2016 RTS Supplier Info Kit
OCTOBER 14, 2016 8:30 A.M.—12:30 P.M.
TBAC 2016 Fall Reverse Trade Show University Area Development Corporation Center 14013 North 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33613 Registration includes attendance to your choice of one or all of the following:
Thank you for registering to attend the Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP 2016 Fall Reverse Trade
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. “Piggybacking 101” Workshop facilitated by participating member agencies. 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Reverse Trade Show “Network and Connect” with Purchasing representatives from local government agencies. 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. “How To Do Business” Workshop facilitated by participating member agencies
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TBAC Fall Reverse Trade Show
2016
The government agencies are the exhibitors and suppliers small and large, wishA Reverse Trade Show (RTS) is an event that allows suppliers, consultants, ing to do business with the government are the attendees. Suppliers move from contractors, and other company repretable to table on the Trade Show floor sentatives the opportunity to meet with talking to government agencies about procurement professionals and other their needs, procurement opportunities, key staff from numerous government regulations, and other requirements and agencies at one time. provide agencies with information on their goods and services. What is a Reverse Trade Show?
What are the Benefits of Attending? Today’s marketplace is increasingly more competitive, and with governmental agencies’ current budgetary constraints, it is critical to make the contacts that get your company noticed. So how does a RTS benefit your company?
Make valuable new business contacts from within local governmental agencies.
Meet buyers and other key staff face to face.
TBAC Member Agencies Include: City of Dunedin City of Plant City City of Safety Harbor City of St Petersburg City of Tampa, FL City of Tarpon Springs City of Zephyrhills District School Board of
Pasco County Hernando County BOCC
Network with procurement professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Meet with multiple agencies all in one day all in one place.
Know that the profits from RTS will support the educational and professional development efforts of TBAC members.
Enjoy a free Continental breakfast to start your day off right.
Hillsborough Community
College Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) Pinellas County BOCC Pinellas County School Board Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Polk County BOCC Pinellas Suncoast Transit
Authority Southwest Florida Water
Management District Tampa Bay Water Tampa Housing Authority Tampa Port Authority Tampa Sports Authority The School Board of Sarasota
County
TBAC NIGP 2016 Fall Reverse Trade Show Workshops “Piggy-Backing 101” Workshop This session will include a presentation from local agencies about the policies and procedures regarding the availability of local governmental agencies to utilize other “competitively” solicited contracts to obtain goods and services (i.e. “piggybacking”). Learn how to
make this process as painless as possible for your company to use your existing contracts with other agencies in order to expand your business. Workshop runs concurrent with the Tradeshow and begins at 8:30 a.m.
“How To Do Business with Government” Workshop Workshop will be facilitated by four area governmental entities and provide vital information that will help you understand the complexities of doing busi-
ness with a diverse group of local governmental agency types. Workshop will run concurrent with the Tradeshow from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Both Workshops Are Included With Your Registration! Cancellations received before September 23, 2016 will receive a refund of the registration payment less a $25 administrative
fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN for cancellations received after September 23, 2016 or for “no-shows” for any reason.
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HELPFUL TIPS
In order to facilitate the Reverse Trade Show and make it possible for each attending supplier to receive the most benefit, we ask that you follow these few simple guidelines:
Come prepared and bring plenty of business cards and a one-sheet information flyer about your company and the goods and services you provide.
Bring pen and paper so you can make notes about key points you learn from each agency about their processes, procedures and upcoming solicitations.
Limit your stay at each agency table to no more than five minutes.
We suggest starting with the agency table with the shortest line and then working your way systematically around the floor to the other tables to maximize your time.
Other Helpful Information
Event Sponsorships—Several sponsorship opportunities are available to suppliers. Visit the TBAC website at nigp-tampabay.org for more details. Volunteer Door Prizes—Suppliers may donate door prizes. Drawings will be conducted at the end of the event. To donate a door prize, contact the Supplier Registration Chair at Stephanie Swinson at (813)794-2234 or [email protected] Liability—Exhibitors agree that TBAC and its respective agents and volunteers shall not be responsible in any way for damages, loss, injury to supplier or supplier’s representatives, agency, employees, licensees or guests. Food & Beverages—A continental breakfast of pastries, bagels, coffee and juice will be provided to registered suppliers free of charge (while supply lasts). Booth Layout—Agency booth layout will be designed to make best use of the floor space and as required by the
SCHEDULE 8:30-9:30 a.m. “Piggybacking 101” Training class facilitated by member agencies.
8:30-12:30 p.m. Reverse Trade Show Meet with reps from area government agencies.
10:00-11:00 a.m. “How To Do Business” Workshop facilitated by member agencies.
TBAC 2016 Fall Reverse Trade Show Workshops On behalf of the TBAC Board, Tradeshow Team and all our members, “Thank you for participating and for your continued support”. TBAC Board
Reverse Tradeshow Commi ee Members Katrina House
Kevin Frye, President Amy Flack, Vice President Stephanie Bunford, Treasurer David Fechter, Secretary Karen Main, Past President Tara Bohnsack, ProD Chair Celeste Gibbons‐Peoples, Membership Chair Evelina Romero, Communica ons Chair
Mina Kaeding, Programs Chair
Gregory Spearman Tara Bohnsack
Ive e Rosario, RTS Event Chair Kathleen Fisher, Agency Registra on Chair Stephanie Swinson, Supplier Registra on Chair Michelle Gomez, Decora ons Chair Amber Hamilton, Print Materials Chair Karen Main, Catering Chair
Celeste Gibbons‐Peoples
Karon Johnson
Chris na Argylen
Steven Duarte
Cathy Bartolo
Reverse Tradeshow Workshop Facilitators Mina Kaeding
Reverse Tradeshow Leadership Team
Barb Grilli
Stephanie Bunford
Connie Mundzak
TBAC 2016 Fall Reverse Trade Show University Area Development Corporation Center 14013 North 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33613 Registration includes attendance to your choice of one or all of the following:
Thank you for registering to attend the Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP 2016 Fall Reverse Trade
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. “Piggybacking 101” Workshop facilitated by participating member agencies. 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Reverse Trade Show “Network and Connect” with Purchasing representatives from local government agencies. 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. “How To Do Business” Workshop facilitated by participating member agencies
Show.
SUPPLIER INFORMATION KIT
Page 2
TBAC Fall Reverse Trade Show
2016
The government agencies are the exhibitors and suppliers small and large, wishA Reverse Trade Show (RTS) is an event that allows suppliers, consultants, ing to do business with the government are the attendees. Suppliers move from contractors, and other company repretable to table on the Trade Show floor sentatives the opportunity to meet with talking to government agencies about procurement professionals and other their needs, procurement opportunities, key staff from numerous government regulations, and other requirements and agencies at one time. provide agencies with information on their goods and services. What is a Reverse Trade Show?
What are the Benefits of Attending? Today’s marketplace is increasingly more competitive, and with governmental agencies’ current budgetary constraints, it is critical to make the contacts that get your company noticed. So how does a RTS benefit your company?
Make valuable new business contacts from within local governmental agencies.
Meet buyers and other key staff face to face.
TBAC Member Agencies Include: City of Dunedin City of Plant City City of Safety Harbor City of St Petersburg City of Tampa, FL City of Tarpon Springs City of Zephyrhills District School Board of
Pasco County Hernando County BOCC
Network with procurement professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Meet with multiple agencies all in one day all in one place.
Know that the profits from RTS will support the educational and professional development efforts of TBAC members.
Enjoy a free Continental breakfast to start your day off right.
Hillsborough Community
College Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) Pinellas County BOCC Pinellas County School Board Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Polk County BOCC Pinellas Suncoast Transit
Authority Southwest Florida Water
Management District Tampa Bay Water Tampa Housing Authority Tampa Port Authority Tampa Sports Authority The School Board of Sarasota
County
TBAC NIGP 2016 Fall Reverse Trade Show Workshops “Piggy-Backing 101” Workshop This session will include a presentation from local agencies about the policies and procedures regarding the availability of local governmental agencies to utilize other “competitively” solicited contracts to obtain goods and services (i.e. “piggybacking”). Learn how to
make this process as painless as possible for your company to use your existing contracts with other agencies in order to expand your business. Workshop runs concurrent with the Tradeshow and begins at 8:30 a.m.
“How To Do Business with Government” Workshop Workshop will be facilitated by four area governmental entities and provide vital information that will help you understand the complexities of doing busi-
ness with a diverse group of local governmental agency types. Workshop will run concurrent with the Tradeshow from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Both Workshops Are Included With Your Registration! Cancellations received before September 23, 2016 will receive a refund of the registration payment less a $25 administrative
fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN for cancellations received after September 23, 2016 or for “no-shows” for any reason.
FRE E PAR KIN G
HELPFUL TIPS
In order to facilitate the Reverse Trade Show and make it possible for each attending supplier to receive the most benefit, we ask that you follow these few simple guidelines:
Come prepared and bring plenty of business cards and a one-sheet information flyer about your company and the goods and services you provide.
Bring pen and paper so you can make notes about key points you learn from each agency about their processes, procedures and upcoming solicitations.
Limit your stay at each agency table to no more than five minutes.
We suggest starting with the agency table with the shortest line and then working your way systematically around the floor to the other tables to maximize your time.
Other Helpful Information
Event Sponsorships—Several sponsorship opportunities are available to suppliers. Visit the TBAC website at nigp-tampabay.org for more details. Volunteer Door Prizes—Suppliers may donate door prizes. Drawings will be conducted at the end of the event. To donate a door prize, contact the Supplier Registration Chair at Stephanie Swinson at (813)794-2234 or [email protected] Liability—Exhibitors agree that TBAC and its respective agents and volunteers shall not be responsible in any way for damages, loss, injury to supplier or supplier’s representatives, agency, employees, licensees or guests. Food & Beverages—A continental breakfast of pastries, bagels, coffee and juice will be provided to registered suppliers free of charge (while supply lasts). Booth Layout—Agency booth layout will be designed to make best use of the floor space and as required by the
SCHEDULE 8:30-9:30 a.m. “Piggybacking 101” Training class facilitated by member agencies.
8:30-12:30 p.m. Reverse Trade Show Meet with reps from area government agencies.
10:00-11:00 a.m. “How To Do Business” Workshop facilitated by member agencies.
TBAC 2016 Fall Reverse Trade Show Workshops On behalf of the TBAC Board, Tradeshow Team and all our members, “Thank you for participating and for your continued support”. TBAC Board
Reverse Tradeshow Commi ee Members Katrina House
Kevin Frye, President Amy Flack, Vice President Stephanie Bunford, Treasurer David Fechter, Secretary Karen Main, Past President Tara Bohnsack, ProD Chair Celeste Gibbons‐Peoples, Membership Chair Evelina Romero, Communica ons Chair
Mina Kaeding, Programs Chair
Gregory Spearman Tara Bohnsack
Ive e Rosario, RTS Event Chair Kathleen Fisher, Agency Registra on Chair Stephanie Swinson, Supplier Registra on Chair Michelle Gomez, Decora ons Chair Amber Hamilton, Print Materials Chair Karen Main, Catering Chair
Celeste Gibbons‐Peoples
Karon Johnson
Chris na Argylen
Steven Duarte
Cathy Bartolo
Reverse Tradeshow Workshop Facilitators Mina Kaeding
Reverse Tradeshow Leadership Team
Barb Grilli
Stephanie Bunford
Connie Mundzak
