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The purpose of this page is to provide information on Contracting Events that might be of interest to clients of Angelina College Procurement Assistance Center. The events listed are usually being organized by other Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) or federal and state government agencies. Unlike commercial events, the cost to participate are usually free or minimum charges to cover the cost of the event or meals.
At the end of this page we list different online training that is available to anyone. In most cases, it is free.
If other agencies are interested in adding their event information, please contact ACPAC with the information and web links.
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Texas Department of Transportation, Small Business Briefings -
http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/find.htm
http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/sbb10/
This site provides information on TxDOT briefings around the state for small and minority-owned businesses providing contract opportunities and information on how to do business with TxDOT and with the State of Texas. The briefings will provide General Industry Sessions to include specific information on how to do business in the construction, goods & services, information technology and professional engineering service industries. Breakout Sessions will be conducted covering small and minority-owned business certifications, resources for small business development, business marketing for state contracts as well as information on TxDOT toll projects. Each briefing will also include a Contracting Opportunities Showcase, an Industry Networking Session and a Reception.
Information: 1-888-550-5577
Planned Dates:
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Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) - Training Knowledge Opportunities Seminar; Columbus, Ohio
http://www.dscc.dla.mil/News/events/tko/
Learn How to do Business with Defense Logistics Agency's Supply Centers. Includes how to work with DLA Supply Centers, DLA Purchasing Procedures, Finding procurement Opportunities on bid board, Small Business and Other Set-Aside Rules, Packaging and Radio Frequency ID, Getting Paid for Federal Contracts (using WAWF), etc.
Information: dscc.bcc@dla.mil, 800-262-3272
Planned Dates:
- 20 - 21 July 2010
- 19 - 20 October 2010
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7 - 8 July 2010
South Texas Border Business Contracting EXPO 2010
Francis Cooper Event Center (Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds); 1000 North Texas Blvd; Mercedes, TX 78570
http://www.southtexascontracting.com/
Owners of small and disadvantaged businesses will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with many federal, state & local agencies and corporate representatives. Bringing together public and private agencies with potential suppliers, as well as prime contractors and subcontractors, the STBBC Expo is sure to build an awareness and increase contract opportunities for border businesses.
Information: winchester@utpa.edu, 956-292-7564
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19 - 22 July 2010
6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference & Expo
Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.nationalveteransconference.com/
As the largest conference of its kind, this nationwide conference will bring together over 3,200 attendees from Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB/SDVOSBs), federal agencies and departments, and prime contractors to share best practices of how to do business together.
Information: (877) 837-8623 or the website
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11 August 2010
The University of Texas at Arlington's Government Procurement Conference (GPC 2010)
Arlington Convention Center; Arlington, Texas
http://www.gpc-texas.org/
Contracting opportunities conference in the DFW area.
Information: 817-272-5905
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23 - 25 August 2010
2010 DLA Enterprise Supplier Conference and Exhibition: "Globally Responsibe Forward Support"
Greater Columbus Convention Center; 400 North High Street; Columbus, Ohio
http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0780/Pages/default.aspx
DLA will host an Enterprise Supplier Conference and Exhibition on Aug 23-25, in Columbus, Ohio. This event features speakers from OSD and the Military Services, informative breakout sessions, and exhibits from DLA's headquarters, field activities and major suppliers. The theme of this year's conference is "Globally Responsive Forward Support", highlighting DLA's role in providing logistics support around the world and the need for continued collaborative leadership in support of the global supply chain. Suppliers are encouraged to sponsor exhibits to showcase their capabilities. To express interest in attending, obtain information about the conference or to request exhibit space please go to the NDIA website at: http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0780/Pages/default.aspx
Information: Taryn Crowder, tcrowder@ndia.org or (703) 247-2566
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27 - 28 October 2010
2nd Annual Alamo Veterans Small Business Conference & Expo
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center; San Antonio, TX
http://sb.amedd.army.mil/
Small & large business leaders from the local area and across the nation, many who are Veteran business owners and business leaders will attend to increase their business opportunities with the U.S. government. Format: forums, speakers, workshops, match-making with various contracting agency leaders, subject matter experts, prime vendors, and successful small business leaders; along with a large Expo Hall to facilitate networking with DoD/other federal agencies, industry leaders, and vendors. Mark your calendar - Don’t miss out on this dynamic event!
Information: http://medcomsbconf.com/
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18 - 19 May 2011
Deep East Texas Contracting Opportunities Conference (DETCOC)
Baker Pattillo Student Center; Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches, Texas
http://www.detcoc.org/
Assist the businesses of the Texas Forest Country to understand, compete, and win government contracts.
Information: director@acpactx.org, 936-633-5432
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State of Texas Economic Opportunity Forums Events -
http://hub.cpa.state.tx.us/eof/
This website is hosted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) and provides a schedule of various EOFs held throughout the state. These EOFs are sponsored by state and local government agencies, as well as minority/women development centers and trade organizations.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Events -
http://www.fema.gov/business/contractor.shtm
This website is hosted by FEMA's Business Services and provides a schedule of various events and solicitations hosted by FEMA.
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National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
NIDA Meetings and Events
http://www.ndia.org/meetings/Pages/default.aspx
NIDA provides a listing of various Defense related conferences, which they take an active part in as providing the Exhibitor coordination. Their website provides a listing of these events that might be of interest to those businesses wanting to do Defense contracting.
Information: Luellen Hoffman, Director of Exhibits, lhoffman@ndia.org
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