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Saturday, October 7th - Check-in 7 am, Opening Ceremony 8 am

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BizTalk, the business industry’s answer to TED!  BizTalk is a series of short presentations done by entrepreneurs and business owners like yourself.  The goal? To inspire, encourage, enlighten, and share relatable experiences so you can change the world and find your success.

2 pm - 4:45 pm

BizTalk guest speakers will include

Eric Vincent

Founder and Partner of Black Ink Creative Partners and Producer of the ProcurementCon brand family

Leo Cervantes

Founder Chilangos’ Restaurant Chain, Author, and Highlands NJ Councilman

Dr. John E. Harmon Sr.

Founder and CEO of the New Jersey African American Chamber of Commerce

Sheila Harris-Adams

Founder of Visionary Business Solutions, Chair NAWCAD LKE  & Regional Director NJSBDC at NJCU

Andre Acebo

University President NJCU

Amber Hamlett

Founder and CEO Hamlett Consulting and Public Relations

Ren Parikh

Founder Ideal Institute of Technology

Scheduled:

NYNJ Port Authority,

Union County Economic Development Agency,Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity

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Opening Session Guest Update

JUST ADDED!

Speaker Highlight

Keith D. Wright Sr. Ph.D

 Director of Business Diversity and Capacity BuildingNew York, New Jersey Port Authority 

Meet Keith D. Wright, an expert who’s passionate about expanding opportunities for MWBEs (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) within the Ten Year Multi-Billion Dollar Capital Plan. Throughout his career, Wright has held various civic and community roles, including chairing the Economic Development Corporation, YMCA Capital Campaign, Mayor's Community Development Corporation, and Parking Commission for the City of East Orange, NJ. With his extensive experience and dedication, Keith is committed to making a real difference in the lives of MWBEs and the community at large.

Ren Singh

Founder & COO

Ideal Institute of Technology

Ren worked with the NJ Labor Department to obtain a grant to help train people for lucrative careers in technology right in Atlantic County!

Amy Amoroso

Director

Veterans Business Outreach Center SBA Region II

Amy is an expert on Veterans Small Business Resources and a small business owner who understands what it takes.  No textbook rhetoric here!

Dawn Chartier

Deputy Dir. Office of Small Business NAWCAD LKE - NAVAIR

JB Dix McGuire

Dawn has been with NAWCAD for 40 years. If anyone knows how to help you find your way to selling to the military, it is DAWN!

More Guests Added Daily

Amber Hamlett

Founder/CEO

Hamlett Consulting & Public Relations

One of the youngest women entrepreneurs in NJ, she launched a lucrative PR firm and has been the go-to firm for the C-suite team at Hard Rock AC!

Trib Singh

Founder CEO

Engineering & Information Technologies Inc.

The biggest small business you’ll ever know. Founder of EIT, Trib has multiple contracts with the Federal Government.  You need to meet Trib!

So Worth It!

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 NJSBDC Counseling Team 

Matt Wells

Reg. Dir. NJSBDC at FDU

Adam Toris

Marketing Specialist

Carla Fallone

Sm. Business Advisor

Dominick Valdes

Capital Team Financial Specialist

Rafael Mata

Special Consultant NJSBDC

Melissa Rosario

Senior Small Business Advisor

Ozzie Lourenco

Certification Specialist

Ryan Sylvestri

Sr. Capital Team Advisor

Need More?  Here’s the list of panels

Procurement Assistance - Where are the Small Business Resources

What Not To Do In Government Contracting

Accessing Small Business Capital

Accessing Low Cost and No Cost Small Business Resources

Doing Business with State and Local Agencies

Small Business Funding Opportunities

ONE MORE TO BE ADDED!

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Scheduled Workshops

10 am - 1:45 pm

> Digital Marketing Workshop

> How To Do Business With NAWCAD LKE - JB McGuire/Dix

> Leveraging Contracts

> Grant Resources

> Doing Business With NJCU

> Small Business Marketing Basics

> System of Awards Management (Spanish)

> Assisting Veteran Business Owners

> Writing Financial Proposals

> Artificial Intelligence

> Marketing Strategies

> What is a Capabilities Statement and Why You Need It

> Financial Guidance for Small Businesses

> What Is an 8(a) Certification and Why Is It Valuable

> What is a Capabilities Statement and Why You Need It (Spanish)

> Getting Started With Certifications (Spanish)

> SBIR/STTR - Capitalizing on Technology for Business Growth

> Getting Started in Food and Beverage (Spanish)

> Financial Planning for Your Business

> What a Contracting Officer/Buyer is Looking for

> How to do business with the NYNJ Port Authority

> Grants

> Assisting Veteran Business Owners

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2024 Events

March 11, 2024, at Brookdale Community College

May 2024 at Stockton University Atlantic City

Secret Business Technique: Book your ticket today for ProcurementCon 23 and find Eric Vincent at the event. Whisper SERIOUS to him, and he’ll give you a code for 30% off on any of our 2024 events!

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