SAVE THE DATE // SEPTEMBER 18 + 19!

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🏗️ Our 2025 Annual Procurement Summit 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 to WIN funding toward your venture. This is your opportunity to cement your place as an industry leader.

   

• Industry Pulse check – Staying Ahead of the Curve. The business world is evolving—are you keeping up? Learn how AI, certifications, grant writing, and emerging business strategies can amplify your success in today’s competitive landscape.

   

• Vendor Engagement: – Exploring & Supporting Fellow Businesses. Discover products and services that can streamline operations, enhance efficiency or add value to your business or organization. Support veteran/milspouse-owned vendors and build together.

 

 

Veteran and Milspouse entrepreneurs don’t wait for success—BUILD it. 

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When: September 18 & 19th

Where: Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

3315 Scott Futrell Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

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Ticket Registration (includes admission & lunch)

-Non Member: $100 

-Member: $75

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Be a Vendor and increase your business visibility: Expand your reach by showcasing your goods or services at our 2025  Annual Procurement Summit. Limited spots available so apply today! Fee includes a table, 2 tickets and lunch.

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