Veterans Procurement Readiness Conference 2014
Strengthening Capabilities

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Alabama State University
John Garrick Hardy Center (Ballroom)
1055 Tullibody Drive, Montgomery, AL 36104

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m.

LUNCHEON SPEAKER:
Dr. Edward Brown – Lieutenant Colonel, USAF Retired
Profit and Non Profit Business Owner
Professor of Management, Alabama State University

This conference will offer a variety of beneficial information and resources designed to enhance and strengthen the operational readiness and capacity for our veteran- owned small businesses. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to hear from and connect directly with government and corporate procurement decision makers that are dedicated to helping veteran-owned and other small and minority businesses prosper in the federal and commercial marketplace. Come and learn, exchange ideas, network and market your products and/or services!

Conference topics include: VA CVE and VA verification process, Building a Capabilities Statement & Pitch, First-Things-First with Solicitations/RFPs given by Caddell Construction Co., The Strength of Certifications given by Transcendence, Inc. and SRMSDC, Funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and doing business with; Hyundai, State of Alabama, ITT Exelis, Montgomery Housing Authority, plus more. There will also be a networking opportunity to meet with the panelists and other businesses.

REGISTRATION FEE – $10.00. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Deadline, October 7, 2014
Make checks payable to ASU SBDC, 915 S. Jackson St., Montgomery, AL 36104. You can pay at the event.

For more information, call Thomas Taylor at 334-229-4848 or by email at ttaylor@alasu.edu
To register, click on ‘Sign Up’ at: http://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6934

Sponsored by Alabama State University College of Business Administration
Small Business Development Center and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC