Virginia's Linked Workforce Showcase


Participating Companies	Pay Online	Presentations	Event Evaluations

Architecture & Engineering,
Environmental Services

WHAT:	Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. will be hosting a Virginia’s Linked Workforce Showcase that is focused toward the industry sectors of architecture, engineering, construction and environmental services. This event will connect companies, both large and small, for structured roundtable discussions to create strategic business relationships. Research is completed prior to the Showcase; therefore, this is an opportunity for companies to concentrate on current business development needs.
WHERE:	Fort Belvoir Officers' Club Belvoir Room 5500 Schultz Circle Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 *Participants will have to provide a photo ID and enter through Tulley Gate.
WHEN:	Thursday, September 27, 2007 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Networking Social to follow
WHO:	Two key representatives from each company
COST:	$350 per company. Includes 1 year free Platinum VBP (Virginia's Business Pipeline) membership.
REQUIREMENTS:	Registration, Qualification Form, High Resolution Company Logo & Company Profile
EVENT GOALS:	Create strategic business relationships Explore teaming opportunities for federal contracts Create economic growth for both regions of the Commonwealth through subcontracting agreements, staff augmentation and/or Mentor/Protégé relationships Address needs for supplier diversity and procurement
SPEAKERS:	Mr. Jack Beecher, Small Business Program Manager - Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mr. David Hunn, President & CEO - SkillSource Group Dr. Kenneth E. Poole, CEO - Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) and Executive Director - ACCRA
DUE DATE:	Monday, September 24, 2007 - Registration is Closed
CONTACT:	540.731.6806 Kimber Simmons, ksimmons@vebinc.org Susan Baker, sbaker@vebinc.org

“I attended the Virginia's Linked Workforce Showcase: Architecture & Engineering, Environmental Services sponsored and hosted by Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. It was the most professional and productive marketing conference that I have attended in nearly a decade. Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. did an outstanding job of both screening and matching companies to ensure effective use of my time. The speakers were appropriate to the forum and provided the type of information that is essential to the growth of businesses in Virginia; kudos to this program and to a great business development forum.”

Dr. Gina Coelho, President
Ecosystem Management & Associates, Inc.

“I was impressed with the participating Virginia A/E firms, DoD and State speakers, and the meeting format, all of which led to productive business development discussions on specific A/E contracts and client targets for FY07. I look forward to participating in similar meetings facilitated by your organization.”

Ms. Sarah H. Medearis, Project Manager
Earth Tech, Inc.

“The format of the showcase really encourages participants to interact -- not just with familiar faces, but with everyone in attendance. I really enjoyed the experience.”

Ms. Candis M. Goffney, Director of Client Relations
Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered