Welcome
Welcome to a new approach to learning, networking, and marketing your small business! On August 15-18th, 2011 in New Orleans, LA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Veteran Federal Interagency Council, is hosting the largest nationwide conference of its kind in support of Veteran-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Attendees will be able to connect with program managers and procurement decision makers from the VA and other federal agencies, learn about future requirements, expand business knowledge and contracting opportunities, and use the VetGovPartner Business Network platform to network with potential corporate and government partners. Participants will choose from more than 200 sessions designed to educate both new and established businesses, and to connect them directly to government procurement decision makers.
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And much much more! An expo hall with more than 400 booths will provide optimal time for teaming, networking, and forming other business partnerships. VetGovPartner networking sessions and informal networking meal opportunities will also give participants ample time to benefit from the collective knowledge of conference attendees. Opportunities to learn more about VA benefits and services will also be available.
Don't miss out on the only event of the year where you can learn, exchange ideas,
and network with business peers, federal government agencies,
prime contractors, and industry experts all in one location!
Conference Updates
2011 Speaker Presentations
Thank you for staying connected with us as we wrap up the 2011 National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo! Make sure to keep visiting our matchmaking portal, VetGovPartner (http://www.vetgovpartner.com), to stay in touch with other attendees between now and the 2012 conference to continue networking all year round.
Additionally, the speaker presentations are now posted to VetGovPartner.
Need to Know Before You Go
We are only a few days away from the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo, held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. With over 4000 registrations and 420 exhibiting companies, this is sure to be the best conference to date.
The event staff have compiled important information and useful links for you so you can be prepared for the event.
We wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!
VA to Host Open House in New Orleans
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo in New Orleans on August 15-18. The conference will provide information and opportunities for Veteran-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to network and build partnerships with other businesses and the federal government.
Please note that the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo is managed by Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker) which is independent of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Halfaker is permitted to charge registration and other fees pursuant to a no-cost contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs, under which Halfaker provides conference planning services with no financial obligation to VA.