Federal Business Council, Inc.

General Information

The Federal Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone and women-owned businesses.

GPC is the largest and longest-running conference for small businesses looking to do business with the government and its prime contractors. This unique one-day event attracts:

A wide variety of government attendees representing many Federal, State and Local agencies
Participants from all over the United States including: Government (Federal, State and Local), Industry (Prime Contractors and Small Businesses) and Academia
Prime Contractors with teaming and mentor-protégé opportunities
Hundreds of small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, 8a businesses and HUBZone businesses
Participating firms have the benefit of marketing their products and services to procurement representatives and small business specialists from federal agencies.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to increase your exposure!

Register to Exhibit/Sponsor

Pricing Marketing Services Package Fee:

$0 Government Exhibitor
$995 Early Bird Small Business - Standard 10x10
$2,195 Prime Contractor/Large Business - includes 2 reps per package
$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Badge Sponsor (2 available)
$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (3 available)
$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (2 available)
$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program (3 available)
$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration (3 available)
$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room (3 available)
$7,000 Silver Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$9,000 Gold Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$11,500 Platinum Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$13,500 Diamond Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
$15,000 Matchmaking Sponsorship (2 available)

$0 Government Exhibitor

$995 Early Bird Small Business - Standard 10x10

$2,195 Prime Contractor/Large Business - includes 2 reps per package

$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Badge Sponsor (2 available)

$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (3 available)

$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (2 available)

$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program (3 available)

$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration (3 available)

$6,500 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room (3 available)

$7,000 Silver Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$9,000 Gold Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$11,500 Platinum Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$13,500 Diamond Sponsor (includes exhibit space)

$15,000 Matchmaking Sponsorship (2 available)

Marketing Service Package

Exhibit Floor Plan

Each Marketing Service Package Includes:

Increased brand awareness from face-to-face networking
Promotion by FBC to potential attendees
Access to exhibit hall – mix of small businesses, prime contractors and approximately 100 government booths
One 6' x 2.5' skirted exhibit table in an 10 ft (wide) by 10 ft (deep) exhibit space
8' High Back Drape and 3' High Side Rails, two chairs and wastebasket
One company sign
Opportunity for your company to participate in Matchmaking sessions with Priority access, while space is available (please visit the matchmaking information page for details)
Access to seminars
Registration for two company reps*
Conference materials – Conference Program with contact information, conference badge, lanyard and tote bag
Please note: In an effort to give our participants more choices, lunch is not included in the registration fee.

* Additional participants must pay Attendee Registration Fee. No exceptions.
* Due to ongoing privacy policy updates and concerns, the attendee list may not always be available. Please collect any names and POC information at your booth.

Register to Exhibit/Sponsor

Sponsorships

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

All Bronze Co-Sponsorships include:

One sponsorship table space of your choice (other than premium table spaces)
Recognition on appropriate signage at the event
Acknowledgment (logo) in the Exhibit Program (deadline to be included in the program is noon on Friday, June 5th) & during the course of the Conference proceedings
Conference admission for additional 2 company representatives

Bronze Co-Sponsorships Options ($6,500 Each):

Conference Badge (limited to 2) - also includes company logo on the badge
Conference Bag (limited to 3) - also includes company logo on the bag
Conference Lanyard (limited to 2)- also includes company logo on the lanyard
Conference Program (limited to 3) - also includes full-page ad in the program
Seminar Room (limited to 3)- also includes recognition on signage in one of the seminar rooms
Registration (limited to 3) - also includes recognition on signage in the registration area
Matchmaking (limited to 3) - also includes recognition in the matchmaking area (ON HOLD - CALL FBC REP for MORE INFO)

All Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels listed below include:

One premium table space of your choice (based on sponsorship level)
Recognition on Signage throughout the Conference and Registration area
Recognition during the course of the Conference Proceedings.

Silver Sponsor $7,000

Recognition in Conference Program (includes quarter-page ad)
Sign for table identifying you as a Silver Sponsor
Conference admission for 4 additional company representatives

Gold Sponsor $9,000

Recognition in Conference Program (includes half-page ad)
Co-Sponsorship of seminar room
Sign for table identifying you as a Gold Sponsor
Conference admission for 6 additional company representatives

Platinum Sponsor $11,500

Co-Sponsorship of onsite Check-in/Badge Pickup Kiosk
Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full-page ad) - deadline is noon on Friday, June 5th
Co-Sponsorship of seminar room
Sign for table identifying you as a Platinum Sponsor
Conference admission for 8 additional company representatives

Diamond Sponsor $13,500 (2 Available - Limited to 1 prime and 1 small business)

Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full-page, full color with premium placement. Ad dimensions must be 8.5"(W) x 11"(H) with ¼” bleed.) - deadline is noon on Friday, June 5th
Co-Sponsorship of the Exhibit Hall
Sign for table identifying you as a Diamond Sponsor
Conference admission for 10 additional company representatives

Additional Program Exposure Opportunities (exhibit space NOT included) - deadline is noon on Friday, June 5th

Quarter-page Exhibit Conference Program Ad (dimensions 4.25"(W) x 5.5"(H)) - $750
Horizontal Half-page Conference Program Ad (dimensions 8.5"(W) x 5.5"(H)) - $1,000
Full-page Exhibit Conference Program Ad (dimensions must be 8.5"(W) x 11"(H)) - $1,500

Location Walter E. Washington Convention Center Hall C
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW
Washington, DC 20001

Setup time: 6/10: 3 – 6 PM
Exposition: Thursday, June 11: 9am – 4pm
Teardown: 6/11: 4 – 6 PM
The Exhibit Hall is Hall C located on the Concourse Level

All exhibitors must set-up between 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10th. Registration will take place outside of Exhibit Hall C on the Concourse Level.

There will NOT be a separate registration for Industry. Please look for signs leading you to Registration.

To view the floorplan and verify your table assignment, go to the FLOOR PLAN.

For shipping, carpet & additional booth furnishings go to the decorator’s exhibit kit

For AV ordering
For Electric ordering
For Wireless ordering

Directions Directions coming soon

Promotional Supplies

Have you ordered your show supplies yet? To order event giveaway items, logo'd wearables, trade show materials or show printing, please contact Tricia Snyder at tricia.snyder@proforma.com or call (240) 841-2203. For ideas please visit www.proforma.com/promolink. FBC has a special arrangement with Promolink to provide the highest levels of customer service, including special shipping to the show and discounts. A full array of government-friendly and green giveaway products are available.

Contact Prior to the start of the event, please direct any questions to your FBC Account representative at (800) 878-2940. The Event Manager contact information will be posted here the day of the event for event logistical support or issues.

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