The Greater Baltimore Chapter

of the

Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

is proud to sponsor and cordially invites you to participate in the

4th Annual Alliance Baltimore Small Business Procurement Fair

The 4th annual Alliance Baltimore Small Business Procurement Fair is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center. The Procurement Fair organizer, ShoWorks Inc, and the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber know that regional small businesses will profit by meeting with the 50 plus agencies and prime contractors in attendance. .

When: Thursday, November 12, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, It includes the Trade Show, MatchMaking Meetings, Continental Breakfast, Lunch (SUBTRACT $25 from attendee registration IF YOU DO NOT WANT LUNCH) and workshops.

Where: Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (Phone: 410-649-7000).

Schedule of Events: For a full calendar of events please click HERE.

Registration: Attendee Registration/Badge and Directory pick-up will take place on November 11, 2009, starting at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

• Early Registration: $150 through October 9;
• Standard Registration: $185.00 per person through November 6:
• Late Registration: $225.00 per person after November 6.

There are three ways to register:

• Secure Online Registration - Click HERE
• Download and print this form and fax or mail it to ShoWorks Inc.
• Call ShoWorks, Inc. at 509-838-875

Cancellations: If received in writing, cancellations will be accepted until October 09, 2009, with a full refund minus 30% handling fee. No refunds will be granted after October 09, 2009. Name substitutions will be accepted at any time.

Matchmaking Meetings: Register to meet procurement officers and project managers ranging from prime contractors such as ARINC Inc., BAE Systems, Johns Hopkins University, Lockheed Martin, and Verizon, to government agencies such as Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland Environmental Service, Maryland Office of Procurement, Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority and Naval Facilities Engineering Command. 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.

Exhibitor Booths: $650 thru October 9, $695 after October 9. 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.

Fee includes a 8' x 10' booth space and 8' high back drape, 3' side drape, one 6' x 24' covered table, two chairs, 2 luncheon tickets, a 7' x 44' identification sign, admission to all sessions for booth personnel and access to the On-Line Event Guide. It also includes MatchMaking Meetings. Early registrants schedule first. Electrical and Internet access charges are additional. MatchMaking Tables and Resource Tables include 1 lunch.

Government/Non-Profit: $450 thru October 9, $495 after October 9. (includes 2 attendee registrations.)

Why is this event so important to your business?

$6.4 Billion!!! That’s how much money the State of Maryland awarded in goods and services in 2008. Maryland has the most aggressive Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program in the country with 20.3% MBE participation and a goal to increase that by another 4.7%. Learn how to take advantage of the multitude of opportunities to sell to government and large prime contractors. Government contractors share their secrets. Discover which of the over 60 federal, state and local agencies are looking for companies services and products. YOU set up YOUR OWN 15 minute one-on-one Pre-Scheduled MatchMaking Meetings as soon as you register! Get Noticed! Market your Company to the over 400 people expected.

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 dozens 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 while sitting at your desk for 8 hours???!!!
What is the format for the day?

Keep in mind -- THIS IS A TOOL IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS. DO NOT EXPECT TO WIN A CONTRACT ON-SITE. Ask pertinent questions.