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SUMMARY:Procurement Summit - Veteran and Military Spouse Businesses
DESCRIPTION:2024 10th Annual Procurement SummitThis exciting event is the perfect opportunity for North Carolina's veteran-owned\, military spouses and small businesses to access resources\, education\, and connection to corporations and agencies seeking to do business. \n\nThis is an exclusive event hosted by NCVETBIZ that you don't want to miss. Let's make 2024 the year of your business transformation!Land potential contracts: Meet federal and corporate decision makers.Enhance your network: Establish connections with representatives from diverse corporations\, share ideas\, build relationships\, and gain valuable insights from business owners like you.Move your business forward: Gain recognition by showcasing your business during our pitch competition\, get access to resources\, capital and education to help you thrive.Update your branding: Receive a complimentary professional head shotStay up to date on industry trends: Learn about AI\, certifications\, grant writing and other valuable business knowledge through seasoned business owners and leaders through informative sessions and interactive workshops.Vendor Engagement: Explore a diverse range of vendors. Evaluate new products and services that could streamline operations and add value to your business/organization.Strategic insights and professional growth: Attending is a valuable investment in your professional growth\, organizational success\, and industry knowledge.A few of our speaker highlights:Keynote: Katlyn Coyne from CDFI (Charlotte Region)Workshops: ROK Financial\, Kimberly Vallone (NAVFAC)\, SCORE Grant Writing\, US Patent and Trademark Office\, Marine Corps Installations East plus more!Closing Keynote: Shawn Fair\, founder of the Leadership Experience TourTime: 8:00am-5:00pm\nDate: Thursday\, September 12th\, 2024\nLocation: Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel\n3315 Scott Futrell Drive\nCharlotte\, NC 28208Ticket Registration (includes admission & lunch)-Non Member: $100\n-Member: $75What's included with registration:AdmissionBreakfastLunchHors d'oeuvres1 drink ticket to cocktail hourSwag BagProfessional head shotAccess to lounge/work spaceChance to enter pitch competition (must be pre revenue/a new business)Lifetime connections and access to opportunities!Register and get your tickets when you register. Scroll all the way down\, and click on "Register". From there it will direct you to the website where you will be able to get your tickets.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">2024 10th Annual Procurement Summit</strong></p><p>This exciting event is the perfect opportunity for North Carolina&#39\;s veteran-owned\, military spouses and small businesses to access resources\, education\, and connection to corporations and agencies seeking to do business.<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">&nbsp\;</strong><br><br>This is an exclusive event hosted by NCVETBIZ that you don&#39\;t want to miss. Let&#39\;s make 2024 the year of your business transformation!</p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Land potential contracts:</strong> Meet federal and corporate decision makers.</li><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Enhance your network:</strong> Establish connections with representatives from diverse corporations\, share ideas\, build relationships\, and gain valuable insights from business owners like you.</li><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Move your business forward:&nbsp\;</strong>Gain recognition by showcasing your business during our pitch competition\, get access to resources\, capital and education to help you thrive.</li><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Update your branding:</strong> Receive a complimentary professional head shot</li><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Stay up to date on industry trends:&nbsp\;</strong>Learn about AI\, certifications\, grant writing and other valuable business knowledge through seasoned business owners and leaders through informative sessions and interactive workshops.</li><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Vendor Engagement:&nbsp\;</strong>Explore a diverse range of vendors. Evaluate new products and services that could streamline operations and add value to your business/organization.</li><li style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Strategic insights and professional growth:</strong> Attending is a valuable investment in your professional growth\, organizational success\, and industry knowledge.</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>A few of our speaker highlights:</u></strong></p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Keynote: Katlyn Coyne from CDFI (Charlotte Region)</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Workshops: ROK Financial\, Kimberly Vallone (NAVFAC)\, SCORE Grant Writing\, US Patent and Trademark Office\, Marine Corps Installations East plus more!</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Closing Keynote: Shawn Fair\, founder of the Leadership Experience Tour</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/v1723568709/tenants/9436a930-ea8f-442e-b7f8-3542f998da87/1db1d21248a541fab5bd7ce46a478460/1723568708023.png" style="width: 606px\; display: block\; vertical-align: top\; margin: 5px auto\; text-align: center\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" width="606" height="606" fr-original-style="width: 606px\; display: block\; vertical-align: top\; margin: 5px auto\; text-align: center\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Time:</strong> 8:00am-5:00pm<br><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Date:&nbsp\;</strong>Thursday\, September 12th\, 2024<br><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Location:&nbsp\;</strong>Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel<br>3315 Scott Futrell Drive<br>Charlotte\, NC 28208</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Ticket Registration (includes admission &amp\; lunch)</strong></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">-Non Member</strong>: $100<br><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">-Member:</strong>&nbsp\;$75</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>What&#39\;s included with registration:</u></strong></p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Admission</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Breakfast</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Lunch</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Hors d&#39\;oeuvres</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">1 drink ticket to cocktail hour</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Swag Bag</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Professional head shot</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Access to lounge/work space</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Chance to enter pitch competition (<em>must be pre revenue/a new business)</em></li></ul><p>Lifetime connections and access to opportunities!</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Register and get your tickets when you register. Scroll all the way down\, and click on &quot\;Register&quot\;. From there it will direct you to the website where you will be able to get your tickets.&nbsp\;</strong></p></body></html>
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