Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop
Are you interested in contracting opportunities with state & local government agencies?
We are pleased to invite you to the Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop on March 20th at the Horseshoe Casino-Baltimore. This exclusive event is designed to provide valuable insights into engaging with the State of Maryland and local partners in the City of Baltimore, empowering your business to grow and succeed.
Learn how the State of Maryland's small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work, identify which agencies and departments buy what you sell, and meet procurement officers during the open networking session. You will also connect with various resource partners to learn more about their small business services.
Connect with procurement professionals from over 20 key state and local agencies, departments, universities, and our City of Baltimore partners at this live event.
You will gain valuable insights into the products and services each entity regularly purchases, discover what they are currently looking to buy, and learn about upcoming procurement opportunities.
Participants include:
Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
Baltimore City Department of General Services
Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Baltimore City Department of Transportation
Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Maryland Department of the Environment
Maryland Department of General Services
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
Maryland Department of Human Services
Maryland Department of Information Technology
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Maryland Insurance Administration
Maryland State Treasurer's Office
MDOT - Motor Vehicle Administration
MDOT - Office of Small and Minority Business Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Who should attend?
Small business owners, including firms owned and operated by minorities, women, and veterans, interested in doing business in the state contracting arena as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
When:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
9:30 a.m. - Attendee check in and refreshments
10:00 a.m. - Program
11:15 a.m. - Open networking
Where:
Horseshoe Casino - Baltimore
Harbor Room1525 Russell St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Register Now:
What You Need to Know:
- There is no cost to attend.
- Advance registration is required.
- You will have plenty of time to connect and network.
- Don't forget to bring business cards and capability statements.
- Maryland law requires a person to be 21 years of age or older to enter
- a casino gaming floor.
- Parking: Free parking for those attending this event only - you must validate your ticket before exiting. Park on Levels 4 & 5, upon entry you will be directed to Casino Level 1 to the Harbor Room.
- Special accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.
gov.
