Reverse Vendor Trade Show
KEY CONNECTIONS 7th Annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show
Click the link for a detailed flyer for the Reverse Vendor Trade Show to be
held March 06, 2012 at the Memorial Coliseum Exhibit Hall, Portland OR.
Please share this flyer with your vendors, put it at your reception desk, put it in the mail, etc.
PUBLIC AGENCY INFORMATION
If you are a vendor, contractor, or consultant wanting additional information or looking to register, CLICK HERE.
What is it?
The Reverse Vendor Trade Show (RVTS) is an event that allows suppliers, consultants, contractors, etc. the opportunity to meet with procurement professionals from numerous governmental agencies at one time. The governmental agencies man booths or tables and suppliers roam the trade show floor to meet with individuals from each of the entities during a specified period of time. Once again OPPA and Columbia Chapter are jointly sponsoring the show.
When is it?
The 7th Annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show will be held on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 at the Memorial Coliseum Exhibit Hall. The Show will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. An open buffet lunch will be served to Agency members and vendor-sponsors from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Why hold the Trade Show?
Suppliers are charged a nominal fee for the opportunity to present their message to many agencies in a concentrated period of time. The Show raises funds for both NIGP Chapters for the purpose of increasing available scholarship $$ and/or to meet other project goals. Other NIGP Chapters with experience in these types of events report significant amounts raised in support of their goals.
Is there a value to my agency?
Yes! By participating in the RVTS, your agency may be meeting its outreach goals more effectively. You may reduce the number of supplier visits to your office. Your agency is viewed as being “accessible” to the supplier community. Plus, you may make valuable new business contacts for your agency.
What is involved?
At least two members from your agency would be manning a table and meeting with company representatives. You may bring your agency display, literature about doing business with your agency, and business cards. The Steering Committee volunteers take care of arrangements for your table, lunch, etc.
Just Buyers should come, right?
No! Buyers, representatives, from IT, Engineering, and other departments active in contracting for goods and services should attend! Suppliers want to meet with decision makers and those who specify or use their goods and services. Reach out in your agency and bring several people to man your booth.
Please register your agency today!