Resources & Procurement Small Business Forum

Description

Access free resources that support business development and learn more about procurement opportunities for small/local/minority-owned businesses!

Join us for a Luncheon at the Red Bud Center, with presentations from SCORE Austin & SBDC offering free resources and small business solutions. The LCRA Supply Chain Department will provide valuable information on small and diverse procurement opportunities, followed by HUB certification partners at Austin ISD HUB Department, Travis County HUB Program, and the Texas State HUB Program. 

With a mission to serve local and support the AAPI small and medium business community in Central Texas, the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forums provide business development education, resources, procurement opportunities, and connections to a robust technical assistance support network.

Lunch is provided by Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery along with cold drinks and water by Pepsi. 

RSVP HERE

Please note: By registering for this event, you will receive a complimentary Associate Level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC), and receive email communications from GAACC. Thanks to our sponsors, this event is free of charge. Your registration information may be shared with GAACC event sponsors.

Event Details

WHAT: Resources & Procurement Small Business Forum

WHEN: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

WHERE: LCRA Red Bud Center - 3601 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 [map]

Know Before You Go

• Parking at the venue is free.
• When you arrive, try to park in the lots adjacent to the Red Bud Center building. If those lots are full, please park in the lots indicated by the red-circled areas on this map.
• Attire is business casual
• There will be plenty of opportunity for networking - bring your business cards!
• Lunch from Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery will be provided, along with drinks from Pepsi
• Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win generous prizes: $25 gift card from Happy Lemon at the Linc; $50 voucher from Tso Chinese; gift basket from CoAdvantage

Event Agenda

11:30-12:00 pm: Registration & Refreshments

12:00-12:10 pm: GAACC Welcome & Introductions

12:10-12:20 pm: SCORE Austin

12:20-12:25 pm: Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

12:25-12:35 pm: LCRA Supply Chain & Procurement Opportunities

12:35-12:45 pm: HUB Certification Support & Suppliers

12:45-12:50 pm: Raffle Prizes!

12:50-1:30 pm: Networking & Refreshments

Speakers

Michelle Sledz
Business Consultant
Small Business Development Captain - GAACC

Shannon Black
Mentor & Co-Chair
SCORE Austin

Tanner Baker
Supply Chain Optimization Manager
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

GAACC Corporate Sponsors & Partners

The generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global, and to support our members through advocacy, education, and connections. Learn more about our partners.

THANK YOU!