Small Business Event- Midwest Government Contracting Symposium

Midwest Government Contracting Symposium Location: Moline, IL When: May 22-23 http://www.visitquadcities.com/sites/government-symposium How is the Corps of Engineers Rock Island participating? Our commander will be briefing our mission and forecasted requirements, as well as providing education on how our agency fits within the DoD mission. We will have an exhibit table and NEW THIS YEAR We will also be scheduling one on one appointments with contractors throughout the two-day event. If you register for the event and are a company that fits our requirements (construction, engineering, recreation, flood risk management etc.) please contact Beth White (contact information below) to see available meeting times (these will be filled on a first come first served basis). Here is some additional information on the event: Did you know that Congress and the President have passed a $716 billion-dollar defense budget for 2019? This is the largest defense budget in history! The time is now to act on learning more about doing business with agencies located on the Rock Island Arsenal or contract opportunities issued by these agencies. The IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 12th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium, Presented by the Quad Cities Chamber / Illinois Defense Industry Adjustment Program 2019 offers a condensed 2 day format and still delivers the valuable content you expect. The planning team is adding new elements and opportunities for government contracting including: •Integrating EAGLE/Industry Days into the 2-day Agenda •Adding contracting opportunities for the Food Service and Transportation Industries •The Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) requirements element to be focused on Q&A •Attendees will gain access to a broader community of government and industry personnel •Content will include government/industry panels discussing hot topics •The Wednesday evening Networking Reception will be held at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. Plan to attend to network with senior RIA Leaders! Transportation included What makes this symposium unique from other such events? The variety of product and service opportunities covered and the access to senior leadership from these requirement and procurement agencies. Key personnel and contracting staff from these agencies will be on hand for networking and connecting. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) Army Contracting Command- Rock Island (ACC-RI) Joint Munitions Command (JMC) Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO-EIS) US Army Corps of Engineers, RI District (COE-RI) Rock Island Arsenal Garrison Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC)