Q: When should I arrive?

 

A: At least by 9:30 AM so you can register, settle in, and be familiar with who the buyers are.

Q: How many buyers will be there on the day?

 

A: We expect 40 serious buyers seeking to meet you.

Q: How long are the one-to-one meetings?

 

A: 15 minutes with a 5 minute break. 

 

You will be surprised how even 15 minutes can be enough time to stimulate desire of your product/service and get an informal agreement on next course of action.

Q: Should I bring my product samples to show the buyers?

 

A: Yes, as long as you can carry them around with you during the day from table to table as we do not have safe storage at the venue.

Q: How many other suppliers from my sector will be attending?

 

A: We expect 250-300 trade and business visitors from most targeted industries. Visitors will be coming from all over the Commonwealth and the Mid Atlantic area. 

Q: How will suppliers be matchmade with the buyers ?

 

A: Suppliers and buyers will be "matchmade" by a team of procurement experts from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

 

We will use a website dedicated to survey suppliers ' interests in terms of which company(ies) they would like to meet one-on-one. Suppliers can make as many companies as they wish as long as there are available time slots.

  

Q: What kind of lunch will be offered?

 

A: It will be a sit down banquet lunch with an exciting Asian Award program. Vegetarian lunches are available upon request.