U.S. General Services Administration
Connect with GSA at Maine’s ‘Meet the Buyers’ Event in Augusta, Maine
BOSTON – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will participate in a comprehensive “Meet the Buyers” networking event hosted by Maine APEX on May 15, 2025. This event is aimed at connecting local businesses with federal, state, and municipal procurement opportunities.
Event Highlights:
- Full-day matchmaking sessions with federal, state, and municipal buyers
- Prime contractor networking opportunities
- Strategically designed to support small business growth in government contracting
“This event represents a critical opportunity for Maine’s small businesses to understand and access federal procurement channels,” said Michelle Simoes, the New England Region Small Business Technical Advisor for GSA’s OSDBU. “GSA is committed to the principles of competition that make America’s economy the most dynamic in the world, including merit-based and impartial awarding of government contracts.”
Who Should Attend:
- Small business owners
- Entrepreneurs interested in government contracting
- Local businesses seeking federal, state, and municipal procurement opportunities
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine
- Register at: Maine’s Meet the Buyer’s Matchmaking Event.
Collaborative Partners:
- Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s Maine APEX Accelerator Program
- Department of Defense
- Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Businesses will have pre-scheduled appointments using specialized third-party matchmaking software, ensuring targeted and efficient networking opportunities.
Background:
The GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization serves as a critical liaison for small businesses, promoting increased access to nationwide procurement opportunities and championing made-in-America policies.
About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
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