PURCHASING/SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT EXPO- SEPT 22

SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGIONAL PURCHASING & SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT EXPO



September 22, 2010 8:00am – 3:00pm

College of Southern MD IN La PlatA



LUNCH Keynote Speaker: Willie Jolley

Willie Jolley is America’s Premier Celebrity Speaker- Singer- Author...Inspiring Millions with Music & Motivation! He is truly a renaissance man. An award winning speaker, best-selling author, national media personality and national columnist...all in one person! Willie was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International. He now hosts the CBS affiliated segment, 'Live Better With Willie Jolley,' sponsored daily by McDonald's. Willie Jolley is the author of two international best-selling books, “It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life!” and “A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback.” As host of the national radio show, “The Willie Jolley Weekend Show” on XM Satellite radio, Willie Jolley is making a major mark on the talk radio scene. His syndicated daily feature, “The Willie Jolley Motivational Minute,” can be heard in over 50 markets, on the Rejoice Radio Network, The Radio One Network, and on WHUR-FM in Washington, DC. His column is syndicated by the National News Press Association and is read by over 6 million people. And, his television special, “Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks with Willie Jolley,” can be seen regularly on Public Television stations across America.



Workshops



8:30 a.m. Talk to the Expert

A Panel presentation on how to take advantage of small purchase and contracting opportunities offered by the Navy and our region’s local government. Come learn about new outreach efforts and processes to assist you in accessing contracting opportunities



9:45 a.m. What’s the Bottom Line?

Hands on clinic on how to understand your company’s financial reports and financial health (Bring your financial statements if you want a personal review). What are your statements telling you? What does it mean regarding the health of your business? Get answers to these questions



9:45 a.m. How To’s of Forming Teaming Agreements and Strategic Partnerships

Small businesses CAN compete with other small firms and large ones too without fear of losing their shirts or competitive advantage. Come find out how and when to establish Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and Sub-Contracting Agreements to win larger contracts and grow your business!



11:00 am To Lease or to Buy

Gain a better understanding of the pro’s and con’s of commercial property acquisition. Learn the step by step analysis required in making this type of investment decision



2:00 p.m. Positioning your Business for Growth

Learn how to make your business presence on social media sites turn into a revenue generating effort. Marketing in cyber space takes know how – come learn how to make a return on your investment of time.



2:00 p.m. MBE Certification workshop

Learn what it takes to obtain the State’s Minority Business Enterprise Certification. Expand your business model to include government as your next customer. Come find out how.



FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT MICHELLE SIMONDS AT: msimonds@tccsmd.org or call 301-274-1922.