2026 | Annual Procurement Summit & Business Expo
Mon, Oct 26
|McKimmon Conference & Training Center
This isn’t just an event—it’s the builder’s blueprint for success. Together, we break down silos, strengthen networks, and lay the foundation for thriving veteran and military spouse-owned businesses across North Carolina.
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
About the event
Our 2025 Annual Procurement Summit & Business Expo, isn’t just an event—it’s the builder’s blueprint for success. Together, we break down silos, strengthen networks, and lay the foundation for thriving veteran and military spouse-owned businesses across North Carolina. Are you ready to BUILD your legacy?
Procurement Summit Pillars:
The Builder’s Mentality – Entrepreneurship as a Communal Mission. We believe in collaboration, leveraging resources, skill sets, and collective knowledge to build a thriving ecosystem for Veteran and Milspouse entrepreneurs in NC.
Contracting Blueprint – The landscape is shifting. Gain real-time insights from industry experts on navigating government contracts, positioning your business for success, and securing a sustainable pipeline of opportunities.
Expanding your Framework – Building Stronger Connections. Engage with representatives from diverse industries, share ideas, and gain insights from fellow business owners to expand your reach and impact.
Foundation Forward – The Pitch Competition. Take center stage and showcase your business for a chance…
Tickets
NON MEMBER:Procurement Summit
This ticket is for the procurement summit and includes: -Admission -Breakfast -Lunch -Hors d'oeuvres -1 drink ticket to cocktail hour -Swag Bag -Chance to enter pitch competition (must be pre revenue/a new business) -Lifetime connections and access to opportunities!
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
MEMBER:Procurement Summit
This ticket is for the procurement summit and includes: -Admission -Breakfast -Lunch -Hors d'oeuvres -1 drink ticket to cocktail hour -Swag Bag -Chance to enter pitch competition (must be pre revenue/a new business) -Lifetime connections and access to opportunities!
$125.00
+$3.13 ticket service fee
Platinum Sponsor
Premier statewide partner recognition; top logo placement on sponsor materials; website recognition; featured recognition at major NC Vet Biz events; opportunity to support or co-host workshop/panel/session; VIP access when available; premium summit visibility; newsletter/social recognition; annual impact recognition; recognition certificate.
$25,000.00
+$625.00 ticket service fee
Gold Sponsor
Prominent logo placement; website recognition; recognition at major events; opportunity to support panel/workshop/business education session; complimentary summit tickets; social media/newsletter recognition; networking access with veteran and military spouse business owners; annual sponsor acknowledgment; recognition certificate.
$15,000.00
+$375.00 ticket service fee
Silver Sponsor
Logo recognition on sponsor materials; website recognition; recognition during sponsored events; social media mention/newsletter listing; limited complimentary event registration; opportunity to distribute approved materials at select events; recognition certificate.
$7,500.00
+$187.50 ticket service fee
Bronze Sponsor
Name or logo listed on sponsor materials; recognition at select events; group social media thank-you; sponsor acknowledgments; discounted or limited complimentary event attendance when available; recognition certificate.
$3,500.00
+$87.50 ticket service fee
Community Org. Sponsor
Sponsor recognition connected to NC Vet Biz programming; name or logo listed based on level; verbal recognition during select events; social media mention; optional approved handouts or sponsor table based on availability; recognition certificate.
$2,500.00
+$62.50 ticket service fee
Main Summit Sponsor
All summit signage; main room PowerPoint feature; full-page brochure/digital program feature; podium recognition and speaking time; one-year corporate membership; eight summit tickets; promotional email recognition prior to event; logo on event landing page; recognition certificate.
$15,000.00
+$375.00 ticket service fee
Lunch Sponsor
Four summit tickets; lunch area table signage; podium recognition; brochure/digital program feature; one-year corporate membership; speaking time during lunch; recognition certificate.
$12,000.00
+$300.00 ticket service fee
Breakfast Sponsor
Two summit tickets; breakfast area signage; podium recognition; brochure/digital program feature; one-year corporate membership; recognition certificate.
$7,500.00
+$187.50 ticket service fee
Social Hour Sponsor
Two summit tickets; social hour signage; podium recognition; brochure/digital program feature; one-year corporate membership; recognition certificate.
$6,000.00
+$150.00 ticket service fee
Exhibit Hall Sponsor
Two summit tickets; exhibit hall signage; podium recognition; one-year corporate membership; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
$5,000.00
+$125.00 ticket service fee
Workshop Sponsor
Two summit tickets; approved promotional item placement in workshop rooms; workshop room signage; PowerPoint feature; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
$4,000.00
+$100.00 ticket service fee
Coffee Break Sponsor
Two summit tickets; coffee break table signage; PowerPoint feature; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
$2,500.00
+$62.50 ticket service fee
Swag Bag Insert Sponsor
One approved branded item/flyer/resource/promotional insert in official attendee bag; recognition in brochure/digital program; recognition certificate; sponsor must provide minimum 200 pieces; all materials must be approved and received by deadline.
$2,000.00
+$50.00 ticket service fee
(EXCLUSIVE) Tote Bag Sponsor
Four summit tickets; company logo on official attendee tote bags; PowerPoint feature; one-year corporate membership; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
$5,000.00
+$125.00 ticket service fee
(EXCLUSIVE) Lanyards Sponsor
Four summit tickets; company logo on all attendee lanyards; PowerPoint feature; one-year corporate membership; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
$5,000.00
+$125.00 ticket service fee
Total
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