CONNECT: Meet the Buyers & Ask the Experts
About this Event
The event begins with a dynamic panel featuring procurement professionals, supplier diversity leaders, and business experts from leading organizations who will share practical insights on:
- How to become a vendor
- What buyers look for in potential suppliers
- Common mistakes businesses make
- Certifications and supplier diversity opportunities
- Building relationships that lead to contracts
Featured Panelists (additional panelists to be announced):
- Michels Corporation
- Schreiber Foods
- Packers
- Additional corporate and government procurement leaders
Ask the Experts – Interactive Business Huddles
Following the panel, attendees will participate in three rounds of facilitated discussions led by experienced business professionals and subject matter experts. Choose the topics most relevant to your business and engage in small-group conversations designed to answer your questions and provide practical, actionable advice.
Confirmed Experts include:
- Tax & Accounting – Quinesha McNeal, MHS Professional Services
- Marketing & Branding – Jan Botz, Botz Communications Consulting
- Business Law & Legal – Rebecca Kellner, McCarthy Law
- Insurance & Risk Management - Vince Cha, American Family Insurance
- Business Growth & Strategy –Ken Dombrowski,
- Banking & Access to Capital – BMO
- Government Cotracting - Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
- Additional experts to be announced
Business Resources & Vendor Showcase
- Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG)
- Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
- Small Business Development Center(SBDC)
- Department of Administration (DOA)
- Employment Resources Inc. (ERI)
- SCORE
- Greater Green Bay Chamber
- Chambers of Commerce
- Financial institutions
- Economic development organizations
- Government agencies
- Business service providers
Who Should Attend?
• Small business owners
• Entrepreneurs and startups
• Existing and prospective suppliers
What to Bring
• Capability Statement
• Business Cards
• Questions for buyers and experts
• A willingness to make new connections
Event Schedule
2:30 PM – Registration Opens
3:00 PM – Welcome & Procurement Panel
3:30 PM – Expert Station Round 1
3:50 PM – Expert Station Round 2
4:10 PM – Expert Station Round 3
4:30 PM – Open Networking & Buyer Connections
5:30 PM – Event Concludes
Confirmed buyers, experts, lenders, government agencies, and resource partners will be announced as they are confirmed.
Space is limited. Register today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet buyers, ask experts, and build relationships that can help move your business forward.
For assistance preparing for buyer meetings, contact Matthew Christman at [email protected] or 414-270-3600.
Learn more about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program, click here.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to network and gain insights into financial strategies and government-market opportunities for your business. Register now and secure your spot at this dynamic event!
Where is it happening?
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