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30TH ANNUAL OMSDC BUSINESS CONFERENCE AND
OPPORTUNITY FAIR
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This is
your personal invitation to attend the 30th Annual OMSDC Business
Conference and Opportunity Fair. The conference will be held July
16-17, 2008 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Downtown Doubletree Hotel &
Tulsa Convention Center. Our Title Sponsor this year is
ConocoPhillips. The theme is: Vision 2008: Corporations and Minority
Businesses Leveraging Partnerships For Future Success. The OMSDC
Business Opportunity Fair is the largest procurement show in the
state devoted exclusively to promoting partnerships and business
opportunities. This hallmark event brings together in one location
corporate, government and minority business representatives for the
purpose of establishing business alliances and partnerships. The
OMSDC Business Conference is definitely the “PLACE TO BE” for highly
motivated buyers and suppliers. The conference gives you the best of
the business world -Business Opportunities, Networking, Workshops,
Keynote Speaker, Special Events, and useful information. Join us!
THE BUSINESS FAIR CAN
HELP YOU!
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Minority Suppliers:
The conference represents and
exceptional marketing opportunity for MBEs to make numerous sales
calls to large major corporations, government agencies and other
MBEs. MBEs take center stage
and showcase their products or services to buyers.
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Major Corporations and Agencies:
The conference provides access to the
largest and most diverse group of minority suppliers in the State of
Oklahoma.
For All Who Attend: Whether you're an exhibitor or a
walk-through participant, you'll be challenged and stimulated by
opportunities to make new contacts while you enjoy a variety of
motivational, educational, and networking events.
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2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, July 16, 2008: |
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12:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
Registration (Doubletree Hotel -
Lobby) |
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12:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
Exhibit Set-Up (Tulsa Convention
Center) |
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6:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m. |
Welcome To Tulsa Reception
(Doubletree Hotel - 2nd Floor) |
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Thursday, July 17, 2008: |
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7:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m. |
Registration (Tulsa Convention
Center) |
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7:00 a.m. -
8:30 a.m. |
Exhibit Set-Up (Tulsa Convention
Center) |
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7:00 a.m. -
8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast (Doubletree Hotel) |
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9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Seminars/Workshops (Doubletree Hotel
Meeting Rooms - 2nd Floor) |
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- Financing Your Business
- Marketing Your Action Plan
For Success
- The Basics for Success of
Your Minority Supplier Development Program
- Second Tier Purchasing: The
Big Multiplier Effect
- Doing Business With Major
Corporations, Tribal Governments, and Universities
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11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Luncheon (Doubletree Hotel) |
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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Tulsa
Convention Center) |
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1:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
BUSINESS FAIR (Tulsa Convention
Center) |
4:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m
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Booth Dismantling
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Downtown Doubletree Hotel is
offering a special rate of $89.00 single occupancy and $99.00 double
occupancy. For reservations call (800) 222-8733.
Reservations must be made by July 4, 2008, to ensure these rates.
Indicate that you are attending the OMSDC Business Conference.
(The (3) letter code is MSD).
Check-in:3:00pm - Check-out: Noon
OFFICIAL AIRLINE:
American airlines is pleased to
offer the best available airfares and schedules that fit your travel
needs. To obtain the best fare and schedule information, call
1-800-433-1790 and ask for the special meeting network. Refer to
star file: A65788J |