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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Buffalo Niagara MWBE & SDVOB Training Day Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview:\nThe work is coming. Will your business be ready? \nThe 3rd Annual Buffalo Niagara Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Training Day Conference & Expo returns Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\, with a full day dedicated to helping businesses prepare for contracting opportunities\, strengthen their operations\, and build relationships with the people making purchasing decisions. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Return of Readiness: Less Talk. More Execution\,” puts the focus on practical strategies businesses can use to compete for and successfully perform on government and corporate contracts. \nThe conference brings together entrepreneurs\, procurement professionals\, government representatives\, corporate buyers\, and business development organizations for interactive training\, panel discussions\, networking\, and an expo designed to connect businesses with opportunities. \nFor women business owners\, particularly those who are MWBE-certified or considering certification\, this event offers an opportunity to better understand the procurement landscape and what it takes to move from certification to contracting. \nNAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara is pleased to share this community opportunity with our members and fellow business owners who are interested in expanding their networks\, strengthening their competitive position\, and pursuing new business opportunities. \nConference Highlights\nThe program features panel discussions and hands-on bootcamps focused on procurement readiness\, business development\, and growth. \nFeatured Panels: \n\nThe Buyer Blueprint\nBeyond the Checkbox\nUntapped Opportunities\n\nInteractive Bootcamps: \n\nBuild the Bid\, and Make Sure It Pays\nAI at Work\nCan Your Business Grow Beyond You?\nWork the Room\n\nAdditional programming includes an interactive Procurement Expo and Matchmaker\, a Readiness Standard™ Cohort Graduation\, opening remarks from Senator April Baskin\, and a Veterans Color Guard Ceremony. \nWhy Attend?\nWhether your business is newly certified\, actively pursuing contracts\, or preparing for larger opportunities\, the conference is designed to help you understand what buyers need and how to position your business to compete. \nParticipants will have opportunities to explore procurement requirements\, improve their approach to responding to solicitations\, learn how to use artificial intelligence in their operations\, and connect with potential buyers and business partners. \nThe conference also emphasizes an often-overlooked part of contracting: preparing your business to deliver successfully once you win the work. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT \nLocation: 500 Pearl Street\, Buffalo\, NY \nEvent Format: In-person conference\, training sessions\, procurement expo\, and networking \nPresented By: The RARE Place\, Inc. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is available through the official conference website. \nREGISTER HERE \nVisit www.TheMWBEConference.com for additional conference details\, ticket information\, and program updates. \nPresented by The RARE Place\, Inc. | Shared with the NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara community as a business community event.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/3rd-annual-buffalo-niagara-mwbe-sdvob-training-day-conference-expo/
LOCATION:500 Pearl\, 500 Pearl Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center at Canisius University":MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
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