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Procurement Conference & Expo (PROCON) 2014
ABAOC’s signature event PROCON – Procurement Conference & Exporting – is scheduled on September 25, 2014 at the Disneyland Hotel, and historically welcomes over 300 small business owners annually. ABAOC’s commitment is to continue educating these businesses to position themselves for existing and future corporate procurement opportunities….
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Disneyland Hotel
ABAOC Members online registration………..FREE
Non Members online registration………………….$25
ABAOC Members at the door………………………$25
Non Members at the door……………………………$50
Exhibitors (per table)…………………………………$100
Exhibitors – After Aug. 30th (per table)…………$125
Highlights at PROCON are our small business panels where small business success stories share the challenges encountered. Our Corporate Partner panel is asked to provide technical details and insight as a roadmap to success.
This particular event also serves our corporate partners and sponsors – it allows both small and large companies the opportunity to showcase their products and services, leveraging the buying and selling exposure to the public.
Business “matchmaking” appointments are being scheduled with corporations to individually meet with small business owners to discuss opportunities. This year ABAOC will be administering small business criteria according to each corporate participant. Small businesses meeting these requirements will have an opportunity to meet face to face with Corporate Procurement. Companies not yet prepared to meet the procurement criteria will have an opportunity to meet with small business coaches and corporate diversity members to discuss further development and scheduling for continuing workshops in preparation for next year. To schedule your appointment, contact the office (949)222-2291

Looking for some new providers
The following list is what we have received from our Corporate Sponsors and Attendees as to what they are currently looking for or need.
If you can offer one or some of these services/products, Call Natasha today to setup your Business Matchmaking session or to participate in the Small Business Exchange conducted during PROCON 2014!
Here is the opportunity that you were looking for! Set yourself up for success! Register today!
Industries, products and services requested by corporate sponsors for business matchmaking this year
- Legal – Litigation, Labor, Regulatory
- Telecommunications Network Construction
- Cell Site Construction
- Network Services Construction – In Plant
- Creative Services & Marketing
- Professional Services (excluding Supplemental Staffing)
- MRO (Maintenance, Repairs, Operations)
- Construction
- Architectural & Engineering
- Food & Beverage
- Supply Chain (Transportation & Warehousing)
- Trucking haulers
- Geotechnical firms
- Pipeline welders
- Pipes, valves and fittings
- Paving
- Pipeline construction
- Traffic control
- Fencing
- Relocation Services
- HVAC Services
- General Contractor
- Emergency Response Services
- Paving/Grading
- Manhole Restoration
- Fire Protection
- Micropile Foundations
- Energy Efficiency
- Trenching & Conduit
- Electric Services
- Tree Trimming
- Advertising & Media Services
- Air/Ground Transportation
- Consulting Services – Engineering, financial, legal
- Electric and Gas Commodities
- Engineering
- Environmental
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Webinar Dates & Times:
• Tuesday, August 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM (PDT)
• Wednesday, August 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM (PDT)
Procurement & Export/Import Opportunities Conference
- Luncheon Reception with Keynote Speakers from Presidents/Executives of Government Agencies and Fortune Companies
- Business Seminars with Opportunities for You to Ask Questions Directly to Any Panel Speaker
- Networking Lounge After- Event