SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT EVENT - HHS OSDBU "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Event at University of Maryland, College Park, MD

HHS "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Event - University Of Maryland, College Park

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human (HHS) Services and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host its Annual "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Conference in College Park at the University of Maryland on Friday, February 14, 2019. Registration will open at 7:00AM. The event will begin at 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
The HHS "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Conference will provide an opportunity for small businesses to build relationships, interact, learn how to engage, and network with the Department's procurement officials, Federal Agencies and HHS Top 25 Prime contractors. The HHS Program officials are looking to bring contracting opportunities to you if you meet their criteria and NAICS Code.

In addition, small businesses will have the opportunity to elect to participate in one-on-one matchmaking with various HHS procurement and prime contractors that will be vetted in advance to ensure a fit that will benefit both small businesses and the HHS Program Officials.

Event Activities:
• General Session with HHS and SBA Resource Partners.
• Procurement News and Information
• Business Development Insights
• Question & Answer Periods
• One-on-One Matchmaking
• Networking for Business
• Update on new SBA Legislative Policy

TIME:
Event: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Onsite Registration: 7:00 am - 8:00 am

EVENT DATES & LOCATION:
Friday, June 14, 2019
University of Maryland, College Park
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Drive
College Park, Maryland 20742

COST:
FREE - there is no cost to register*
*Additional costs related to lunch and co-located events are optional

REGISTRATION
For businesses, there is a limit of 2 representatives per company per event. Please note that the total registration is limited.

Pre-registration is required and limited. Registration will close when it is full. A registration link is provided at http://www.cvent.com/d/j6qdv4.

If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so that someone on the wait list can participate.

If you have questions regarding the event, please contact conference support at sbmail@hhs.gov
(202) 690-7300.

Who should attend?
Small businesses interested in learning about federal procurement opportunities and doing business with HHS.

Why should I attend?
- Familiarize small businesses with the processes and procedures associated with federal government contracting.
- Gain insight on identifying and pursuing contract opportunities with HHS.
- An opportunity to network and learn how to do business with the Department, prime contractors and other Federal agencies.
- Consider HHS spent over $24 Billion dollars in contracts last year; $5 Billion of them in prime contracts to small businesses.

You will also have the opportunity to elect to participate in matchmaking/counseling appointments with representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), large prime contractors, and other government agencies.

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