Meet contracting officers from over 50 federal, state, and local govt agencies. Register at www.sbtdc.org/events/opportunities

Opportunities 2012 is a one-day conference held on March 19th at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, designed to connect small business sellers with buyers from federal government agencies and large prime contractors. This event features a "reverse" trade show format where small businesses visit booths hosted by government and prime contractors to explore potential buying opportunities. Alongside the trade show, attendees can participate in seminars focused on government contracting. The conference has a strong track record, having hosted eight previous sessions with attendance ranging between 450 and 590 participants and more than 55 booths representing federal agencies and prime contractors. It is supported by prominent political figures including Senators Burr and Hagan, and Representatives McHenry and Shuler. The conference provides a valuable platform for small businesses to gain exposure, network, and develop new business prospects in the government contracting arena. Media coverage enhances the event's visibility before and during the day. It is organized in cooperation with several government entities and overseen by contacts like Stephen L Cannon and Syvera O'Pharrow, who serve in specialist and management roles related to the event. Interested participants can register for booths or sponsorships through the Small Business Technology Development Center’s website. The conference is positioned as an important opportunity within the NAICS code 611430, aligning with business development and training services related to government contracting.