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25th Annual SADBOC procurement fair

Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors can learn more at this Trade Fair. 

Coupling education with marketing strategies, this event will provide small businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal, State and local agencies, commercial/prime contractors, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts.

The 25th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair is hosted by the Federal Executive Board’s Small and Disadvantaged Business Opportunities Council, in cooperation with the State of Minnesota's APEX Accelerator.

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