APEX Accelerator: Meet the Buyers Conference Omaha

Date and time

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Event cost

$50.00

Location

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center
2825 Y St.
Omaha, NE 68107

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Organizer

Carlos Garzón
cgarzon@unomaha.edu
531-510-4528

Host organization

APEX Accelerator

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Meet the Buyers is Nebraska's premier government contracting conference, designed for businesses to enhance their contracting knowledge, connect with fellow business owners, and network directly with agency representatives and buyers. Seize the opportunity to engage with Federal, State, and Local government reps, industry professionals, and resource providers.

Cost: $50 (Includes refreshments and lunch)

What to Expect:

Presenting Agencies: Gain insights from agency leaders and procurement departments about their business operations.

Key takeaways:

  • Strategies to maintain connections with agencies beyond active procurements.
  • Methods to discover upcoming opportunities and active solicitations.
  • Accessing forecast information.
  • Inclusion goals for diverse businesses in procurement and contracts.
  • Current agency rosters and registration processes.
  • Potential partnerships with attending companies.

 Networking Opportunities: Connect with government contracting professionals, agency representatives, potential collaborators, and industry experts.

 Who Should Attend?

Business Owners: Network with peers and leaders in Nebraska's government contracting market involved in county, state, and federal projects.

Entrepreneurs: Learn from successful entrepreneurs and gain valuable advice to elevate your company through government contracts.

Industry Professionals: Expand your knowledge of upcoming projects and selling to the government.

AGENDA

Meet the Buyers (In-Person Only in Omaha, Nebraska)

  • 8:00-9:00: Check-In and Light breakfast
  • 9:00-11:30: Presentations from Agencies and Primes
  • 11:30-12:30: Lunch (Provided)
  • 1:00-4:00: Networking with Agencies and Primes

Participating Agencies:

  • Nebraska Department of Administrative Services – Materiel Division, State Purchasing
  • Department of Veteran Affairs
  • General Services Administration
  • Offutt Air Force Base
  • University of Nebraska
  • City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department
  • National Park Service - Contracting Operations (ConOps) Central
  • Turner Construction Company  
  • Nebraska Department of Transportation Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
  • Omaha Metro Office of Civil Rights and Inclusion
  • JE Dunn Construction
  • Small Business Administration 
  • More TBA soon!

Instructions: 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Payment instructions will be emailed to you after processing your registration. 

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