SMALL BUSINESS EVENT 2019 ARKANSAS REGIONAL INDUSTRY DAY FORUM The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Little Rock District proudly presents the 2019 Arkansas Regional Industry Days on December 10 and 11, 2019. This two-day event will be held at Philander Smith College in the Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center located at 900 West Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive in Little Rock, AR. This event will provide industry the priceless opportunity to network with government as well as other large and small business contractors. Industry Days will also provide an invaluable forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities. Finally, this event will provide training on important contracting topics. This is an excellent opportunity to network with the Government and other Industry Contractors. Businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various government agencies and contracting personnel. This event is open to all industries including: • Construction • Architecture & Engineering Survey • Initial Outfitting • Supplies & Services • and more! Government Agencies invited: • US Army Corp of Engineers - Tulsa District, Kansas City District, Memphis District, Galveston District, Ft Worth District, Vicksburg District, St. Louis District. Little Rock Air Force Base, Army National Guard, Forest Service, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, VA, GSA, National Park Service, Small Business Administration (SBA) and more... Registration opens 4 November 2019. No registration fee is required. Registration ends December 3, 2019. Please complete the registration spreadsheet. Please email the spreadsheet to Lakisha Vance at
[email protected]. ** If you do not register by December 3, 2019, walk-up registration will be available at the event. ** Vendor Booths are available. Space is limited! Contact Diane Priddy at 501-519-0678,
[email protected] or https://www.same.org/arkansas for more information. Parking: Parking available in close proximity to the venue. Lunch: There are many options near the venue in Downtown Little Rock. Host Hotel: A block of rooms are reserved at Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock to include free transportation to and from the event. Book online: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/hr/army-corps-of-engineers-industry-days-2019 or Contact Reservations at 1-866-657-4458, e-mail your request to
[email protected] Offer Ends: November 18, 2019 Day 1 Agenda • Networking Breaks • Government business opportunities briefs ** The SAME Arkansas Post will be hosting a Networking Icebreaker the evening of Day 1, December 10, 2019. Please contact Jan Hicks -Email:
[email protected]. ** Day 2 Agenda • Capability Briefs Please complete the Registration Spreadsheet and the One On One Capability Briefs spreadsheet to register for capability briefs with government agencies. Please email Registration Spreadsheet and the One On One Capability Briefs spreadsheet to
[email protected] by December 3, 2019. The 2018 Arkansas Regional Industry Days Forum provided over $3 billion in contracting opportunities. Twelve government agencies participated and over 125 contractors attended this exciting event. 2018 Government Agencies included: • US Army Corp of Engineers - Little Rock District, Ft. Worth District, Tulsa District, Memphis District, St. Louis District, Galveston District and Kansas City District • Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center (APAC) • General Services Administration (GSA) • National Park Service • Small Business Administration (SBA) • USDA Forest Service This is definitely one event you do not want to miss!