American Express OPEN^® Government Contracting Procurement & Networking Event

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  

Please visit www.OPENForum.com for post-event coverage of the Government Contracting Procurement Event, as well as for updates on upcoming events.

Designed for small business owners new to government contracting as well as those currently doing business with the government, this day-long event will feature engaging discussions and workshop breakout sessions.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Congresswoman Clarke’s Bio

Featuring Keynote Speaker Susan Sobbott President, American Express OPEN Susan Sobbott’s Bio

Join fellow business owners for the American Express OPEN Government Contracting Procurement & Networking event in New York City.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Grand Hyatt, New York City
9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

This multi-track conference offers:

• Novice Track – for business professionals new to government contracting, this track will focus on the basics of government contracting as well as how to develop the fundamentals necessary to succeed in the government contracting arena.
• Advanced Track – for business professionals who are currently engaged in government contract work, this track will offer expert insight and advice on how to maximize business opportunities through advanced tactics, including business teaming and better leveraging of the GSA Schedule.
• Small Business Counseling receive expert advice from seasoned business professionals who have experienced success in government contracting at a SCORE Roundtable Coaching event.

Thought leadership, rich discussions and opportunities to connect with fellow business owners. Additional topics to be addressed include:

• Explanation of the GSA Schedule
• Response to "Isn't it a Request for Proposal?"
• Business Development & Certification
• Executing an Agency Capacity Briefing
• Leveraging Business Teaming to Access Contract Opportunities

A $695 value, this event is FREE to all American Express OPEN Cardmembers and partner affiliates (Women Impacting Public Policy, SCORE and Business Matchmaking).  If you are not an American Express Cardmember or partner affiliate, please contact us at (703) 506-3270 to register. 

For more information on the American Express OPEN Victory In Procurement Initiative visit www.OPEN.com/governmentcontracts

Please note that space is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
Previous American Express OPEN events have sold out, so register now!