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Building More
Connections
Opening MBE Hosted Reception Roaming Interviews
Monday, May 8th Enter the FIVE WORD Challenge
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
on the Expo Floor
After exhibitors finish
setting up their booths, Tuesday, May 9th
after the Spot Bid Fair
HUB Coordinators The Media Lounge is on the
work their seminars move at ACCESS 2017
and tables, and after Business Expo. The team will
Toyota procurement be doing short interviews in
professionals impart
knowledge about the booth during the morning FIVE WORD
winning bids . . . it is and then hitting the floor Challenge
time to R-E-L-A-X! Join during the afternoon to get
the fun and excitement your candid reactions to the Take 1
around the Opening Reception of ACCESS 2017
Business Expo. It’s your chance to mingle with the show, business opportunities,
Board of Directors, Senior Level Buying Entity
Representatives, Supplier Diversity Professionals, the business environment
Certified MBEs, State of Texas HUB Coordinators,
the MBDA staff and the D/FW MSDC Council Staff. and the Council. We will be
Make some new connections or mingle with existing streaming the morning interviews in the Media
connections. Food, beverages and great
relationship building is all happening at the Opening Lounge booth all afternoon.
Reception. Business attire is suggested.
Join in the fun of the FIVE WORD Challenge. Tell
BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM us what your company does in just FIVE WORDS!
Business Solutions Pavilion Fair warning – start practicing today.
Tuesday, May 9th Here is ours...
On the Expo Floor
NEW THIS YEAR – MBE Solutions! Meaningful Connections...Impactful Growth
Ÿ Limited Space (4 words!)
Ÿ MBEs Must Be an Exhibitor to participate
Ÿ Participation subject to final Council approval Opportunities Board
The Council has numerous Buying Entities and (located inside the Expo Floor
Certified MBEs with small business and home near the front entrance)
environment solutions. Stop by the Business Tuesday, 9th
Solutions Pavilion and find out how our experts can
help you be more efficient, save money or update ACCESS is all about connecting for opportunities.
your business/home office technology. Ask Stop by the electronic Opportunities Board and find
questions. See demos. Buy solutions! out other chances to bid. Our Public Sector
Agencies and State of Texas HUB Coordinators
Remember... have a host of upcoming bid opportunities. Find out
BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM! if any work for you and your company. Search for
the Red Balloons on the Spot Bid Floor for
additional opportunities not listed.
Closing Reception
Tuesday, 9th
Starting at 3:30 p.m.
Spot Bid Fair Awards Announced
Food | Beverages | Unwind
Time to wind down and relax over a cool beverage
and great finger food. No more selling ... no more
walking ... no more hunting! Just a time to enjoy the
company of others and compare notes over the
successes of ACCESS 2017 and the follow up to
come!
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