Events

Spring is just around the corner, and procurement is in the air. Thurston Economic Development Council and Thurston County Chamber of Commerce are proud to invite you to the Local Procurement Symposium 2025. This event will include a Policy Track and Marketplace Track. The Policy Track will include focus groups with elected officials to address public sector and private sector challenges in government contracting. The Marketplace Track will offer networking opportunities with local government agencies and large primes, and a 2-minute Elevator Pitch for both sellers and buyers. Sign-up for the 2-minute Elevator Pitch will be first come, first serve on the day of the event.

Location
Thurston Economic Develoment Council - Tripack Conference Hall
4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

Agenda

• 9:00 - 9:30
  Introductions
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• 9:30 - 10:15
  Policy Track Session 1: Public Sector Challenges & Opportunities - Join a candid discussion about the health of public sector contracting in our local community.
  
  Marketplace Track: Open networking - An opportunity for local businesses to meet with local procurement professionals at the Cities, County, and other government agencies. Businesses should bring their capabilities statements and agencies should prepare to talk about upcoming procurement opportunities and how their agency purchases.
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• 10:15 - 11:15
  Policy Track Session 2: Private Sector Challenges
  
  Marketplace Track: 2-Minute Elevator Pitch - Government agencies can share their upcoming big projects, their bid pools, etc.  Businesses can pitch their products and services.
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• 11:15 - 12:00
  Meet & Greet