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"Creating A More Educated Georgia"

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Christina Hobbs, University System of GeorgiaE-mail: christina.hobbs@usg.eduPhone: 404-657-2514

or

Annette Evans, University of GeorgiaE-mail: amevans@uga.eduPhone: 706-542-7066

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Procurement exPo 2012

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"Opening the DOOrs tO Usg prOcUrement OppOrtUnities"

october 15, 2012tHe University of GeorGia

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Procurement exPo 2012

HOW to REGISTER for the uSG Procurement exPo 2012?

Name

Company

Address

City

State Zip

E-mail

Phone

No. of attendees: x $35 per person = $ Names of attendees:

Please choose which Breakout Session you will attend:

1:00 p.m. __ Construction Projects __ General Procurement __ Information Technology

Special Accommodations (Please check):

I, or someone of my party, require(s) accessibility.I, or someone in my party, require(s) a vegetarian meal.

WHAT iS the Procurement exPo?

October 15, 201211:00am Registration11:30am Luncheon Program featuring Cassius Butts, U.S. SBA Southeast Regional Director and Chris Hanks, Lecturer and Entrepreneur Director 1:00pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions on Doing Business with the USG 1. Construction Projects 2. General Procurement 3. Information Technology2:00pm Exhibits Open3:00pm Two Concurrent Sessions4:00pm Two Concurrent Sessions

WHEN iS the Procurement exPo?

WHERE iS the Procurement exPo?

The University of GeorgiaTate Student CenterGrand Hall - 5th Floor45 Baxter StreetAthens, GA 30602

WHY you Should attend the uSG Procurement exPo 2012?

• Network and establish relationships with key decision-makers that possess knowledge of upcoming business opportunities

• Understand the ins and outs of the University System’s procurement process and how to avoid common mistakes

• Gain information from nationally recognized business consultants on growing your business

• Receive one-on-one assistance to register with Team Georgia Marketplace

• Discover essential information for entrepreneurial success

• Learn about valuable resources provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration

HOW MUCH doeS it coSt to attend the Procurement exPo?

Only $35.00 per personRegistration Deadline: October 1, 2012

Mail completed form, along with all registration fees, to:

Board of RegentsATTN: USG Procurement Expo270 Washington Street, SW - Suite 7045Atlanta, GA 30334

FEI 58-6002348

Make check for total payable to:USG Procurement Expo

The 2012 USG Procurement Expo hosted by The University of Georgia is a one-day event that features exhibits from University System institutions and provides information on navigating the System’s procurement process. The event targets small and minority vendors; however, all vendors are welcome.

You will meet representatives from the procurement, facilities, and information technology departments of the public colleges and universities in the State of Georgia. In addition, you will network with representatives from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, UGA Small Business Development Center, federal, state, county, and local government agencies. You will also have the opportunity to meet construction management firms currently working with the University System of Georgia.