“National 8(a) Symposium, Investment & Partnering Event”

What:

Business to Business 2009 is: This will be a gathering of small businesses with revenues from $500,000.00  to 500+ million in annual revenues. These are businesses with current federal contracts, existing credit lines, past performance and outstanding potential for success. All companies that will attend will be Minority Business Enterprise’s; Tribally Owned, Alaska Native Corporations, Hispanic, African American, Asian, Native American, Veteran, HubZone, Women owned and Service Disabled Veterans. All of the companies are looking for opportunities to grow their respective businesses. 

This conference will focus on expanding your business into larger procurements, difference geographic regions, and potentially different markets. We will have one morning dedicated to international business opportunities.

Why:

To create Minority business opportunities:

• Creating partnerships, teaming agreements, sharing information and  resources, growing your business.

• To encourage mentor/protégé or joint venture relationships

• Pros and cons of 8(a) contracting

• Developing strategies to balance business

• Expand business base

• Diversify customer types

• Maintain commercial contracts

 Our agency host is the

 Minority Business Development Agency/New York Regional:

MBDA serves minority entrepreneurs across America who are building and

growing their enterprises. In doing so, minority- owned firms are better equipped to create jobs, impact local economies by contributing

 to the tax base and compete successfully in domestic and global marketplaces. With a nationwide network of over 40 business centers and strategic partners, we at MBDA work to meet the needs of our clients. MBDA assists minority entrepreneurs and business owners with consulting services, contract and financing opportunities, bonding and certification services, building business-to-business alliances and executive training.

Our mission is to enhance the national growth and expansion of minority business enterprises. MBDA has served minority businesses since 1969 and is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment

and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. Guided by its mission, MBDA actively promotes the growth and competitiveness of large, medium, and small minority business enterprises..

When:

October 20th and 21^st 2009

Where:

26 Federal Plaza                                           New York, New York

Conference Agenda

8 am to 9 am   Conference  Room E - Registration and Sign in

Doors do not open until 8 AM and look for our signage.  Clearance will be needed for participant’s entry into the federal building.  Have picture ID ready.  If you arrive before 8 am the Plaza Cafe located on the same floor is open for a full breakfast.  Complimentary continental breakfast will be served during registration from 8 am to 9 am.

Day One: Strategic Relationship Identification and   Partnering andTeaming Opportunities:

9:00 to 9:15       Native Prayer and Welcome Remarks by host tribe

9:15 to 9:30       Welcome remarks from Ron Perry, President                

                              National 8(a) Association

9:30 to 9:45      Welcome from MBDA New York Region             

                            Heyward Davenport, Regional Director

9:45 to 10:00    Identification of key staff                                         

                             Ron Uba, Business Development Specialist   MBDA

                             Lorraine Kelsey, Exec. Director Manhattan MBEC / NJ MBEC

10:00 am             Introduction of Professor Greenhalgh-Kay Bills

10:00 am to 11:00      Dartmouth Professor Greenhagh Topic of Discussion:

                                        "Strategic Relationship Building'

11am to Noon    Company introductions/Icebreaker

Each company in attendance will stand up and present their 30 second company introduction:

Come prepared with your companies SOQ and capabilities. Can you bond a 5 million dollar job? 10 million? 30 million? There will be companies with bonding capabilities who need your help to perform. Can you work in multiple geographic regions? Would you like too? Come and learn who is looking for subcontractors to expand their businesses. Make the time to meet and learn everyone’s capabilities, people do business with people. Make the most of your time and schedule for the full two days. It may be that small company you never heard of that becomes the key to landing millions of dollars in contracts.

Noon to 1 pm     New York Style Luncheon!

1 pm to 2 pm      Panel One: 

8a program updates and legislative session outlook will be presented by a panel of experts who have been following the many changes, proposed and real, in the contracting environment. Where is the Recovery money? Are minority companies participating fully in the activities? Why or why not?  If not, when?

2 pm to 5 pm    Business to Business sessions begin – Round 1

Four individual conference rooms and other areas are set aside for companies to discuss next steps, trade qualifications, or stage teaming and partnering opportunities.

This will be the first session of one on one business to business match

Making.  Bring your business cards and notepad with you.

Come prepared to discuss:

“This is what I do, this is what I want to do and I’m in need of…”

5 pm……       Building closes…and we all go to Mary Anne’s down the street.

Early evening business mixer to allow time for your evening events and a night on the town with your new friends.  Plan ahead for a dinner meeting or show on your own. You can see who is coming (list of attendees will be updated daily) and make invitations early or wait and be surprised.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Day Two

8 am to 9 am   Conference  Check-In

Doors do not open until 8 AM and look for our signage.  Clearance will be needed for participant’s entry into the federal building.  Have picture ID ready.  The cafeteria is open for breakfast and we will have coffee and rolls.

9:00 am to 10:15 am Panel One:

Partnering and Joint Ventures with International Partners who want to invest in companies and import technology to the USA.

This panel will be foreign owned companies with an interest in partnering with US companies or investing in US companies.  These are usually high tech firms with expertise in a variety of areas.

Learn about opportunities to engage international companies in your business operations. Direct foreign Investment is a viable way to raise capital and build substantial businesses in your area.

In addition, under SBA's size rules, a concern can be awarded a contract as a small business even if it is a foreign company, provided it has a place of business in the U.S. and makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through the payment of taxes or the use of American products, materials or labor (121.105(a)(1)).

So, in the case of a JV with a foreign company, again, there must be operations in the U.S. and "significant" contribution to the U.S. economy.  If the 51% partner is a U.S. company and the work is being done in the U.S., there should not be any problem.

10:15 am  to 10:30 am  Break.

10:30 am to Noon Panel Two:  

The second panel will be drawn from government experts and other individuals who are knowledgeable about joint ventures and partnering with foreign companies. 

Invited Speakers:

Invest in America

Trade Free Zones

SBA - Man-Li Lin

ITA – Ryan Holloway

Noon to 1 pm           Lunch with more networks opportunities.  

1 pm to 2:45 Business to Business sessions begin – Round 2

Bring your statement of qualifications, bonding capacity, financial capabilities

and marketing packet.

2:45 to 3 pm Break

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm   Business to Business sessions begin – Round 3

Building on a common goal of needs, this is your opportunity to form strategic partnerships and plan your company’s future successes.

4:30 pm to 5 pm. 

Closing remarks and feedback from participants on next steps. Roundtable discussion for announcements, comments, suggestions.

Register at www.national8anyc.eventbrite.com

No Refunds after Sept 30th 2009

·       Other information

Roosevelt Hotel

45th Street and Madison Ave

New York, NY

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   Transportation:

§  By Subway:

1, 2, 3, to Chambers Street station – take the West Broadway exit.  Walk East two blocks (toward City Hall) on Chambers Street to Broadway.  Turn left and walk two blocks to Duane Street/Federal Plaza.  Make a right onto Duane Street for main entrance of Building.

A, C, E to Chambers Street station – take the Church Street exit.  Walk east one block (toward City Hall) to Broadway.  Turn left two blocks onto Duane Street/Federal Plaza.  Turn right onto Duane Street.

J, M, Z to Chambers Street station – take the Foley Square exit.  Cross Lafayette Street to Federal Plaza located on the left.

N, R to City Hall station – walk (towards Chambers Street) north three blocks on Broadway to Duane Street.  Federal Plaza is on the right-hand side of the street.

4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station – take the Reade Street/Duane Street exit.  At Federal Plaza turn left.

§  Major Railways to Subway Stations:

Long Island Railroad to Penn Station.  Take a “Downtown” 1, 2, 3, 9, A, C or E train.

New Jersey Transit to Penn Station.  Take a “Downtown” 1, 2, 3, 9, A, C or E train.

Metro North to Grand Central Station.  Transfer to a “Downtown” 4, 5, or 6 train.

§  Driving Directions:

F  Long Island or Queens:  Take the Long Island Expressway to the Brooklyn/Queens Expressway which crosses the Kosciusko Bridge.  Bear left to the Williamsburg Bridge.  From the Williamsburg Bridge you will exit onto Delancey Street.  Continue on Delancey Street West which becomes Kenmare Street.  Make a left onto Lafayette Street and take to Worth Street then turn right for parking garages.

F  Brooklyn:  Take the Brooklyn Bridge and follow signs to Manhattan heading in the direction to Lafayette Street.  Take Lafayette Street to Worth Street then turn right for parking garages.

F  Upper Manhattan, Bronx or Westchester:  Take the West Side Drive to the Canal Street exit on left.  Continue on Canal Street and turn right onto Lafayette Street.  Take Lafayette Street to Worth Street then turn right for parking garages.

F  FDR Drive:  Take FDR Drive to Houston Street exit.  Take Houston Street to Lafayette Street and turn left onto Lafayette Street.  From Lafayette Street turn right onto Worth Street for parking garages.

§  Parking Garages:  

GSA does not supply parking spaces for guests.  Below are three parking garages in the area:

F  Central Parking System, 101 Worth Street (between Lafayette Street and Broadway),
[212] 619-0415.

F  Icon 24 hr. Parking, 336 Worth Street (between Lafayette Street and Broadway),
[212] 784-1467.

F  Edison Park Fast, 341 Broadway (between Worth Street and Leonard Street)
[212] 226-3552. 

Note:  Parking garages advertise Early Bird Specials.  Please call to confirm.

National 8(a) Association

1200 G Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 286-0557
Fax: (202) 434-8707
Email: info@national8aassociation.org