23rd Annual Business Expo



Guidelines for One-On-One Appointments



Thank you for your interest in scheduling One-On-One Appointments. Our corporate and government exhibitors find the appointments to be a wonderful tool to meet new suppliers. In addition, our MBEs rate the interaction during the appointments as very effective to connect directly with the buyers and other end users. Many contracts have been signed and relationships have been developed as a result of the appointments.



The following are guidelines for the One-On-One Appointments. By signing up for the One-On-Ones you are agreeing to the following:



Select appointments with companies that have requested your particular product or service
Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment
Limit the number of appointments with the same company and being mindful of the fact that many MBEs want appointments
Note that appointments may be administratively cancelled if you register for too many appointments
If you arrive late to your appointment, you cannot make up the time
Missed appointments with no prior notice can not be made up
If you need to reschedule an appointment at the event, it will be at the discretion of the schedule and the buyer
We suggest that you bring samples, brochures and other information about your company’s capacity
If possible, research the company or government agency before the appointment to learn more about their needs
Be respectful of the other interviews taking place around you
Leave the interview when the end of the appointment has been announced
Again, thank you for your participation in this year’s Expo and we look forward to a successful and enjoyable event.