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SUMMARY:2025 - Gather & Grow: Procurement Matchmaker Event (VENDOR REGISTRATION)
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Chamber's upcoming Procurement Matchmaker Event on May 22nd\, a matchmaking event designed to connect vendors with a procurement process with small businesses seeking potential contract opportunities. This event\, taking place during Small Business Month hosted in Partnership with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands\, will provide a targeted networking experience\, allowing vendors to meet with business owners\, discuss potential partnerships in a structured setting\, and help bridge procurement gaps creating opportunities for small businesses to thrive.\n\n\n\nVendor Participation:\n\n To reserve a vendor table\, the cost is $50\, which includes:\n\n\n	An 8ft table\n	One-on-one matchmaking opportunities with diverse small business owners\n	Engagement with small businesses actively seeking supplier partnerships\n\n\n \n\nVendors must have a procurement process in place and want to provide services.  Vendors are encouraged to bring marketing materials\, displays\, and promotional items to maximize their visibility and engagement. If you are interested in participating\, please confirm your spot as soon as possible via the registration link below. We expect high interest in this event\, and spaces are limited\, so we encourage you to secure your table as soon as possible.\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 22\n\nRegistration 8:30AM\n\nProcurement Session Sponsored by Goodwill 9AM-9:45AM\n\nMatchmaker Event 9:45AM-Noon\n\nTopic:  Procurement Matchmaker Event
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black">Columbia Chamber&rsquo\;s upcoming <b>Procurement Matchmaker Event&nbsp\;</b>on May 22nd\, a matchmaking event designed to connect vendors with a&nbsp\;procurement process&nbsp\;with small businesses seeking potential contract opportunities. This event\, taking place during Small Business Month hosted in Partnership with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands\, will provide a targeted networking experience\, allowing vendors to meet with business owners\, discuss potential partnerships in a structured setting\, and help bridge procurement gaps creating opportunities for small businesses to thrive.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;">Vendor Participation:</span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;To reserve a vendor table\, the cost is $50\, which includes:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;">An 8ft table</li>\n	<li style="color:black\;">One-on-one matchmaking opportunities with diverse small business owners</li>\n	<li style="color:black\;">Engagement with small businesses actively seeking supplier partnerships</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p class="xmsonormal">&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Vendors must have a procurement process in place and want to provide services.&nbsp\; Vendors are encouraged to bring marketing materials\, displays\, and promotional items to maximize their visibility and engagement. If you are interested in participating\, please confirm your spot as soon as possible via the registration link below. We expect high interest in this event\, and spaces are limited\, so we encourage you to secure your table as soon as possible.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong style="font-family: arial\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;">Date: Thursday\, May 22<br />\nRegistration 8:30AM<br />\nProcurement Session Sponsored by Goodwill 9AM-9:45AM<br />\nMatchmaker Event 9:45AM-Noon<br />\nTopic:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Procurement Matchmaker Event</strong></p>\n
LOCATION:SEGRA Park 1640 Freed St Columbia\, SC
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URL:https://partners.columbiachamber.com/events/details/2025-gather-grow-procurement-matchmaker-event-vendor-registration-15884
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