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Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) October
October 22 @ 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), “Where Business Takes Place” in October.
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) October Focus – “Doing Business with Our Federal Agencies – Navigating the Maze of Federal Contracting”
The Forum will feature Key Representatives from some of our more active Federal Agencies as we enter Fiscal Year 2025. They will discuss upcoming Projects, Initiatives, and related business opportunities.
Keynote Presentation
Participating Representatives will discuss how to do business with their respective Educational Institutions while reviewing upcoming Projects, Initiatives, and related business opportunities.
Keynote Presenters
- Mark Winchester, District Director, Houston, SBA
- Albert Garza, Lead Small Business Specialist supporting Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, General Services Administration
- Monica Craft, Small Business Specialist, Office of Small Business Programs – NASA-JSC
- Representative to be Announced – Office of Small Business Programs, Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Eric Cobb, Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Le Kisha Douglas, Contracting Officer, DIV 111 Commercial Acquisition Team, Network Contracting Office, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
- Jason Wilson, Director, U.S. Commercial Services, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Marshette Turner Ray, Director, MBDA Business Center Houston
- Ram Ramaswamy, Senior Advisor, APEX Accelerator – University of Houston – Bauer
We look forward to having you join us. Typical attendees include:
| 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…. |
Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) October 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
Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) October Sponsors, Contributors and Strategic Partners
Learn more about the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF)
Visit the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) Website to learn more. “Where Business Takes Place”. This monthly event helps businesses of all sizes grow through:
- Connecting
- Networking
- Educating on government and corporate projects, bids, and opportunities.
Contact
Milton Thibodeaux
Phone: 832.216.2185
Email. miltonthibodeaux@gmail.com