Area businesses are invited to learn how to sell their products and services to large corporations and government entities at the 2014 Supplier Summit. Meet directly with buyers and business licensing representatives to learn common procedures for procuring vendors; steps to becoming a qualified suppliers; process for receiving and responding to proposals; information on women-owned business certifications, and more.

Breakout Sessions:

9:30 am - 10:10 am — Prepare Your Business for Government Agency Procurement Bids, by Tom Ritch, Inc
As you've noticed, there are a number of state and local government agencies represented at the 2014 Supplier Summit.  They want to engage with small business representatives.   What's required to effectively address these opportunities? We will help you outline some simple steps needed to create relevant business documentation before you start the bidding process.  There will be time for questions and general discussion.
 

10:30 am - 11:10 am - Keep Employees Safe and your Workman’s Comp Cost Low, by CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company, formerly SCF of Arizona
All businesses with 1 or more employees are required to carry workers compensation insurance and should have a safety plan in place. Learn tips on how businesses can manage their exposure, reduce their costs and create a culture of safety. Attendees will take with them materials on managing their work comp program, a safety plan template to build or update their safety plan, and a tip sheet of easy to implement tools and resources.

11:30 am - 12:10 pm -  Proactive Facilities Management - by Comprehensive Risk Services
Does your annual budget include the cost of water damage restoration, mold remediation, asbestos and/or lead abatement? If not, then you need to know how to prevent property damage to your business and, if disaster strikes, what measures you can put into place to reduce claims and expensive repairs.

The following agencies will be represented...
ADOT
American Indian Education Fund
American Valet
APS
Arizona Commerce Authority
Arizona Department of Corrections
ASU
AZPTAC
Batteries Plus
BidSource
Boeing
Chandler Unified School District
City of Mesa
City of Phoenix
City of Queen Creek
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert & SanTan Elegante Conference Center
Gila River Indian Community
Gilbert Hospital
Gilbert Public Schools
Maricopa Community Colleges
Mesa Public Schools
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Gilbert
Southwest Gas Corporation
SRP
State of Arizona
The Spectrum at Val Vista
Town of Gilbert
ViaSat
Wellsprings Therapy Center of Gilbert
Women's Business Enterprise Council