Small Business Conference

2013 Small Business Conference

Connect, Collaborate, Commit

April 11, 2013

Grand Hyatt Washington

In a time when information technology and a mobile society have captivated our personal and business environments, it is not unusual to find small businesses at the brink of creative innovations. The 7th Annual SBC will capture that innovative spirit, making the Connection a reality; establishing a platform for Collaboration, where we are working together to achieve a common goal; and institutionalize a level of Commitment.

SBC 2013 Plenary Events will focus on:

• White House Update
• The 2nd Annual Smack Down Session
• CXO Panel

SBC 2013 Breakout Sessions will focus on:

• Session 1: Keeping It Real: What is Fair and Reasonable Pricing?
• Session 2: Beyond the Capabilities Pitch, RFI and E-blast: Isn't There a Better Way to Market?
• Session 3: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You: How Do New Regulations Impact Small Business?
• Session 4: Winning Isn't Everything: What Customer Service Techniques Drive Success?

SBC 2013 Government Agency Workshop sessions:

• Enable teams from 12 Government agencies to discuss specific objectives the agency is looking to accomplish and how Small Businesses can help them achieve these goals.
• The Agency’s representatives will include members from the following offices:

• Chief Information Office
• Contracting and/or Procurement
• Programs or Projects, and
• OSDBU

• Each individual Agency will support two 60-minute panel discussions, with a Q&A period
• Will each address specific questions