Alliance South Atlantic 2008

May 15, 2008 Jacksonville, FL

US NAVY,NAVFAC and the US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS have joined forces to provide opportunities for SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.

The 3rd Annual Alliance South Atlantic Small Business Procurement Fair is moving to Jacksonville and the Prime Osborn Convention Center! The event has grown in size and depth each year and we are excited about the prospects for this year. The networking at this event cannot be compared to any other single marketing medium. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES!

Event Information:

Thursday, May 15 includes the Trade Show, MatchMaking Meetings, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and workshops.

Early Bird: $140.00 per person by April 18, 2008.
Standard Registration: $165.00 per person through May 12, 2008
On-Site Registration: $195.00 per person after May 12, 2008
Exhibitor Booths: $525, Government/Non-Profit $350

See the full schedule for details.

Why is this event so important to your business?

A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories. This is your opportunity as a supplier to identify potential new contracting sources and network with buyers and other attendees.

• Make hundreds of face-to-face contacts in one day
• Receive contact information for buyers and contracting officers
• Meet companies that could potentially become "partners" in preparing proposals and contracts

UNBELIEVABLE VALUE FOR YOUR TIME. CAN YOU ACCOMPLISH THE SAME SITTING AT YOUR DESK FOR 8 HOURS ???!!!

What is the format for the day?

The MatchMaking area will be located in the center of the Exhibit Hall with exhibits around the perimeter.

• MATCHMAKING MEETINGS: Pre-Registered Attendees and Small Business exhibitors will be able to schedule their own meetings with prime contractors and government agencies. This can be done approximately two weeks before the event. The earliest registrants will be able to schedule first.
• TRADE SHOW: Exhibit Booths will be laid out around the perimeter of the Exhibit Hall facing the MatchMaking area in the center of the Hall. Because of space restrictions, a limited number of booth spaces are available for this event.
• WORKSHOPS: A series of workshops will be on-going throughout the day detailing success strategies for doing business with the government.
• STRUCTURED NETWORKING: For both the Continental Breakfast and the Lunch, tables will be labeled with different industry categories such as engineering, environmental, information technology, etc. We recommend sitting at appropriate tables and taking the opportunity to network with similar companies. This should be an opportunity for you to meet others and facilitate partnering, alliances or joint ventures for bidding on larger projects.