Trade Shows
Upcoming ALLIANCE Events
Each event averages 450 participants
We anticipate 1000 at our
largest this year. The participants are eager and interested in
doing business with government agencies, and nearly 40% are already
selling to the government. They are focused on successful government
contracting.
Planning Committee
We work closely in each region with federal,
state and local agencies, local PTAC's and resource agencies to
promote and plan the conference. Participating agencies generally
include the US General Services Administration, US Small Business
Administration, the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development, US
Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Aviation Administration, US Navy,
US Air Force and other Department of Defense agencies.
MatchMaking is the focus
We publish descriptions of each buying
entity and list the types of businesses that they would like to
meet. Small businesses will schedule their own meetings (on-line)
with their top four or five choices. This begins about 2 weeks
before each event.
The Format
Each event includes MatchMaking Meetings, Exhibit
booths, Resource Tables (staffed by government and non-profit
agencies that provide assistance to small businesses).
Success Stories
We like to highlight companies that are
successful government contractors. During Opening Remarks and
Luncheon Remarks we invite successful government contractors, small
businesses, to describe what their successes AND mistakes have been
when doing business with BIG business and government agencies. Small
businesses like to know that it's possible to make this work!
Workshops
The events include 90 minute workshops that provide an
overview on subjects such as "How to be on the GSA Schedule and
Why", "Tips from Contracting Officers" and "Resources Available to
Small Businesses."
In-Depth Seminars
A second day has been added to some of the
events that offer longer, more detailed information about "Getting
on the Schedule" and "Contracting Officer Training". Most of the 3
and 4 hour sessions are included in the regular fee. One or two
classes, however, have been added for an additional charge. They
include a workbook, CD and in-depth training.
ShoWorks Inc, the producers of these events, is a Woman-Owned, Small
Business that provides personal and quality service to all
participants.
Please join us.
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