Spread the word!
We at the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) need your help spreading the word regarding a one-of-a-kind event specifically designed for veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs interested in obtaining state and federal government contracts.
Procurement Showcase for Veteran-Owned Businesses - Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Chicago
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At this unique event, businesses and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet and sit down with high-level procurement managers at key state and federal agencies. Attendees will learn about vendor requirements, what products/services are high in demand, and what they can do to position themselves for success. The event is no-cost. See attached flyer for details.
WHEN/WHERE
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014
West Side Technical Institute (Arturo Velasquez Institute)
Conference Center - Room 1203
2800 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
(free parking!)
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
· 8:30-9am: Registration/Networking
· 9:00-9:15am: Opening Remarks
· 9:15-10:15am: Business Requirements Session - Introductions/presentations from Procurement Decision Makers about vendor requirements and high-demand procurement areas.
· 10:30-12:30pm: Roundtable Discussions with Procurement Decision Makers - Attendees will participate in four 30-minute roundtable discussions of their choosing, each roundtable led by a Procurement Decision Maker from a different state or federal agency.
· 12:30-1pm: Network with Special Exhibitors and Colleagues
REGISTER NOW
QUESTIONS?
HOSTS/SPONSORS
This event is supported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Office of State Senator Tony Muñoz, and West Side Technical Institute.
All the best,
Max Dulberger
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