You are invited to Idaho’s largest reverse vendor tradeshow designed exclusively for you! Connect with procurement hubs across the state to showcase your products or services and explore valuable resources for business growth. Join over 150 business owners at the Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium, where you can attend insightful breakout sessions and network with seasoned contractors and subcontractors. Don’t miss out—register today to unlock opportunities!
Join us on JUNE 11th, 2024
Come Prepared
- Bring your capability statement: Attend APEX Accelerator Online Capabilities Statement Training in May!
- Practice your “elevator pitch”
- Work with a Idaho APEX consultant to get your SAM.gov registration active
Live Training with Experts
- Gain insider knowledge and real-world experience from seasoned professionals
- Participate in interactive workshops designed to enhance your skills
- Understand solicitations | Set-aside Certs | Cybersecurity | Marketing Strategies | Subcontracting | SBIR/STTR | SBA MPP
Networking
- Develop effective relationships with GovCon agencies and other Idaho businesses
- Meet the “Bigs” Prime Contractors
General Agenda-
*Not final, changes can still occur
7:15 – 8:00 am Check-in & Packet Pick-up / Breakfast Buffet
8:00 – 8:35 am Opening Ceremonies
8:35-9:25 am Exhibitor Hall Opens- Agency Networking
9:35-10:25 am Breakout Session #1
1. Breaking into the Federal Marketplace: Meet the Buyers
Org. 1 – FEMA – Kevin Biesecker
Org. 2 – ID Nat Guard/AF – Jeffrey DeHaven
Org. 3 – Forest Service – Chad Bullock and Jason King
Org. 4 – Bureau of Reclamation- Kristal Jones
2. SBA Mentor/Protégé Program: Gain Experience and Success with Yuri Dyson
3. Marketing Your Company for Contract Success: Be Seen – Make Money with Beth Myers
4. Cashing in on Your Bright Ideas: America’s Seed Fund for Innovators (SBIR/STTR) with Teresa McKnight and David Noack
10:25 – 11:30 am Exhibitor Hall – Agency Networking
11:30 am – 12:50 pm Lunch & General Session (Exhibitor Hall Closed from 11:30-12:50)
11:45 am -12:00 pm McAlvain Companies, INC: A Prime You Should Know About
12:00 -12:50 pm KEYNOTE: Fortifying Your Defenses: Essential Strategies for Cybersecurity
1:00 -1:50 pm Breakout Session #2
1. Shrink the Bidding Pool with Federal Certifications: Do You Qualify?- Tobin Dixon
2. Increase your Capabilities through Teaming and Joint Ventures- John Mattox -Schoonover & Moriarty Law
3. Going Nuclear! Doing Business with Idaho National Lab- Brett Horsburgh
4. How Manufacturing Fits Into the Federal Marketplace- Grey Beaudry/Alex Stutzman
2:00 – 2:50 pm Breakout Session #3
1. Navigating Federal Solicitations for Contracting Success: Christina Lopez- MHAFB
2. Jumping on the SLED: Selling to the State, Local and Education Sectors
Org 1 – Idaho Department of Purchasing – Valerie Bollingert
Org 2 – Ada County Procurement – Alyssa Ellington
Org 3 – Boise State Procurement – Logan Brudenell
Org 4 – Idaho Department of Transportation – Ronnie Winks
3. Understanding the Importance of Surety Bonds: When and Why- Tobin Dixon
4. To The Rescue: Working with FEMA During Disasters- Kevin Biesecker
3:00 – 3:50 pm KEYNOTE: Avoid Costly Mistakes: Critical Legal Updates FY24 with Schoonover & Moriarty Law
3:50 – 4:00 pm Closing Ceremonies / Prize Drawing
The $99 fee per person includes:
- Parking in the Lincoln Garage
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Full Day of Workshops
- Agency Networking
The best lot to park in for this event is the Lincoln Garage directly across the street from the Student Union Building.
Parking will be included with your registration with code.
What is the cost to attend?
- $99 per person, including breakfast, lunch, and a full day of training!
Does each agency person need to pay the $99?
- No government, state, or city agencies, as well as small business serving Non-Profits, will receive two free registrations with their booth registration. If you want to bring more people, please message Idahoapex@boisestate.edu, and we will invoice you $49 per additional guest.
Do I have to attend all day?
- No, you do not have to attend all day, but we strongly suggest that you do! This symposium will be full of amazing opportunities to grow your network and your knowledge!
The Springhill Suites By Marriot
424 E Parkcenter Blvd
Boise, ID 83706
Room Rate $189.00
Book your group rate for Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium
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Agency Registration
With over 250 business owners expected to attend this event, the ISBCS will provide your agency or company with experienced contractors and subcontractors alike.
Governmental/State/Municipality/Non-profit Agency Value:
No cost participation. Vendor reception evening before. Limit 2 attendees.
Register for a booth today!
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