June Procurement Strategy Salon
About this Event
OPEN TO ALL ! MARK THE DATE AND APPLY TO PARTICIPATE!
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Region 757 Chapter Presents:
June Procurement Strategy Salon
Focus: Workforce Innovation for Economic Development and Sourcing Success
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Thursday June 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gather, 249, Central Park Ave., Suite 300, in Virginia Beach, VA
Ample courtesy safe parking * Full Asian breakfast will be served
APPLY TO ATTEND: https://Junestrategysalon.eventbrite.com
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Email VACC at: [email protected]
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Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce #HamptonRoadsChapter invites you to join us for our upcoming Workforce and Economic Development Salon, focused on workforce challenges, procurement best practuces, talent attraction and retention, supplier readiness, and business growth strategies.
Open to industry leaders, government agencies, workforce partners, entrepreneurs, and business executives, this interactive salon offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, build strategic relationships, and gain practical insights that support workforce development, organizational growth, and contracting success.
Why Procurement and Workforce Development and Econmic Development Strategy?
Our Strategy Salon is an intimate problem-solving business growth and procurement strategy session centered on workforce innovation led by regional and statewide small business innovators, coaches, and strategists in June.
Discussion Focus Areas:
Topics include:
- Business needs and workforce alignment
- Operational capacity
- Workforce development tools
- Talent Outreach, Engagement, and Retention
Cross-Sector Engagement
Audience: Expect to meet:
- Government agencies
- Prime contractors
- Suppliers and manufacturers
- Industry leaders
- Workforce institutions
- Technology innovators
- Higher education leaders
Our Executive Engagement Model
Our curated, relationship-driven engagement platforms are designed to facilitate strategic introductions, cross-sector intelligence sharing, solution-oriented collaboration, and actionable workforce insights.
Topics: This salon explores how workforce innovation, supplier capacity, and ecosystem collaboration directly impact innovative workforce solutions, resulting in business effectiveness and contracting success.
Space is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of our salon.
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Speaker 1: Technology Solutions for Business Growth
Tony Harold, President, 757 Digital, an expert in digital solutions with focus on workforce development
Topic Focus:
- Workforce coordination and operational leadership
- Building efficient internal systems
- HR operational challenges and solutions
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Speaker 2: Navigating Procurement Solutions Systems
Tinh Phan, Founder, Chairperson, Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, CEO/Chairman, PNC Group, a manufacturer and building construction company, with 40 years + of experience in contracting and procurement process and manufacturing processes.
Topic Focus:
- Navigating procurement system – Best practices and case studies
- Bid preparation and submission strategies for small business and new and seasoned contractors
- A coaching session for new start ups and - or newcontractors seeking advice from the pros in the small business development space, linking workforce retention and small business success
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Speaker 3: Supplier Outreach Strategies
Farrah Massenberg, President, Inclusive Infrastructure Solutions, with extensive experience in supplier diversity and contract management
Topic Focus:
- Understanding contracting opportunities
- Supplier outreach and positioning
- Branding and marketing for contractors
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Networking & Business Connections
- Meet buyers, suppliers, business development officers, government procurement officers, and educational leaders
- Exchange resources and partnership opportunities at VACC Signature Regional Procurement Salon
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Salon Agenda:
10:00 AM to 10:20 PM: Networking -Registration
10: 20 AM to 10:35 AM : Welcome, Recognition, Special Remarks.
Special Speaker: Captain Janet Days, Director, Economic Development Dept, City of Suffolk - VA
10: 35 AM to 10: 40 AM: Introduction of Members
10: 40 AM to 11: 40 AM: Procurement Salon
Speaker 1: Technology Solutions for Business Growth- Tony Harold
Speaker 2: Navigating Procurement Solutions Systems - Tinh Phan
Speaker 3: Farrah Massenberg, on Supplier Outreach Strategies
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11:40 AM to 12:PM: Q/A – General dialogue and discussion
12:00 PM: Event adjourns
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⏱️APPLY TO ATTEND:
https://Junestrategysalon.eventbrite.com
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Email VACC at: [email protected]
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Space is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of our salon.
Special Speaker: Captain Janet Days
Director, Economic Development Dept
City of Suffolk - VA
Tinh Phan
Founder-Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
Chairman and CEO - PNC Group
Tony Harold
President - 757-Digital
Farrah Massenburg
President-Inclusive Infrastructure Solutions
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 21.05 to USD 26.38
