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The City and County of Denver
General Services Purchasing Division
proudly presents
2015 BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY FAIR
May 14, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax
Denver, Colorado 80202
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Schedule
8:30 to 9:00
Registration and Networking. Enjoy
complimentary coffee and pastries from
The Funky Brewster.
9:00 to 9:30
Opening Announcements:
Director of Purchasing John Utterback, Executive
Director of General Services Adrienne Benavidez,
& Mayor Michael B. Hancock
9:30 to 11:30
 How to do Business with General Services
Purchasing Division
 Different Opportunities available through the
Office of Economic Development
 How to do Business with Denver
International Airport (DIA)
Sessions will run consecutively in an Open House format.
Please feel free to attend one or all of the presentations.
9:30 to 12:30
The Denver City Agencies and Departments will
be doing a reverse vendor trade show throughout
the event. Also, the City Buyers will be available
for informal one on one’s, please visit us!
12:30
Event Closed
Drawings will take place throughout the Event! Place your business
card in a fish bowl and you could be a lucky winner!
Must be present to win.
Attendees are to register via Eventbrite prior to the Event.
If you have not received an invitation from Eventbrite please email a request to
[email protected] Subject Line: Business Opportunity Fair.
Session Descriptions
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How to do Business with General Services Purchasing Division
The Purchasing Division is responsible for the procurement of all goods and
related services for over 60 city agencies. Buyers will be presenting
information about bidding procedures, where to find bids, bidding thresholds
and P-Cards, prevailing wage, Applicable Ordinances and more.
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Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) is dedicated to advancing
economic prosperity for the City of Denver, its businesses, neighborhoods and
residents. The Denver Office of Economic Development will be presenting on
the following topics;
 Division of Small Business Opportunities (DSBO) Certification
and Compliance: DSBO promotes the growth of small business by providing
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access to government contracting opportunities. DSBO is dedicated to helping
minority-, women- and disadvantaged-owned businesses, as well as small and
emerging businesses, to compete for opportunities through the city’s Business
Certification programs.
Business Development: The Business Development team performs business
retention, business attraction and small business support functions on behalf of the
City and County of Denver while targeting high-growth industries and focus areas in
the city. Additionally, the team administers the Denver Enterprise Zone tax credit
program, manages Denver’s business incentives, and is responsible for implementing
multiple elements of the OED’s JumpStart strategic plan.
Workforce Development: Workforce Development serves as an employment
resource, providing assistance with staff recruitment, retention and training to
employers throughout Denver. Denver Workforce Development services include
training subsidy programs, customized employee recruitment, individual
assessments, and job posting aids.
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How to do Business with DIA
The Denver International Airport will be presenting information on how to
access procurement opportunities at DIA, the key steps involved in the
procurement process, where you can find support in navigating the
procurement process, and the benefits of pursuing opportunities at the Airport.
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Reverse Vendor Trade Show Booths:
Office of Economic Development; Public Works; Denver International
Airport Commerce Hub and Business Management Services; Prevailing
Wage; Accounts Payable; Denver Public Schools; Denver Health; Municipal
Association of Procurement Officers (MAPO); Community Development
Services; Denver Water; Buyer Bullpen.
Attendees are to register via Eventbrite prior to the Event.
If you have not received an invitation from Eventbrite please email a request to
[email protected] Subject Line: Business Opportunity Fair.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Food trucks are located outside the McNichols Building in Civic
Center Park.
“An incredible venue in which to experience Denver's growing
gourmet food truck scene, a portion of the proceeds benefit the Civic
Center Conservancy”