Friday, November 30, 2018

Building Your Business with the University System of Georgia

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Please join us for the 12th Annual USG Procurement Expo in collaboration with The Blue Book Building and Construction Network hosted by Georgia State University to explore business opportunities with the USG. Network with federal, state, local government agencies and prime construction management firms!

Why You Should Attend

• Learn how to navigate the procurement process of the University System of Georgia in the areas of general procurement, facilities (construction), and information technology 
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• Meet buyers and contracting officers from the public colleges and university in the State of Georgia
• Network with contracting officers from federal, state, and local government agencies
• Build relationships with prime construction management firms currently working with the University System of Georgia
• Business-to-Business networking reception hosted by The Blue Book Building and Construction Network

 

SCHEDULE

Friday, November 30, 2018 (Clarkston Campus)

8:30AM Registration (Building CG - Parking Lot 6)

10:00AM Morning Session (Building CG - Parking Lot 6)

Navigating the University System of Georgia procurement process focusing on construction projects, facilities management, general procurement, and information technology

General Procurement

Moderator: Ms. Karmen Milton, GCPA, GCPCA, USG Procurement Expo 2018   Co-Chair and Assistant Director, Purchasing Department, Georgia State University

Construction/Facilities Management

Moderator: Mr. Rodney Holden, GCPA, GCPCA, Assistant Director of Contracts, Compliance, and Operations, Purchasing Department, Georgia State University

12:15PM Luncheon Program (Building CG - Parking Lot 6)

Invited keynote speaker

                              The Honorable Michael L. Thurmond 

Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb County

2:00PM Reverse Trade Show (Building CN - Parking Lot 6)

4:30PM Business-to-Business Reception hosted by The Blue Book Building and Construction Network (Building CN - Parking Lot 6)

 

Hotel Information

Suggested Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta - Northlake                                                                                  4083 LaVista Road, Atlanta, 30084: 770-938-1200

Double Tree by Hilton Atlanta - Northlake                                                             4156 LaVista Road, Atlanta 30084: 770-938-1026

Holiday Inn Atlanta - Northlake                                                                               2158 Ranchwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30345: 1-800-315-2621

 

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 surrogate attendee must present a copy of the registration receipt or email verification to be admitted to the event.

 

Photo Release

By registering for this evernt, 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.

 

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