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. Whether you’re thinking about entrepreneurship, just starting out or scaling to the next level. No matter what stage you are at in your entrepreneurial journey, this summit is built for you! Every session, speaker, panel, and workshop is intentionally designed to deliver actionable strategies to apply—so you leave with more than inspiration… you leave with a blueprint!

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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.

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WHAT YOU'LL GAIN...

●Matchmaking Power Sessions – No gatekeeping. You get real time one-on-one meetings with procurement officers/supplier diversity leaders and decision makers from companies like Cisco, Wells Fargo, and more. Gain insights to navigate contracts and position your business for long-term success.

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●Contracting Blueprint –No silos. Real-time guidance from industry experts on government contracts, emerging opportunities, and building a sustainable pipeline.

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●Expand Your Framework – Connect with industry leaders, brainstorm with peers, partner with prime contractors, and exchange insights with fellow business owners to grow your reach and impact.

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●Foundation Forward – Pitch Competition – Take center stage and showcase your business for a chance to win funding toward your venture and cement your position as an industry leader.

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●Industry Pulse Check – Stay ahead of the curve with sessions covering AI, certifications, grant writing, and innovative business strategies to amplify your success in today’s competitive landscape.

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●Actionable Strategies – Walk away with tangible tools: capability statements, RFP responses, teaming agreements, procurement navigation, contracting processes… and more.

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●Vendor Engagement & Showcase – Discover products and services that enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and add value. Support fellow veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses while building your network.

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●Professional Headshots – Refresh your personal brand with complimentary, high-quality portraits.

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We’ve Got Your 6, North Carolina — let’s build legacies, together!

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EVENT INFO:

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When: September 18 & 19

Where: Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel - 3315 Scott Futrell Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

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Special Pricing until Sept 1, 2025!

• Members: $195 

• Non-members: $250 

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What’s Included with Your Registration:

- One Admission to both days
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Swag Bag
- Professional headshot
- Access to lounge/workspace
- Entry to pitch competition 
- Access to Matchmaking session
-Access to Networking 
-Access to workshops
-Hors d'oeuvres

+ A lifetime of connections and access to opportunities!

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LODGING INFO:

Relax right on site after a day of robust summit experience. ​

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GET YOUR EARLY BIRD RATE UNTIL SEPT 10, 2025!

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VENDOR NFO:

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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!

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Pricing:​

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Standard Booth – $300 (Members) / $400 (Non-Members)

Perfect for exhibitors looking for strong brand exposure and access to attendees.

• Logo linked to your website on the Procurement Summit landing page

• Logo displayed at one general (plenary) session, either on Day 1 or Day 2

• Complimentary admission for one representative for both days

• Standard booth placement in the exhibit hall

• Organization included in the event program and exhibitor list

 

Premium Booth – $500 (Members) / $600 (Non-Members)
Designed for organizations seeking high visibility and deeper engagement.

• Logo linked to your website on the Procurement Summit landing page

• Logo prominently displayed on NCVETBIZ main website for both event days

• One sponsored email/message to all registered attendees on Day 1

• Complimentary admission for two representatives for both event days

• Premium booth placement in a high-traffic area

• List of all attending organizations, including names and emails of attendees who visit your booth

• Logo featured in opening sessions on Day 1 and Day 2

• Opportunity to include one branded item in the official swag bag (Must be received by September 1, 2025)

 

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​PITCH COMPETITION NFO:

Veteran, military spouse, or Gold Star entrepreneurs—whether aspiring or recently established—will have the chance to present their businesses to a panel of judges at our Procurement Summit Pitch Competition. The following cash prizes will be presented to the top 3 entrepreneurs during the 2025 NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit:

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Prizes:

• 1st Place:  $1000

• 2nd Place:  $750

• 3rd Place:  $500

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Entry to Pitch Competition is covered with ticket. All applicants are required to submit a Capabilities Statement. Deadline is September 11, 2025.

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