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Thank you for choosing to visit GPC online today. Join us at Government Procurement Connections “GO THERE” happening April 11-12, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Now in its 20th year, GPC is the premier conference shining brightly from the Southwest region of the United States. GPC 2012 – GO THERE features four powerful expos under one roof, face-to-face meetings, information packed Industry Forums, and opportunities to introduce your products or services to over 200 local, state and federal agencies and large prime exhibitors. Add GPC 2012 to your schedule and register, today. GPC 2012 - Go There! offers an experience that maximizes small, minority, women and veteran-owned businesses' connections in the local, state and federal government sectors.
In today's marketplace, we understand small businesses must invest their time and money in a way that helps grow their business. We get that! And that is why GPC 2012 is about:
I encourage you to register now and plan to take part to help grow your business. Don't forget to reserve your seat for our Face-to-Face session this year.
Thanks again for visiting GPC online. We look forward to serving you on April 11th and 12th, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Go there!
Helen L. Callier
GPC 2012 Chair
Bradlink LLC, President
P.S. It's GPC's mission to provide connections to small businesses. If you have questions about GPC 2012, feel free to contact us at 1.888.781.7740.
About
A Brief History of GPC
When the Economic Development and Monitoring Section of the Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance office was established, one of the first items on the agenda was to survey MWBE owners to determine their most critical areas of need. The top responses were access to contracting opportunity information, networking and contacts.
What better way to meet these two objectives than to provide a forum where MWBEs can interface with contracting and procurement representatives from each City department in order to learn about their respective contracting opportunities? Thus, City Connections was born.
The first event, held May 1996, was on a small scale, in the center ballroom of the George R. Brown Convention Center. At the following year’s event, state agencies, banks and resource agencies, free workshops and seminars, and the Awards Luncheon were added.
In 1998, the name changed to Government Procurement Connections, as our scope expanded to include representatives from the City, County, State, and Federal governments, making GPC the first intergovernmental contracting fair in the nation.
Government Procurement Connections further evolved to include the Port of Houston, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Houston Independent School District, and a host of government contractors and other exhibitors interested in providing direct access to small and MWBE business owners. Face to face networking sessions provide excellent opportunities for quality interaction.
The future is bright for GPC. Commitment, dedication, and the hard work of a number of government and resource agency employees and business owners spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S for Small, Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business owners in Houston.
Government Procurement Connections, has evolved into a collaborative effort between local, state and federal government entities. This unique event marks an exciting new day in inter-governmental cooperation and information accessibility regarding government contracting opportunities.
A host of elected officials have thrown their support behind GPC, recognizing that small and minority and women business owners play a valuable role in our economy, and must be provided with the information and resources that will help them become more competitive.
Participants at GPC will have the opportunity to meet with more than 200 City, County, State and Federal representatives involved in purchasing, construction, and professional services contracting. This year’s event will also include METRO. Representatives from banks and other organizations committed to assisting Small and Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/MWDBE) firms will also be represented during the Contracting Fair. In addition, some governmental agencies and private sector firms will award contracts “on the spot.”
Dynamic speakers will present informational seminars geared toward educating participants about the responsibilities of owning and operating a business, and other timely topics. Another highlight of the day is the Awards Luncheon, which recognizes outstanding contributions to S/MWDBE development. Tickets to the luncheon are available for $60 per person.
We appreciate the contributions of all GPC sponsors and supporters for helping to make GPC 2012 our best event yet.
Committee Members
Helen Callier |
GPC 2012 - 2013 Planning Committee Chair |
Sheila Philipps |
GPC Logistics and Facilities Arrangement Committee Chair |
| Cleve Baker Retired SBA |
GPC Logistics Co-chair |
Tiko Reynolds Hausman |
Committee Vice Chair GPC Face-to-face Committee Chair |
| Valerie Coleman SBA Sr. Procurement Liaison |
GPC Face-to-Face Committee Co-chair |
Trice Johnson |
GPC Technology Committee Chair |
| Mike Flory EEEC President, Ft. Bend County Economic Development Director |
GPC Industry Forum Committee Co-chair and Lead of Ft. Bend Region Spotlight Special Forum |
| Rhonda Cummings Synergy Solutions, President |
GPC Marketing Committee Chair |
| Danielle Keys Marketing Consultant |
GPC Cares (Volunteers) Committee Chair and Chair GPC Young Entreprenuers (YE) |
| Raynese Edwards PPG Sr. Outreach Manager |
GPC Industry Forums Co-chair |
| Goodwille Pierre, ESQ Houston Airport System Office of Business Opportunities |
GPC VIP Reception Chair |
| Other Key Committee Members | |
April Day |
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| Ty Houston Insight Consulting, Principal |
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Daniel Villegas |
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Kimberley Morgan |
Government Procurement Connections is the pre-eminent procurement event for the gulf coast.
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