WHERE: Courtyard Erie Ambassador Conference Center, 7792 Peach St, Erie PA 16509 WHEN: Thursday, 22 August 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:30 pm. Registration begins at 8:30. SPONSORED BY: The Northwest Commission PTAC with assistance of the US Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo and Pittsburgh Districts, the US Small Business Administration and other Federal and non-profit small business advocate agencies. COST: FREE FREE FREE Registration is through Constant Contact and may be accessed thru the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DyNET2019 The DyNet Team is pleased to announce the return of DyNet North (Erie) after several years' absence. All new and revamped, it promises to be better than before! Same great format of energetic free-flow networking with government agencies and large prime contractors. Same opportunities to learn more about doing business with the government and with other government agencies. There's something for everyone! Registration is limited, so register early! You can reach the homepage of the event via www.dynetworking.com to read what it's all about. Note the Erie page has not yet been posted however, the main DyNet page is very informative. NOTICE! The Federal government is buying and Federal Prime contractors are looking for qualified subcontracting partners! Also present will be the US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, which does much work within lakes Erie and Ontario, as well as the Pittsburgh District which has multipurpose reservoirs and recreation areas within the northern portions of PA and OH. Small Businesses interested in the federal market are encouraged to attend this FREE regional event. Government agencies and prime contractors in a wide range of NAICS from Western Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Michigan as well as national representatives from NAFSUP and NETL will be there to find qualified small businesses to help them meet federally mandated goals. While this is regional event, all small AND LARGE contractors are invited to participate-past attendees came from 10 states. Dynamic Networking for Small Business (DyNet)will give the region's small businesses the networking opportunities to match their capabilities with multiple federal agencies and prime contractors all at one convenient location and in one day. Through the combined efforts of the Northwestern Commission PTAC, small business assistance agencies, Federal partners such as the US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo and Pittsburgh Districts, the US Small Business Administration, Pittsburgh Office, and other federal, state, and local participants, this networking event makes a host of resources available to small businesses that it otherwise would not have access to without expending a great deal of time and effort. Large business prime contractors will also be on hand to help mentor and partner with their small business brethren and this networking event is what it is all about. This is not structured matchmaking; it is a high-energy networking day without agendas, guest speakers, and a lot of other fluff. Creating a venue where networking is the main event brings everyone to the table - it is amazing what can get done over a cup of coffee. Small Business attendees are encouraged to maximize their time networking as well as take advantage of the learning opportunities offered. PLUS, organizations that support small businesses in the federal market will also be on hand to share their expertise. Workshops are also scheduled for presentation by multiple agency Subject Matter Experts. Networking runs concurrently with the training. Attendees can manage their own schedule, mixing training opportunities with networking. You may come and go as your schedule permits. The training schedule will be furnished to the registrants once finalized. Finally, as a special treat, DYNET is hosting Mr. Guy Timberlake, CEO of the American Small Business Coalition (https://theasbc.org) as keynote speaker during the lunchbreak. If you are interested in expanding your business opportunities in the Great Lakes Region, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU. If you are a large prime contractor and need to find qualified small businesses as subcontracting partners, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU. Some of the agencies & prime contractors that are scheduled to attend this year's event are: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh/Buffalo Districts - National Energy Technology Lab - Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) - U.S. Small Business Administration - Veteran's Administration Contracting - Kokosing Construction, Div. of Durocher - BENCOR, a Keller Company - PA COSTARS - Mascaro Construction - 84 Lumber - ...and many more. Dynamic Networking is a cooperative venture sponsored by the Northwestern Commission PTAC with assistance from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U. S. Small Business Administration, and other Federal partners. Federal Agency participation in this event is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of the Northwestern Commission PTAC or any other participating person or entity. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact POC listed for more details.