Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop

Are you interested in contracting opportunities with state & local government agencies?

We are pleased to invite you to the Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop on March 20th at the Horseshoe Casino-Baltimore. This exclusive event is designed to provide valuable insights into engaging with the State of Maryland and local partners in the City of Baltimore, empowering your business to grow and succeed.

Learn how the State of Maryland's small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work, identify which agencies and departments buy what you sell, and meet procurement officers during the open networking session. You will also connect with various resource partners to learn more about their small business services.

Connect with procurement professionals from over 20 key state and local agencies, departments, universities, and our City of Baltimore partners at this live event.

You will gain valuable insights into the products and services each entity regularly purchases, discover what they are currently looking to buy, and learn about upcoming procurement opportunities.

Participants include:

• Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development
• Baltimore City Department of General Services
• Baltimore City Department of Public Works
• Baltimore City Department of Transportation
• Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
• Maryland Department of the Environment
• Maryland Department of General Services
• Maryland Higher Education Commission
• Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
• Maryland Department of Human Services
• Maryland Department of Information Technology
• Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
• Maryland Insurance Administration
• Maryland Judiciary (Courts)
• Maryland Lottery and Gaming
• Maryland State Police
• Maryland State Treasurer's Office
• MDOT - Motor Vehicle Administration
• MDOT - Office of Small and Minority Business Policy
• Bowie State University
• Coppin State University
• Towson University
• University of Maryland Global Campus

What to expect:

Attendee Check - in and Refresments - 9:30 a.m.
Program starts promptly - 10:00 a.m.
Open Networking - 11:15 a.m.

What You Need To Know:

• There is no cost to attend.
• Advance registration is required.
• You will have plenty of time to connect and network.
• Don't forget to bring business cards and capability statements.
• Maryland law requires a person to be 21 years of age or older to enter a casino gaming floor.
• Parking: Free parking for those attending this event only - you must validate your ticket before exiting. Park on Levels 4 & 5, upon entry you will be directed to Casino Level 1 to the Harbor Room.
• Special accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to

Thank you to our partners & sponsors!

Event Venue

Horseshoe Baltimore Casino, Harbor Room, 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, United States