Alliance Great Lakes EXPRESS

May 20, 2010 Rosemont, IL

Alliance EXPRESS Great Lakes is a NO-FRILLS version of our Alliance Procurement events. This means Workshops in the morning, MatchMaking in the afternoon and LUNCH on your own (we will have lunch options available for purchase).

We have lowered the registration fees to make this event affordable to all small businessess.

As with all Alliance events, Meet with over 50 prime contractors and government agencies.

Event Information:

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 20, 2010 includes Morning Workshops and Afternoon Trade Show and MatchMaking Meetings.

Early Bird: $75.00 per person through April 23, 2010.
Standard Registration: $95.00 per person through May 14, 2010
Late Registration: $125.00 per person after May 14, 2009 MEETINGS.
Exhibitor TABLETOP Booths: $325 (includes 2 attendee registrations.)

See the full schedule for details.

Why is this event so important to your business?

A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories.

Does this type of event really work? Actually, that is up to you! Did you use the time efficiently? Did you do your research before you arrived at the event? Do YOU follow up? This is your opportunity as a supplier to identify potential new contracting sources and network with buyers and other attendees.

• Make hundreds of face-to-face contacts in one day
• Receive contact information for buyers and contracting officers
• Meet companies that could potentially become "partners" in preparing proposals and contracts

UNBELIEVABLE VALUE FOR YOUR TIME. CAN YOU ACCOMPLISH THE SAME SITTING AT YOUR DESK FOR 8 HOURS ???!!!

What is the format for the day?

The EXPRESS version of our usual Alliance events has a slightly different format.

• MATCHMAKING MEETINGS: Registered Attendees and Small Business exhibitors may Pre-schedule their own meetings with prime contractors and government agencies. Two (2) meetings can be scheduled soon after registering. Additional meetings will be available approximately two weeks before the event. (12:30 - 4:00 pm) (Additional meetings can easily be added on-site.)
• TRADE SHOW: Because of space restrictions, a limited number of spaces are available for this event. These are TABLETOP exhibits only. (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
• WORKSHOPS: A series of workshops will be on-going throughout the morning ONLY detailing success strategies for doing business with the government. (8:00 - 11:30 am)
• NO LUNCH is provided.