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September 9-10, 2013
Mason Inn Conference Center at George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia (Washington, DC area)
The National HUBZone Conference, the annual meeting of the HUBZone Council, brings together hundreds of small business contractors and dozens of federal agency and prime contractor representatives for two days filled with education and networking opportunities.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Lower registration fees and hotel room rates!
New location with free parking but still accessible by Metro subway.
Same number of educational sessions but in a condensed schedule
to decrease time out of the office.
Conference Registration
Travel & Hotel Information
Exhibits & Sponsorships
Match-Making
HUBZone Industry Awards
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change.
Check back for updates as additional speakers and sessions are confirmed.
Click on links to access handouts, if available.
| Monday, September 9 |
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9am - 6pm
10am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 1pm
1pm - 5pm
2pm - 3pm
3pm - 4pm
5pm - 6pm
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Registration & Exhibits Open
HUBZone Basics Workshops (Choose one of two)
HUBZone Certification & Recertification Requirements & Guidelines
Shirley Bailey & Michelle Burnett, HUBZone Council Help Desk
Doing Business with the Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories
Don Devoti & Marie Myszkier, Sandia National Laboratories
Contracting Roundtables (Choose two of four topics)
Topics to be determined
Membership Committee
Buffet Lunch*
Match-Making Sessions**
HUBZone Help Desk
Conference Committee
Government Affairs Committee
Welcome Reception |
Tuesday, September 10 |
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7am - 5pm
8am - 9am
9am - 10:30am
10:30am - 12pm
12pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 3pm
3pm - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
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Registration & Exhibits Open
Buffet Breakfast
Opening General Session
HUBZone Program Update
Mariana Pardo, HUBZone Program, Small Business Administration
Small Business Seminars (Choose one of three)
Government Contracting Best Practices
Ryan Reid, Bidspeed
Impact of Healthcare Reform on Small Businesses
Doug Constable, Insperity
Teaming, Subcontracting, Joint Ventures & Mentor-Protege Programs
Jon Williams, Piliero Mazza
Awards Luncheon
Small Business Seminars (Choose one of three)
Capitol Hill Report: Small Business Legislative Agenda
Speakers to be determined
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements in Federal Set-Aside Programs
Jon Williams, Piliero Mazza
Market Research Strategies
Mike McKay, Centurion Research Solutions
Closing General Session
HUBZone Legal Update: Bid Protests, Status Challenges & More
David Taylor, Legal Counsel, HUBZone Council
Annual Council Member Meeting & Election
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*Optional event. Ticket purchase required. See details below.
**Small business contractors can request private 15-minute meetings among dozens of federal agencies and prime contractors. See Match-Making.
 
REGISTRATION FEES
FULL TWO-DAY CONFERENCE
Council Members $425 ($375 until July 31)
Non-Members $525 ($475 until July 31)
Save $50 - Register by July 31.
ONE-DAY ONLY: Monday or Tuesday
Council Members $295
Non-Members $395
$50 discount does not apply to One-Day Only registrations.
Council Members need their login usernames & passwords to obtain the discount.
If you don't know yours, use the 'Forgot Password' link when registering or
contact Council staff at 703-237-3674 or email.
Not a Council Member? Become a Member and save $100.
Conference Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Match-Making staff
receive special pricing that is not available by registering online.
For details, visit Exhibits & Sponsorships or Match-Making
or contact Council staff at 703-237-3674 or email.
Conference Registration
Full conference registrations include a reception on Monday, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, and refreshment breaks throughout the conference.
The optional Monday Lunch Buffet
at Boxwoods Restaurant costs $15 per person.
Includes hot and cold buffet and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine extra.
Monday's lunch is not provided for conference registrants without ticket purchase.
Hotel rooms are available for $129 per night plus tax.
Travel & Hotel Information
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CONFERENCE DEADLINE SUMMARY
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- July 31: Last day to register and receive the $50 Early Bird discount.
- July 31: Last day for exhibitors to receive a $100 discount.
- July 31: Last day to cancel and receive a refund, less $50 cancel fee.
- August 9: Last day to reserve hotel rooms at the conference discounted rate.
- August 23: Last day to register to be eligible to request Match-Making appointments.
- August 23: Last day for agencies & primes to reserve Match-Making tables.
- August 26-30: Small business contractors submit their Match-Making appointment requests.
- August 31: Last day to cancel and receive a refund, less $100 cancel fee.
- September 4: Match-Making Appointment Schedule posted on conference website.
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