United Indians of All Tribes Foundation - Native PTAC proudly presents the 1st Annual Native
American & Veterans Business Conference & Trade Show

"Honoring the Past and Building the Future"

Join us for the Native American and Veteran Business Conference and Trade show, "Honoring the past and building the future", to be held September 15-16, 2009 at the Tulalip Resort Hotel & Convention Center in Tulalip, Washington. Open new doors to your share of the government marketplace by attending or exhibiting at this information-packed small business procurement conference intended to create an effective outreach environment for all small businesses! Through networking and matchmaking, workshops and exhibits, attendees of this conference will make lasting connections leading to business development and strategic partnerships in the pursuit of the millions of dollars in federal government contracts awarded to small, veteran and Native businesses.

The proposed agenda will feature workshops specifically designed to help small businesses find new government marketplace opportunities in challenging economic times, as well as an enhanced, expanded matchmaking program that promises more productive appointments with federal and state agencies and prime contractors that are specifically "looking for" your product or service offering.

Who Should Attend/Exhibit

• Small businesses new to the government marketplace;
• Small businesses familiar with the government marketplace seeking government prime contractor subcontracting opportunities;
• Experienced government prime contractors looking to form new contractor teaming arrangements and small business subcontracting partnerships; and,
• Federal and state government agencies soliciting vendors for upcoming procurements.

Speakers and Presenters

• Kylene Binder, Business Counselor, Washington State PTAC
• Maria Boelter, Logistics Officer, VA Portland
• Daucey Brewington, Program Manager, Native PTAC
• Barb Cooper, Director of Small Business, EJB
• Patrick Curry, President, Curry and Associates
• Jose Diaz, Washington OMWBE
• Diana Drake, SBA Assistant Director
• Conrad Edwards, President, CTERO
• Teri Gobin, TERO Director, Tulalip Tribe
• Chandra Hampson, ShoreBank Enterprises
• Ralph Ibarra, Special Assistant to WA DVA
• Anne Jennings, Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Mary Jo Juarez, Deputy for Small Business, NAVFAC NW
• Elaine Ko, Director, Office of Social Responsibility, Port of Seattle
• Diane Kostelecky, Deputy for Small Business, NAVSEA
• Anthony Lackey, Vice President, Valiant Corporation
• Carol McIntyre, Small Business, Corps of Engineers
• Todd Mitchell, WA Dept of Veterans Affairs
• Jessica Morales, Business Counselor, Native PTAC
• Greg Mowat, Project Labor Agreement Specialist--Diversity Programs Office Executive, Sound Transit
• Cristala Mussato-Allen, Executive Director, Native Workplace, Inc.
• Erin Nielsen, Program Manager, Washington State PTAC
• Ron Perry, President, National 8(a) Association
• Paul Simpkins, Assistant Director, Department of Defense, Office of Small Business Programs
• Kenyon Taylor, Deputy for Small Business, GSA
• Brad Toner, Vice President, Conover Insurance

Sessions and Panels

• Wide Area Work Flow
• Certifications
• Government Agencies (GSA, USDA, DOE, BPA)
• Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
• Department of Defense (Panel)  
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

And much more!

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsorship details for this event, please contact Abby Morales at amorales@unitedindians.org or 206-816-6596.

Hotel Information

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Tulalip Resort Hotel for a special rate.

Tulalip Resort Hotel & Convention Center
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd
Tulalip, WA 98271

Phone: (888) 272-1111

Be sure to mention “Native PTAC” as the Conference you are attending, and call to confirm your reservation has been secured.