Pre-registration is now closed.
We will be taking on-site registrations tomorrow (October 14th) starting at 11:00 am at Georgia Perimeter College- Clarkston Campus.
We look forward to seeing you!

Tickets will up to $40 after September 30, 2011

Please join the University System of Georgia and Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine on October 14^th for the 2011 University System of Georgia Procurement Expo & Moving Your Business Forward Conference.

Attendees will gain a wealth of information on:
- Opening the Doors to USG Procurement Opportunities (facilitated by the University System of Georgia)
- Supplier Diversity: What's New in This Changing Economy (facilitated by Georgia Power & Wells Fargo)
- Event Marketing & Social Media Tactics for the Small Business Owner (facilitated by Constant Contact)

Why you should attend the USG North Georgia Regional Procurement Expo 2011
- Network and establish relationships with key decision-makers that possess knowledge of upcoming 
  business opportunities.
- Learn the ins and outs of the University System’s procurement process and how to avoid com­mon
  mistakes.
- Gain information from nationally recognized business consultants on growing your business.
- Receive one-on-one assistance to register with the Team Georgia Marketplace.
- Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Creole cuisine from Copelands® Famous New Orleans Restaurant.
- End the day with a business-to-business net­working reception.

Agenda
Friday, October 14, 2011

·         11:00 a.m. Registration

·         11:30 a.m. Moving Your Business Forward Luncheon Program

·         1:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions

  -   Construction Projects

  -   General Procurement

  -   Information Technology

·         2:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

·         3:00 p.m. Three Concurrent Sessions

  -   The State of Minority Business: Access to Capital

  -   Integrating Email Marketing with Social Media (presented by Constant Contact)

  -   Team Georgia Marketplace

·         4:00 p.m. Three Concurrent Sessions

  -   Public Works Procurement

  -   Supplier Diversity: What's New in This Changing Economy (presented by Atlanta Tribune)

  -   What's Online About You?

·         5:00 p.m. Business-to-Business Networking Reception

About The 2011 North Georgia Regional USG Procurement Expo
The 2011 North Georgia Regional USG Procurement Expo is a one-day event that features exhibits from University System institutions and provides infor­mation on growing businesses, keeping up with advancing technology and wealth building. The event targets small and minority vendors, however, all vendors are welcome.

You will meet representatives from the procure­ment, facilities, and information technology departments of the public colleges and universi­ties in the State of Georgia. In addition, you will network with representatives from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, UGA Small Business Development Center, federal, state, county, and local government agencies and more!

About Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine & The Moving Your Business Forward Conference
Founded in 1987, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine is black Atlanta’s leading source for business lifestyle news. Atlanta Tribune provides relevant, thought-provoking news and information to its readers in order to educate and present ideas, viewpoints and possible solutions that economically, politically and socially empower them. In its 9th year, the Moving Your Business Forward Conference is a one-day event that offers powerful workshops geared toward small business owners, and are facilitated by executives who will walk attendees through hands-on exercises designed to help them cultivate their businesses and move them to the next level.