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From the President

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Meaningful Connections ...Impactful Growth

Going Further...Together!

ACCESS 2017 Business Expo is all about access to connections that can take
your business further, faster! If anyone knows about going further, it is our
signature Buying Entity sponsor – Toyota and MBE Sponsor – RD Data
Solutions. Join us for two days of fast-paced connections designed to create
impactful growth for minority-owned businesses and our Buying Entity Partners.

Each year the expo adds new innovative opportunities to connect. This year is
no different. Look what is in store for you:

Margo J. Posey Day One - May 8th

President Ÿ MBE CEO Academy presents Procurement – The Buyer Perspective –
Find out from Toyota procurement professionals 1) The Toyota Procurement

Way, 2) Before, During and After the RFP, 3) Business Strategies and more.

Gain a wealth of information that can assist you in putting your best foot forward..

Ÿ Doing Business Texas Style Contract Spot Bid Fair – MBEs, last year over 71 State Agencies and HUB

Coordinators were here ready to do business with you. Let’s make sure we don't leave any money on the

table. Find out how to do business with State Agencies and make winning bids!

Ÿ Opening Reception – If you think this is just another reception, think again. This is where to find the power

house Buying Entity representatives, the Board of Directors and leading MBEs. Make some meaningful

connections over great food and conversation.

Day Two - May 9th Join over 1200 attendees seeking to make
connections during the ACCESS 2017 Business
Day two is when the real work begins. This is no time to Expo. Participate in the largest and most diverse
be shy. Make connections that start building business expo in the Southwest. It is where
relationships for your business and your department! meaningful connections can lead to sourcing
Ÿ One-on-One Matchmaker Power Pitch – A chance solutions, strong partnerships and impactful
growth in North Texas!
to enhance and grow your business often begins with
a simple conversation. No promises...no pressure.

Just the chance to sit down for a 1-on-1 introductory

session to explore the possibilities and get to know each other better.

Ÿ Round Tables – If you don’t have a Matchmaker, don’t despair! A starting point to begin to build

relationships and discuss “how to do business” can be found by participating in the Round Table sessions.

MBEs, have your 30-second elevator speech ready! Who knows? You might be sitting next to your next new

client.

Ÿ FIVE WORD Challenge and On Floor Media Interviews – This year the Media Lounge is traveling around

the floor to interview YOU! Join the fun of the FIVE WORD Challenge and have a chance to win a prize. Tell

us about your company in FIVE WORDS only! Here’s your chance to be seen and heard by our fabulous

Media Lounge crew. Who knows? You might be a star in the making!

Ÿ Opportunities Board – It’s all about business opportunities and we will have upcoming opportunities listed

on our interactive Public Sector Focused Opportunity Board along with Spot Bid Fair Opportunities.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers. Register today to attend and/or

sponsor. Start making meaningful connections at ACCESS 2017 Business Expo!

Meaningful Connections...Impactful Growth