#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:

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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!

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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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A Big Thank You to Our Email Sponsor! 

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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:

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!

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Instagram icon
YouTube icon
TikTok icon
Twitter icon
Website icon

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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