"DOING BUSINESS WITH MARYLAND" OCTOBER 7

DOING BUSINESS WITH MARYLAND’S
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (DGS)
Thursday, October 7, 2010

Overview of DGS ¨ Small Business Reserve ¨ What Is Purchased for 70 Agencies, Boards & Commissions? Why You Should Attend:

Maryland DGS awarded over $292M in contracts in 2009. DGS procures everything from pens and paper to vehicles, complex lab equipment and building construction as well as maintenance services for 70 Maryland agencies, boards and commissions. Over $76M was awarded to MBE’s and more than 10% of all awards made were to certified small businesses.



Topics Covered: Overview of Procurements Made by DGS; How to Do Business with DGS; The Maryland Small Business Reserve: Why Should You Register? What is the eMaryland M@rketplace and What Does it Mean for My Business? MBE Opportunities and Successes; Green Initiatives in Maryland Procurement.



Presenters Include:

Alvin C. Collins, DGS Secretary

Michael F. Haifley, CPPO, Procurement Director


Joint continental breakfast event with other chambers/organizations!

Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber (BWCC), BWI Business Partnership, Chesapeake Regional Tech Council, Greater Bowie Chamber, Greater Crofton Chamber, Greater Severna Park Chamber, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber, West Anne Arundel County Chamber



WHEN: Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 7:45-10:30 AM
WHERE: Four Points Sheraton, BWI

7032 Elm Road, Linthicum, MD 21240

(For directions only, call (410) 859-3300 or visit www.bestbwihotel.com)

COST: $30 members; $45 non-members



To register, click on the following link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/818255424?ref=ecal