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Spring 2023 Conference | April 20 | Omaha, NE | More Information Below

Fall 2023 Conference | October 17-19 | Scottsbluff, NE | Download Calendar Invite to Save the Date!

April 20 | Omaha

Meet the Buyers is Nebraska's premier government contracting conference where businesses can advance their contracting knowledge, connect with other business owners, and network directly with agency representatives and buyers. Don't miss the chance to meet directly with new potential buyers and other govenrnment contracting industry people. Register now to save your spot! 2023's Conference is Hosted by the NBDC APEX Accelerator (formerly Nebraska PTAC) and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

Confirmed Agencies to Date:

  • Offutt Air Force Base
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • General Services Administration
  • Department of Veterans Affairs - Construction Team 2
  • Nebraska Army National Guard
  • National Park Service
  • Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (State of NE Purchasing)
  • Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
  • Metropolitan Utilities District
  • Metro (Transit)
  • Union Pacific
  • Turner Construction
  • University of Nebraska Purchasing
  • City of Omaha - Human Rights and Relations
  • Small Business Administration
  • Society of American Military Engineers
  • More TBA!

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TESTIMONIALS

"We usually find two to three new contractors that we work with from these [Meet the Buyers] events."

- Terry Morgan, Zorinsky Federal Building Manager, General Services Administration

"We followed up with a few of the vendors and have partnered on projects with them."

- Brett Walton, Ironhide Construction


CONTACT

Please contact Daniel Kuchar at dckuchar@unomaha.edu or 402-853-3933 with any questions you have.


MEET THE BUYERS FAQs

Q: Is there a cost to attend the Meet the Buyers Conference?

A: Our Spring 2023 conference is free to attend.

Q: Will lunch be served during the event?

A: To keep the Spring 2023 conference free, we will not be serving a lunch. Conferencegoers can grab lunch from multiple on-campus restaurants or a wide variety of eateries a few minutes from the conference location.

Q: What is the parking situation?

A: Free parking will be available in Lot E directly north of the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center. Overflow traffic can also park for free at First Christian Church just down the street (6630 Dodge St.). There are other paid options on-campus if you would prefer that.

Q: What should I bring with me to the conference?

A: You should at least bring some paper/notebook and a writing utensil. We also encourage you to bring multiple copies of your capability statement, and plenty of business cards. Additionally, having a well-written elevator pitch ready to go is handy as well. For help developing a capability statement and/or elevator pitch, please contact one of our consultants.

Q: Is this conference only for people already doing government work?

A: Absolutely not! We encourage people in all stages of their government contracting journey to attend as everyone can learn something new, make important connections, and promote their business in a low-stakes environment.

Q: Can my business have a booth at the event?

A: Unlike past years where companies could pay for a booth, the Spring 2023 conference does not provide that option. Participating agencies and local partner organizations will be the only organizations with booths.

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