Are you interested in contracting opportunities
with state government agencies?
Join us for these Procurement Connections Workshops.
Our Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop series connects vendors with buyers from several state agencies. Each will share what they are looking to buy currently, what is in their pipeline, and how to connect with them directly. Parcticipants will gain insights on how our small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work and learn strategies for mining public data to help with their business development efforts.
We would like to encourage you
to connect with us at our
2025 Ready, Set, GROW!
Procurement Connections Workshops!
Registrations will open approximately 3 weeks in advance!
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NEXT READY, SET, GROW!
December 4th or 5th, 2025
@ TBD
We are in the process of securing our date & location. As soon as we do we will update you on registration details. Thank you for your patience.
Learn how the State of Maryland's small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work, identify which agencies and departments buy what you sell, and meet procurement officers during the open networking session. You will also connect with various local & regional partners, both in procurement and resources to help you compete with greater confidence.
What to expect:
Attendee Check - in and Refresments - 9:30 a.m.
Program starts promptly - 10:00 a.m.
Open Networking - 11:15 a.m.
What You Need To Know:
- There is no cost to attend.
- Advance registration is required.
- You will have plenty of time to connect and network.
- Don't forget to bring business cards and capability statements.
- Special accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to [email protected].
Participating Exhibitors List will be posted & updated below:
Registrations will open approximately 3 weeks in advance!
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Previous 2025 RSG Events!
THANK YOU!
Thursday, March 20, 2025
@ Horseshoe Casino-Baltimore
We want to thank our small, minority, women & veteran business community for their participation during this great event!
It was our pleasure serving the nearly 250+ businesses that were present, and who engaged with our 25+ state and local procurement partners and universities!
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THANK YOU!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
@ MGM National Harbor
We want to thank our small, minority, women & veteran business community for their participation during this great event!
It was our pleasure serving the nearly 200+ businesses that were present, and who engaged with our 25+ state and local procurement partners and universities!
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THANK YOU!
September 12, 2025
@ Rocky Gap Casino, Golf & Resort
(Western Maryland)
We want to thank our small, minority, women & veteran business community for their participation during this great event!
It was our pleasure serving the nearly 100+ businesses that were present, and who engaged with our 20+ state and local procurement partners and universities!
We will continue to have buyers from different state agencies, departments, and universities at this live event. You'll learn the common products and services each unit purchases, what they are looking to buy right now, and what's in the pipeline. A full list of participants will be listed prior to each event.
What to expect:
Check - in and Refresments - 9:30 a.m.
Program starts promptly - 10:00 a.m.
Open Networking - 11:15 a.m.
What You Need To Know:
There is no cost to attend.
Advance registration is required.
You will have plenty of time to connect and network.
Don't forget to bring business cards and capability statements.
For Casino locations you must be 21 or older to enter the casino. If under the age of 21, enter through the hotel/main entrance.
Special accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to [email protected].
Registration opens approximately 3 weeks in advance of each scheduled workshop.
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