Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop

Our Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop series connects vendors with buyers from several state and local agencies. Each will share what they are looking to buy currently, what is in their pipeline, and how to connect with them directly. Parcticipants will gain insights on how our small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work and learn strategies for mining public data to help with their business development efforts.

In addition you will have the opportunity to connect with various resource partners in the region that can assist you in the development of your business so that you can compete with greater confidence.

What to expect:

Attendee Check - in and Refresments - 9:30 a.m.

Program starts promptly - 10:00 a.m.

Open Networking - 11:30 a.m.

What You Need To Know:

• There is no cost to attend.
• Advance registration is required.
• You will have plenty of time to connect and network.
• Don't forget to bring business cards and capability statements.
• Parking: Free parking.
• Maryland law requires a person to be 21 years of age or older to enter a casino gaming floor.
• Special accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov.

NOTE: In addition to the purchasing team at Ocean Downs Casino, we will be posting a full list of procurement professionals from participating state and local agencies, departments, universities, and resource partners here. So make sure to visit this registration page often, as well as our website, gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov

Thank you to our hosting & collaborating partners!