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Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) June
June 18 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am CDT
Join the B2G Victory Team and come by our table at the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) – June, “Emergency Preparedness – Planning and Preparing for a Disaster.”
The GHBP is excited to “Make a Positive Difference” in 2024 and will continue to:
- Provide a venue that “Makes Business Happen” for Houston’s small and minority business community and the community at large.
- Connects key contacts that lead to contracts and financing
- Facilitate management and technical assistance
- Assist in the growth and development of the Houston Community
- Generates real business Success Stories
Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) – June Focus “Emergency Preparedness – Planning and Preparing for a Disaster”
Join us as we hear from Representatives of some of our most active Agencies, Institutions and Departments as they review Emergency Preparedness as it relates to natural Disasters and Pandemics. Also, we’ll identify related business opportunities in the Response, Recovery, Rebuild, Resiliency, and Mitigation Phases as we entered Hurricane Season on the Gulf Coast on June 1, 2024.
Agenda
7:30 am: Registration & Breakfast Served
7:30 am: Exhibit Booths will be Open for Networking
8:00 am: Exhibit Booths Close for Program
8:10 am: Opening Ceremony
8:15 am: Opening Remarks
8:30 am: Keynote Panelists – Representatives from Agencies and Institutions review responsibilities and related business opportunities
9:45 am: Strategic Partner Introductions – New Projects and Initiatives
9:00 am: Strategic Partner Introductions – Procurement and Finance updates from Houston area Agencies and Institutions
10:00 am: Exhibitions Booths Reopen for Networking
11:00 am: Event Ends – Booths Close
Opening Remarks
- The United Way
- Downtown Management
Keynote Panelists
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Texas Division of Emergency Management
- Texas General Land Office
- Harris County Flood Control District
- Harris County Homeland Security & Office of Emergency Management
- City of Houston Office of Emergency Management
- American Red Cross
Highlighting
- Business to Business Networking Opportunities with Strategic Partners (Corporate, Government, & Institutions).
- Business Interactive Sessions & Tip of the Month.
- Project Announcements & Initiatives.
- Business Opportunity Presentations.
- One-on-One Networking Session.
- Exhibitor Presentations.
Typical Attendees
| Prime Contractors | Corporations | Federal Government Agencies |
| State Government Agencies | Local Government Agencies | School Districts |
| Colleges & Universities | Small Businesses | Woman-owned businesses |
| Veteran-owned businesses | Minority-owned businesses | LGBTQ-owned businesses |
| State of Texas HUB Coordinators | Business Development | Project Managers |
| Buyers | Small Business Coordinators | Many more…. |
Admission
No cost to attend!
Registration
No pre-registration is required! However, we ask that you drop your business card at the registration table!
GHBP Sponsors, Contributors and Strategic Partners
About the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP)
Overall, this monthly event helps businesses of all sizes grow through:
- Connecting
- Networking
- Educating on government and corporate projects, bids, and opportunities.
Furthermore, to learn more about the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF), visit their website!
Contact
Milton Thibodeaux
Phone: 832.216.2185
Email: miltonthibodeaux@gmail.com