ProcureCon 2015, May 6-7

VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Proudly Presents

ProcureCon 2015

The 11th Annual Global
Procurement Conference
& Industry Trade Show

May 6 & 7, Richmond, Virginia
Procure Con 2015 is now open for business

About ProcureCon

Wednesday May 6 (5:30 pm -8:00 pm) – VIP International Networking Reception
Thursday May 7 (8:30 am -4:00 pm) – International Business Procurement Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Richmond, Virginia

Registration is now open 

Match Making Program

It is time for preparing your firm to participate in ProcureCon’s Match Making program

Who Takes Part in Business Matchmaking ? 

The program is specifically tailored to vendors who are  getting ready to do
business with government agencies and large corporations, and international
traders; for economic development agencies wishing to meet potential               international contacts from participating VACC’s Asian country officials,                     international development agency representatives, and other international
business guests

Instructions for obtaining a Matchmaking appointment
Step 1: First: Register to attend and/or exhibit at the conference as our guest .

Step 2: Request to obtain matchmaking appointments by emailing VACC ataabac@aabac.org

Step 3: You will obtain instructions then a list of suitable and available appointments

What is the format for the Matchmaking meetings?

Scheduled meetings are fifteen (15) minutes in length with a five
minute break in between to allow participants to move to their next
appointment. Each year we implement 160 to 200 individual
appointments at the show

General Marketing Tips

Below are some general suggestions on marketing tips.

Before meeting with a prospective clients,  be sure to:

1. Research and learn about all available organizational and mission
of the prospect / potential buyer
2. Provide an overview of your organization’s capabilities statement
or branded marketing collateral package
3. For the SMEs:

a. The first section: Should provide access information on the firm, including procurement and other profile information

b. The second section: Should include firm’s core competencies
capabilities and any unique performance factors

c. The third section: This section should provide any of your relevant past performance contracts and references

3. All information on your profile should be current, unique, to differentiate
the firm in the marketplace, use of relevant key words, past performance information, and backup documentations (Ex: certification paperwork)

View Our Agenda- Speakers- Buyers list at:
www.procureconasia.com

Register by opening this website at your browser 
https://procurecon2015.eventbrite.com

How can I be an exhibitor?  A sponsor?
Contact Ms My Lan Tran at aabac@aabac.org or Tel  804 344 1540.

REGISTER NOW!

Stay tuned for the next edition of Conference Newsletter for new information!

We thank our promotional Sponsors and Partners: The Federal Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Directors Inter-Agency Council (“OSDBU Council”) – PTACs-  The US- Malaysian Chamber of Commerce- US- Indo Chamber of Commerce- US- ASEAN Business Council- Washington China Chamber of Commerce- JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) New York