SMALL BUSINESS EVENT - HHS OSDBU - "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Event in COLUMBIA, SC

"Getting Back 2 Business" FY18 Outreach Event in Columbia, South Carolina ABOUT THIS EVENT The U.S. Department of Health and Human (HHS) Services and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host its First Annual "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Event in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Registration will open at 7:00AM. The event will begin at 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The HHS "Getting Back 2 Business" Small Business Outreach Event will provide an opportunity for small businesses to build relationships, interact and network with the Department's procurement officials, Federal Agencies and HHS Top 25 Prime contractors. The HHS Program officials are looking to bring contracting opportunities to you if you meet their criteria and NAICS Code. In addition, small businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various HHS procurement and prime contractors that will be vetted in advance to ensure a fit that will benefit both small businesses and the HHS Program Officials. You will also learn how to engage and do business with the Department and the prime contractors and other Federal agencies. Event Activities: - General Session with HHS and SBA Resource Partners. - Procurement News and Information - Business Development Insights - Question & Answer Periods - One-on-One Matchmaking - Networking for Business TIME: Event: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Onsite Registration: 7:00 am - 8:00 am EVENT DATES & LOCATION: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College 7300 College Street Irmo, SC 29063 COST: FREE - there is no cost to register REGISTRATION For businesses, there is a limit of 2 representatives per company per event. Please note that the total registration is limited. Pre-registration is required and limited. Registration will close when it is full. A registration link is provided at http://www.cvent.com/d/3tqr88 If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so that someone on the wait list can participate. If you have questions regarding the event, please contact conference support at OS contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000. Who should attend? Small businesses interested in being educated about federal procurement opportunities. Why should I attend? - Familiarize small businesses with the processes and procedures associated with federal government contracting. - Gain insight on identifying and pursuing contract opportunities with HHS. - An opportunity for small businesses to meet with Government representatives - Consider HHS spent over $24 Billion dollars in contracts last year; $5 Billion of them in prime contracts to small businesses You will also have the opportunity to register for matchmaking/counseling appointments with representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), large prime contractors, and other government agencies. I'm a small business owner and can't stay for the entire event due to job commitments. Can I attend part of the workshop? We understand that your client and business responsibilities may overlap with the workshop schedule. However, this is an opportunity for you to get information on the federal government contracting process; participate in matchmaking sessions with representatives from the ten HHS Operating Divisions (OppDiv), representatives from prime contractors, and representatives from other related organizations; and network with potential teaming partners. You will get a positive benefit from attending and the event is a good use of your valuable time. I already know the basics of government contracting. How will this workshop help me? The federal government contracting environment is not static. At this event you will get up-to-date industry information, as well as insight directly from HHS representatives and prime contractors. You will also have the opportunity to interact with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) OSDBU representatives who will be on-site during the event.