30th annual OMSDC Business Conference and Opportunity Fair
The Title Sponsor this year is ConocoPhillips. The theme is: Vision 2008: Corporations and Minority Businesses Leveraging Partnerships For Future Success.
The OMSDC Business Opportunity Fair is the largest procurement show in the state devoted exclusively to promoting partnerships and business opportunities.
This hallmark event brings together in one location corporate, government and minority business representatives for the purpose of establishing business alliances and partnerships.
The conference gives you the best of the business world -Business Opportunities, Networking, Workshops, Keynote Speaker, Special Events, and useful information.
THE BUSINESS FAIR CAN HELP YOU!
For Minority Suppliers: The conference represents and exceptional marketing opportunity for MBEs to make numerous sales calls to large major corporations, government agencies and other MBEs. MBEs take center stage and showcase their products or services to buyers.
For Major Corporations and Agencies: The conference provides access to the largest and most diverse group of minority suppliers in the State of Oklahoma.
For All Who Attend: Whether you're an exhibitor or a walk-through participant, you'll be challenged and stimulated by opportunities to make new contacts while you enjoy a variety of motivational, educational, and networking events.
- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, July 16, 2008: 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Registration (Doubletree Hotel - Lobby) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Set-Up (Tulsa Convention Center) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Welcome To Tulsa Reception (Doubletree Hotel - 2nd Floor)
Thursday, July 17, 2008: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration (Tulsa Convention Center) 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Exhibit Set-Up (Tulsa Convention Center) 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast (Doubletree Hotel) 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Seminars/Workshops (Doubletree Hotel Meeting Rooms - 2nd Floor)
- Financing Your Business Marketing Your Action Plan For Success The Basics for Success of Your Minority Supplier Development Program Second Tier Purchasing: The Big Multiplier Effect Doing Business With Major Corporations, Tribal Governments, and Universities
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Luncheon (Doubletree Hotel) 1:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Tulsa Convention Center) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BUSINESS FAIR (Tulsa Convention Center) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Booth Dismantling
http://www.omsdc.org/busopp.asp