKET BENEFITS \n\nEntrance to Buyers XPO – Buyer Day – 1 Exhibit Table for free with Promo Partnership \nSpeaker remarks by Top Fortune 500 Company – Major Government Buying Agency\n2 Tract Procurement Speakers Program ( By both Buyers & Vendors)\nPower Networking with major government agencies and large primes \nContinental Breakfast\nHome made Filipino Lunch \nBusiness Counseling \nNetworking with the Decision Makers\nAmple Free parking – Free wi-fi\nOn site SWAM- EvA- DBE Registration and Business Assistance – walk ins appointments accepted on site (Private Meeting Room)\nLearn about opportunities for growth through government and commercial contracting\nHear from insightful industry leaders and procurement providers\n\nEXPLORE THE TWO TYPES OF CONTRACTING BUSINESS \n Corporate Procurement \n SMALL MEET BIG: Get the inside scoop on how to win by establish long term relationships with larger corporations \nDid you know that large companies work with enterprises of all sizes to help meet their purchasing needs? Hear from some of the world’s biggest enterprises on what they look for in quality vendors – how they procure – and common problems to avoid when bidding for contracts at these larger firms.    \nGovernment Contracting  \nHOW TO WIN IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING   The federal government spends more than $900 billion in products and services annually. How can you win the trust from the government buyer? Our speakers will share with you how to grow in the public sector by positioning your firm as a unique business by working hard on your NAICS codes\, registering to participating in relevant government programs\, and obtaining appropriate certifications  \nInvited and Confirmed Participating XPO Buyers include  \n\nSentara\nHourigan Construction\nCity of Hampton\nCOX Communications Inc. \nDominion Energy\nElizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC\nJames Madison University\nS.B. Ballard\nHampton Roads Connected Partners\nPort of Virginia Procurement Division\nU.S Navy\nVDOT Business Opportunity and Workforce Development Center\nVirginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)\nVirginia Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD)\nSmall Business Administration Hampton Roads\nChristopher Newport University\nNorfolk State University\nBAE Systems \nOld Dominion University\n\nProcurement Counseling \nMake meaningful connections with prospective Hampton Roads primes and government agency buyers are ready to meet qualified vendors. First come first served- There is no preset meetings.  \nDBE – SWaM On site Information and Resources  \nSmall businesses enjoy specialized counsel from the greatest procurement minds in the business regarding DBE business certification types and uses in contracting and how they are tied to business opportunity and eligibility.  \nTable-Top Exhibits:  \nExhibitors are typically companies that provide products and services to small businesses or prime contractors and government agencies that wish to reach small businesses.  At our formal exhibit hall\, Table-top exhibits will be located in the high-traffic registration area of the conference. \nExhibit Showcase Hours: \nFrom 8:15 am to 2 pm  \nExhibit Set-Up:  \nFrom 7:30 am to 8:15 am \nExhibit Tear-Down:  \nfrom 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm \nExhibiting opportunities: \nContact us for Table Exhibition details at:  \nE: aabac@aabac.org – Tel: 04 502 8081. \nOther Sponsorship opportunities: \nPlease contact us at: Email: aabac@aabac.org  * www.aabac.org \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\nGOLD SPONSOR\n\n\n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n\n\n\n\nSMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY SPONSOR\n\n\n\nINVITED & CONFIRMED BUYERS
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/procurecon-hampton-roads-buyer-xpo/
LOCATION:VDOT Hampton Roads District Headquarters\, 7511 BURBAGE DRIVE\, SUFFOLK\, VA 23435\, SUFFOLK\, VA\, 23435\, US
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