SAME Midwest Small Business Expo 2012

Last year’s Small Business Expo drew almost 300 large and small businesses, agency representatives and technical experts from 13 states. This year we have relocated the program to Northbrook, Illinois to accommodate the anticipated increase in attendees. Join representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities, GSA and more…

It is true - the Federal market is becoming increasingly competitive. It is also true that there are significant opportunities for a small business with the federal government. How does a small business WIN? A small business wins by learning the process and requirements and by becoming an active member of the federal contractor community.

This year’s expanded event offers you and your staff training in the contracting process, technical requirements and marketing strategy, for both new and experienced contractors, as well as the opportunity to meet individually with federal agency representatives, Prime contractors, technical experts and resources.

Join federal agency representatives, federal prime contractors, technical resources, contracting experts, and other businesses from throughout the Midwest at this unique event hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers – the Lake Michigan and Chicago Posts and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for the SAME Midwest Small Business Expo 2012.

This year’s event will also the feature the Small Business Olympics. The Small Business Olympics is a training tool developed by Wisconsin Procurement Institute to provide small business with opportunity and recognition as they grow and develop their marketing skills and capabilities in the government marketplace. The event is judged by Government Contracting Officers and Prime Contractor Sales and Purchasing Professionals. To view more information about the Small Business Olympics or to download the registration form, please click here. If you would like to register for the Small Business Olympics, please email your downloaded registration form to Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org.