Maryland conference brings together government buyers and vendors

Businesses across the DC metro region will have an opportunity to connect with 19 federal agencies as well as Maryland state and local agencies, prime contractors and industry experts.

The event is the 2013 Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce GovConNet Procurement Conference. It takes place on Friday, May 17, 2013, from 7:30am – 3:00pm. The location is The Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Md.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) is the organizer. Congressman Chris Van Hollen is the honorary chair of this annual conference.

The conference attracts hundreds of businesses that connect with federal, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors and each other to foster business success. In addition to breakout sessions and a business/government expo, this year the conference will feature “Ask the Business Doctor” speed mentoring and “Matchmaking.”

“This year, Ask the Business Doctor will offer speed mentoring with experts who understand best business practices. Matchmaking has been expanded to allow each pre-selected business to choose a government or prime contractor to meet in a 10-minute session who did not select them,” said Gigi Godwin, president and CEO of MCCC. “We are excited about these new opportunities for businesses to succeed.”

The doors open at 7:30 AM, followed by a welcome by Congressman Van Hollen and keynotes, breakout sessions, Matchmaking, Ask the Business Doctor and the Expo. Conference registration includes parking, breakfast and lunch. The conference concludes at 3:00 PM.

•    Breakout Sessions: Features panels with key purchasing officers from 19 federal and 11 state and local agencies;

•    Matchmaking: conference registrants can apply to be considered for a 10-minute sessions with federal agencies and prime contractors. Application deadline is Monday, May 6;
•    Ask the Business Doctor: Speed mentoring with experts in Legal, Accounting, HR/Recruiting, Insurance, Benefits, Compliance, Financial Services, Project Management, and Capture & Proposal;
•    Expo: 85 booths will be hosted by government and businesses. The expo is a way to connect one-on-one with hundreds of government and business representatives.

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