24th Annual Government Small Business Trade Conference

Government Contracting Special Event in Tampa

The USF Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the [intlink id="735" type="page"]Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center[/intlink], are bringing local, federal and state governmental agencies and major corporations together to network, educate, counsel and ultimately, contract, with small business firms. Are you looking for a great opportunity to meet with buyers from the federal, state, local government as well as major corporations? If you are a small business, ready, willing, and able to provide products and services needed, this conference is for you!

This Two-Day Conference takes place May 5th & 6th at the Tampa Convention Center
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Partnering for Success: Create your Own Economic Stimulus

The Small Business Trade Conference opens May 5th and includes a day crammed with informative sessions.� We will help you arm your business with critical information ensuring greater success.

Contracts: Here and Now

On Thursday, May 6^th, we offer opportunities to develop and build strategic supplier relationships. Representatives from all layers of governmental agencies will be on hand to speak with attendees. Large corporations looking for qualified small businesses will also be available to speak about partnerships and business opportunities.

Matchmaking

On Thursday, May 6^th, we will once again be offering Matchmaking sessions, co-sponsored by the SBA. Small businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various government agencies and large corporations. Space is limited, and is on a first come, first serve basis.

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Event Schedule

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 – Seminar Agenda

7:30 am	-	4:00 pm	Registration
8:15 am	-	8:25 am	Opening & Announcements
8:30 am	-	5:00 pm	Seminars – Seminar Agenda
12:00 pm	-	1:30 pm	SBA Awards & Networking Luncheon
2:45 pm	-	3:45 pm	Small Business Roundtable
4:00 pm	-	5:00 pm	Joint Small & Large Business Roundtable

Thursday, May 6, 2010

7:00 am	-	9:00 am	Exhibitor Set-up
8:45 am	-	9:00 am	Opening & Announcements
8:00 am	-	2:00 pm	Registration
9:00 am	-	4:00 pm	Business Opportunity Expo
11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Networking Luncheon
1:00 pm	-	3:00 pm	Matchmaking Sessions
5:00 pm	-	6:00 pm	Exhibitor Breakdown

Register Now for the 24th Annual Government Small Business Trade Conference

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AFTER 5:00 PM ON APRIL 30, 2010. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE, ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED. PLEASE NOTE:� LUNCH AND PREPRINTED NAMETAGS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. PAYMENT VIA MASTERCARD OR VISA WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE DOOR.

Registration Fees:
Attend Both Days – $200
Attend Single Day – $150