Port of Call - Savannah!
Come to the 11th Annual University System of Georgia (USG) Procurement Expo hosted by Armstrong State University. At USG Procurement Expo 2017 you will explore business opportunities with the University System of Georgia. Network with federal, state, and local agencies and prime construction management firms.
Join us for the luncheon program highlighting business opportunities with Georgia's ports, Chatham County, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and the City of Savannah!
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
8:30AM Registration
10:00AM Morning Session
Navigating the University System of Georgia procurement process in the areas of construction projects, facilities management, and general procurement
General Procurement
Moderator: Ms. Daphne Burch, USG Procurement Expo 2017 Co-chair and Procurement Director, Armstrong State University
Construction/Facilities Management
Moderator: Ms. Katie Twining, Associate Vice President fo Facilities, Georgia Southern University
12:15PM Luncheon Program
This year we will explore business opportunities with the Savannah ports and shipping industry
Moderator: Mr. Vince "The Voice" Bailey, Vince Bailey Productions
Luncheon Panel
Mr. James C. "Jamie" McCurry Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ports Authority
Mr. Connell Heyward MWBE Coordinator Chatham County Purchasing & Contracting
Ms. MarRonde Lumpkin-Lotson SEC Administrator Savannah Entrepreneurial Center City of Savannah
Ms. Sabrina Scales Director of Finance and Business Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
2:00PM Exhibits Open
Visit with procurement officials from the University System of Georgia, federal, state, and local agencies, and prime construction management firms
Hotel Information
When registering, please mention that you are attending an event at Armstrong State University and would like the Armstrong rate.
Fairfield Inn I-95 South, 17027 Abercorn Street, Savannah 31419 Call 912-925-5050 for the Armstrong Rate $91.00
Springhill Suites by Marriott, 11317 Abercorn Street, Savannah Call 912-920-3784 for the Armstrong Rate $96.00
TownPlace Suites by Marriott, 11309 Abercorn Street, Savannah Call 912-920-9080 for the Armstrong Rate $84.00
Cancellation Policy
Due to pre-registration costs and guarantees, refunds or credits are not extended for this event. However, registrations are transferable. On the day of the event, the substitute attendee must present a copy of the registration receipt or email verification to be admitted to the event.
Photo Release
By registering for this event, I grant to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the USG Procurement Expo. I authorize the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose including, for example, such purposes as publicity and web content.