Join us at Fairfax County’s highly acclaimed annual Small Business Forum (previously the Vendor Forum). Take advantage of learning from business experts and connect with county procurement representatives. Bring your entrepreneurial spirit and learn how to grow your business opportunities. REGISTER HERE.

2018 Vendor Forum

Thursday, October 11, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

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View our list of speakers and workshops

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 10 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. Coaches will be available for individual sessions of 15 minutes.

Please contact jason.im@fairfaxcounty.gov to reserve an appointment time. If you capacity is met, please visit the table outside Conference Room 232 to be placed on a stand-by list

Small Business Forum Details

The Small Business Forum is a free annual event hosted by Fairfax County created to provide a forum for small businesses to interact directly with county procurement representatives. Hosted in conjunction with the Fairfax County Small Business Commission, the Small Business Forum provides an intimate and interactive setting for suppliers to:

• Network with Fairfax County departments and business support organizations
• Discover marketing and business fundamentals that can help grow your company
• Explore alternative options for funding your business
• Learn how to properly and effectively pursue work with Fairfax County

The Reverse Tradeshow is the heart of the Small Business Forum where Fairfax County departments and business support organizations are ready to discuss suppliers’ capabilities and their requirements face to face. This is a great opportunity to make procurement decision makers aware of suppliers’ offerings as they look to expand their network. View the List of Exhibitors.

Speakers and panel discussions are scheduled prior to the reverse trade show offering insights and professional advice from experts and business leaders from varied fields.

NEWS AND NOTES

• Look out for a free webinar titled Performance Management Made Smart by SHRM after the Small Business Forum!
• Connect with local and international SBA organizations seeking small businesses for contracts and cybersecurity active subcontracting contacts.

QUESTIONS?  Contact the SBC Staffer