2026 | Annual Procurement Summit & Business Expo
Mon, Oct 26
|The McKimmon Conference and Training Cen
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
The McKimmon Conference and Training Cen, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
About the event
The 2026 NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit & Business Expo is North Carolina's premier event connecting veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, military spouse-owned, and small businesses with the people, resources, and opportunities that drive growth.
This year's theme, "Powering the Pipeline: Connecting Business, Capital & Contracts," reflects our commitment to helping businesses move beyond preparation and into sustainable success. Whether you are pursuing your first government contract, expanding into new markets, seeking access to capital, or building strategic partnerships, this summit is designed to help you strengthen every stage of your business pipeline.
More than a conference, this is where relationships become partnerships, conversations become opportunities, and opportunities become contracts.
Throughout the day, attendees will engage with government agencies, prime contractors, corporate buyers, lenders, resource partners, and industry experts who are committed to supporting the veteran business community through education, networking, matchmaking, and practical business development strategies.
2026 Procurement Summit Pillars
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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
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.
$10,000.00
+$250.00 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
Pitch Competition Award | 1st
Supports first-place award; large check presentation with company logo; representative photo with winner; logo during pitch slideshow; recognition during pitch program; post-event recap mention; recognition certificate.
$1,000.00
+$25.00 ticket service fee
Pitch Competition Award | 2nd
Supports second-place award; check presentation with logo; logo during pitch slideshow; recognition during pitch program; post-event recap mention; recognition certificate.
$750.00
+$18.75 ticket service fee
Pitch Competition Award | 3rd
Supports third-place award; check presentation with logo; logo during pitch slideshow; recognition during pitch program; recognition certificate.
$500.00
+$12.50 ticket service fee
Total
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