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#5 - PC23 Meet These Heavy Hitters
Heavy Hitters! Time's Running Out To Meet Them
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Saturday, October 7, 2023, 8am to 5pm
Did You Know?
57% of businesses stated their revenue grew significantly due to government contracting opportunities, with an average increase of 61%
Building relationships with procurement agents can increase your chances of winning government contracts
Get Connected and Grow Your Business!
NJSBDC Clients Get 50% OFF!
Use this Coupon Code at Checkout:
NJSBDC3170PC23
Ready to Meet These Heavy Hitters?
Speaker Spotlight
Keith D. Wright, Sr., Ph.D.
Business Diversity Operations Director
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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.

Speaker Spotlight
Dawn Chartier
Deputy Director
NAWCAD Lakehurst Office of Small Business Programs
Ms. Chartier has served as the Deputy Director for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) since 2004. She is responsible for ensuring NAWCAD Lakehurst is in compliance with the various laws and regulations governing the Small Business Program. She advises the NAWCAD Lakehurst Acquisition Community of new or changing public laws and political interests affecting NAWCAD Lakehurst’s Small Business Program and has served as a Department of Defense Mid-Atlantic Regional Council member.
Get Ahead With Our Procurement Experts!

Emory Edwards
Dir. Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

Kelly Brozyna
CEO/State Director
NJSBDC

Ren Parikh
Founder & COO
Ideal Institute of Technology

Melissa Rosario
Senior Small Business Advisor

Amy Amoroso
Director
Veterans Business Outreach Center SBA Region II

Sheila Harris-Adams
Regional Director NJSBDC at NJCU, Chair NAWCAD LKE

John Blackstock
District Director NJ
SBA

Amber Hamlett
Founder/CEO
Hamlett Consulting & Public Relations

Dr. Marvin Walker
Dean
NJCU School of Business

Eric Vincent
Founder and Partner of Black Ink Creative Partners, ProcurementCon Brand Producer

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

Jatinder Singh
Owner and CPA, Account Vision LLC, Senior Business Counselor, America's SBDC

Andre Acebo
University President New Jersey City University

Bob Palumbo
Regional Director
NJSBDC at Rutgers School of Business Camden
Scheduled:
Union County Economic Development AgencyHudson County Office of Business Opportunity
What Are You Waiting For?
Okay, But How Will These Experts Help Me
Win Gov Contracts?
Get the Big Picture with Expert Panels
10:15 am - 12:30 pm
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
MORE COMING SOON!
Map Each Step of the Way with Expert 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 Veterans Business Owners
Get Even More with BizTalks!
2 pm - 4:45 pm

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.
October 7th is Just Around the Corner!
A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!






















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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A Big Thank You to Our Email Sponsor!


Saturday, October 7, 2023, 8am to 5pm
Did You Know?
57% of businesses stated their revenue grew significantly due to government contracting opportunities, with an average increase of 61%
Building relationships with procurement agents can increase your chances of winning government contracts
Get Connected and Grow Your Business!
NJSBDC Clients Get 50% OFF!
Use this Coupon Code at Checkout:
NJSBDC3170PC23
Ready to Meet These Heavy Hitters?
Speaker Spotlight
Keith D. Wright, Sr., Ph.D.
Business Diversity Operations Director
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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.

Speaker Spotlight
Dawn Chartier
Deputy Director
NAWCAD Lakehurst Office of Small Business Programs
Ms. Chartier has served as the Deputy Director for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) since 2004. She is responsible for ensuring NAWCAD Lakehurst is in compliance with the various laws and regulations governing the Small Business Program. She advises the NAWCAD Lakehurst Acquisition Community of new or changing public laws and political interests affecting NAWCAD Lakehurst’s Small Business Program and has served as a Department of Defense Mid-Atlantic Regional Council member.
Get Ahead With Our Procurement Experts!

Emory Edwards
Dir. Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

Kelly Brozyna
CEO/State Director
NJSBDC

Ren Parikh
Founder & COO
Ideal Institute of Technology

Melissa Rosario
Senior Small Business Advisor

Amy Amoroso
Director
Veterans Business Outreach Center SBA Region II

Sheila Harris-Adams
Regional Director NJSBDC at NJCU, Chair NAWCAD LKE

John Blackstock
District Director NJ
SBA

Amber Hamlett
Founder/CEO
Hamlett Consulting & Public Relations

Dr. Marvin Walker
Dean
NJCU School of Business

Eric Vincent
Founder and Partner of Black Ink Creative Partners, ProcurementCon Brand Producer

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

Jatinder Singh
Owner and CPA, Account Vision LLC, Senior Business Counselor, America's SBDC

Andre Acebo
University President New Jersey City University

Bob Palumbo
Regional Director
NJSBDC at Rutgers School of Business Camden
Scheduled:
NYNJ Port Authority
Union County Economic Development AgencyHudson County Office of Business Opportunity
What Are You Waiting For?
Okay, But How Will These Experts Help Me
Win Gov Contracts?
Get the Big Picture with Expert Panels
10:15 am - 12:30 pm
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
MORE COMING SOON!
Map Each Step of the Way with Expert 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 Veterans Business Owners
Get Even More with BizTalks!
2 pm - 4:45 pm

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.
October 7th is Just Around the Corner!
A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!






















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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