ATTENDEE REGISTRATION - 2017 DFW Veterans Summit & Procurement Fair
Due to the popularity of this event, we will NOT BE able to accommodate walk up registration the day of the event. You MUST PREREGISTER by 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 20.
In partnership with Lockheed Martin, your Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is offering an exclusive opportunity for you to DO BUSINESS WITH BIG BUSINESS. This unique opportunity invites our local business community to meet with major government and commercial contractors to discuss potential business opportunities.
ATTENDEES | Register by clicking the "Register Now" link above
WHO IS AN ATTENDEE? (No Booth Space at Event)
A small to medium-sized business with products or services that might be of value or benefit to a large government entity or commercial business.
- Live matchmaking sessions with the companies you want to meet
- Open trade show full of buyers
- Workshops to learn how to be awarded major contracts
EXHIBITORS | Registration for EXHIBITORS is now CLOSED! However, ATTENDEE registration is still OPEN!
WHO IS AN EXHIBITOR? (Booth Space at Event)
Major government and commercial contractors seeking products and services to support their business.
OR
Small to medium sized businesses wanting to showcase their business to major corporations.
- Locate the products and services you need
- Support local business and economic development
- Connect with industry contacts with major contractors
- Showcase your business to the large corporations who will be visiting each booth on the exhibit hall floor
- Meet with actual Procurement Officers who buy products and services
- Live matchmaking sessions with the companies you want to meet
Proceeds benefit Veterans Programs through the Grapevine Chamber Foundation
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
8:30 AM - 3:15 PM CST
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00 - 9:10 a.m.
Color Guard & Pledge of Allegiance
9:10 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Dan Sturdivant - SDVOSB Coordinator - Department of Homeland Security
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Matchmaking
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Workshops
1) Federal Contracting 101
2) Procurement Technical Assistance Center
3) How to Gain Access to Capital
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Buffet
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Open Exhibit
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Workshops
1) Federal Contracting 101
2) Procurement Technical Assistance Center
3) How to Gain Access to Capital
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings
3:15 -3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Breakdown
Location
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(Corner of Vine St. & Municipal Way)
Fees/Admission
ATTENDEES
$25 | per person
FREE | Veterans
Admission includes: breakfast, lunch, workshops and prize drawings
EXHIBITORS
$350 | Companies w/ 100+ Employees
$25 | Companies w/ Less Than 100 Employees
FREE | Veteran Owned Businesses
Proceeds benefit Veterans Programs through the Grapevine Chamber Foundation
Contact Information
Attendee Questions | Mary Jo Tellin 817-481-1522
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