The City of Chesapeake Purchasing Division, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Supplier Diversity, invites you to attend the Chesapeake Vendor Fair and Networking Event on May 30, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
This event is a valuable opportunity to connect with procurement professionals from the City of Chesapeake and surrounding localities. Attendees will gain insight into how to do business with the city and engage in meaningful business-to-business networking.
PROPOSED AGENDA
8:30 am - 9:00 am - Registration Check-in & Networking
9:00am - 9:15am - Welcome by SBSD & City of Chesapeake
9:15 am – 12:15 pm – Vendor Fair
12:15 - 12:30pm – Closing Remarks by City Procurement
12:30pm - Adjourn
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITY:
If your business offers any of the professional services listed below, you may be eligible for a complimentary exhibit table. Availability is limited and tables will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Construction (Contractors License)
Architecture and Engineering
Legal Consulting
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Janitorial
Medical Services (occupational, physical and speech therapy)
Public Relations and Advertising
EXHIBIT TABLE REQUIREMENTS:
Businesses requesting an exhibit table must be in good standing with the State Corporation Commission (SCC)—this will be verified—and must hold a current business license (where business is physically located) which will be required to confirm your reservation. You will be provided a table and 2 chairs. Setup 8:15am-8:45am.
For additional details and to reserve an exhibit table, please email angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov directly. Tables are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We are seeking a diverse range of businesses across the professional service categories mentioned above.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS ATTENDEE:
To attend the event, simply register on this Eventbrite page. Each attendee must register individually.
We look forward to seeing you on May 30th at the Chesapeake Conference Center!
REGISTERED ATTENDEES WILL BE SENT A REMINDER THE DAY BEFORE EVENT
