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2026 Procurement Fair

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
$10.00 – $125.00

STOP CHASING LEADS. START WINNING CONTRACTS.

Most small businesses spend months trying to get an introductory meeting with major corporations and government agencies. At the GHBC Procurement Fair, we put you directly in front of the decision-makers who hold the budget.

Whether you are looking to secure your first major contract, expand your vendor network, or position your business for long-term growth, this is where your next big business breakthrough happens.

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This:

Direct One-on-One Matchmaking: Skip the gatekeepers. Sit down directly with corporate buyers and agency procurement professionals actively looking for certified, ready-to-work small businesses. (Note: Matchmaking slots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis!)

Insider Access to Upcoming RFPs: Learn about upcoming municipal, county, and corporate purchasing processes, requirements, and multi-million dollar contract pipelines before they hit the general public.

Get Contract-Ready: Participate in laser-focused strategy sessions designed to sharpen your capability statements, master the RFP response process, and unlock the power of business certifications.

B2B Networking: Connect with prime contractors looking for reliable subcontractors and build relationships with peer entrepreneurs to form lucrative joint ventures.

NOT PROCUREMENT-READY? START WITH SGA.

Planning to attend the GHBC Procurement Fair? Give your business a competitive advantage by enrolling in the Strategic Growth Academy (SGA): Subcontracting Readiness.

This 4-week program, held on Thursdays in September, is designed to help small businesses understand the procurement process, strengthen their business foundations, and prepare to compete for corporate and government contracts.

Gain the Confidence to Compete 

Last year’s participants saw remarkable growth:

  • 100% reported confidence in navigating the bid process after completing the program.
  • Confidence in understanding and completing the bid process increased from 14% to 100%.
  • Readiness to submit a first bid proposal increased by 43 percentage points.
  • Confidence in operational capacity to execute a contract increased by 71 percentage points.

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Student Admission
$10.00
75 available
SGA + Procurement Fair Bundle
Get fully prepared before meeting with corporate buyers at the GHBC Procurement Fair. This bundle includes: * Admission to the 4-week Strategic Growth Academy: Subcontracting Readiness * Admission to the GHBC Procurement Fair * Exclusive Meet & Greet with participating corporations before the Procurement Fair opens * Direct access to procurement professionals, government agencies, and corporate buyers
$125.00
30 available
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Member Admission - Early Bird
Early Bird ends August 22
$45.00 $25.00
75 available
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Non-Member Admission - Early Bird
Early Admission ends August 22
$55.00 $45.00
75 available