Location and Time Hyatt at the Columbus Convention Center Starts September 26th 10:30 a.m. Ends September 27th 4:00 p.m.
Parking Event day parking will be available in the Columbus Convention Center parking garage. There are additional options including street meters, surface lots and other nearby garages.
Check-In Please proceed to the third floor of the Hyatt. You will see registration tables that comprise General Registration organized alphabetically by last name. If you are a speaker or panelist for this event, please proceed to the Speaker Registration Table (right next to General Registration) to obtain your conference materials. It is important that all guests check in at registration. Entry into conference areas will not be permitted without a conference name tag.
If there are any issues with your registration please visit our Customer Service Desk located near the Registration area.
Session Locations The 9:00 a.m. General Session and the Luncheon will be held in the Hyatt Regency Ball Room on the third floor of the conference center. Here's your session agenda for the rest of the conference:
September 26, 2013 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Women's Luncheon Description: Intimate gathering of local/regional female business owners that features a keynote speaker and a panel discussion of local and national women business thought leaders, focusing on growth and contracting issues for women-owned and women-led businesses. Location: Regency Ballroom Speakers: Christie Angel, Tracy Heard, Caroline Whorly, Anie Borja Title: “Lean In Business Success”
September 27, 2013 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM: Certification Matters Description: Join us for this session and learn the in’s and out’s of the City’s certification process and other key processes and services. Track: A: Set Your Path 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM: RFP & Bidding Success Workshop Description: Learn how to navigate the world of bidding documents and RFP submissions from City evaluators. Track: B: Go to Opportunity
Stay Connected Don't miss out on the up-to-the minute coverage of the conference! Come prepared to engage the conference using Twitter. Our Twitter hashtag is #msbc2013.
There will be a wealth of knowledge shared in the sessions at this event! Be "green" and bring your electronic tablet for note taking. The networking opportunities at this event will be phenomenal! Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards.
See you September 26-27! Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.!
