Procurement Business Expo Invitation

The Prince William County Economic Development cordially invites Virginia’s business leaders, suppliers, and growth focused enterprises to participate in the upcoming Procurement Business Expo on March 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia.  Free parking. 

This high impact, results driven event convenes more than 300 vendors and key representatives from Prince William County government agencies, creating a direct pathway for organizations seeking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Attendees will gain actionable visibility into upcoming procurement opportunities, engage decision makers responsible for sourcing, and position their capabilities for future Requests for Proposals.

Strategic value to your organization

• Direct access to procurement officers and department buyers
• Insight into agency priorities and upcoming projects
• Targeted networking with qualified suppliers and partners
• Enhanced brand positioning within the regional government ecosystem
• Accelerated pipeline development for public sector contracts

Whether you are a small business, minority owned enterprise, or established contractor, this forum delivers measurable opportunities to compete, collaborate, and grow.

Seats are limited and interest is strong. We encourage early registration to secure participation and maximize engagement.

Register today and align your organization with Prince William County’s procurement pipeline and 2026 growth initiatives.

You are cordially invited to attend The Subcontracting Symposium 2026, an exclusive industry gathering designed to convene leading federal contractors, business executives, and government contracting professionals for a high-impact discussion on subcontracting strategies within the federal marketplace.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, Reston, VA
                  11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA

Hosted by Jennifer Schaus, J Schaus & Associates (Washington, DC – Government Contracting), this premier symposium will bring together 250+ federal contractors to explore the evolving landscape of subcontracting in federal contracting. Attendees will gain actionable insights, strengthen strategic partnerships, and identify new pathways to drive revenue through subcontracting opportunities.

This forum is designed for organizations seeking to expand their footprint in the federal sector, enhance teaming capabilities, and position themselves competitively within prime and subcontracting ecosystems.

Why Attend:

• Engage with a curated network of 200+ federal contractors and industry leaders

• Gain expert insights on subcontracting best practices and compliance

• Identify new teaming opportunities and strategic partnerships

• Strengthen your positioning in the federal procurement pipeline

Secure your participation and elevate your contracting strategy.

We look forward to your attendance at this highly strategic and results-driven symposium.

*MEMBERS OF NOVAHCC RECEIVE A 90% DISCOUNT. Send an email to events@novahispanicchamber.com 

1.30PM - 2PM - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

2PM-2.05PM - OPENING REMARKS

Event MC: Neil McDonnell, GovCon Chamber of Commerce

2.05PM -2.45PM - - SESSION 1 - (40 Min / Panel Discussion)

Using Data And Relationships To Uncover Opportunities

MODERATOR: Steve Vito, Vito & Associates LLC

PANELIST: Nick Bernardo, MyGovWatch

PANELIST: Stephanie Geiger, Geiger Consulting Group

PANELIST: Sean Doherty, GovDash

2.45PM - 3.25PM - - SESSION 2 - (40 Min / Panel Discussion)

Legal And (FAR Flow Down) Compliance Considerations For Subcontractors

MODERTOR: Jonathan Mostowski, Agile Acquisitions

PANELIST: Margaret Cassidy, Cassidy Law

PANELIST: David Timm, Burr & Forman

3.25PM - 3.40PM -- 15 Min BREAK - NETWORKING

3.40PM - 4.20PM - - SESSION 3 - (40 Min / Individual Speaker)

Leveraging AI For A Competitive Advantage As A Subcontractor

SPEAKER: Josh Cramer, Unanet

4.20PM - 5PM -- SESSION 4 - (40 Min / Panel Discussion)

Straight From The Primes - Best Practices

MODERATOR: Michael Townsend, Virginia APEX Accelerator

PANELIST: Lisa Jackson, GDIT

PANELIST: Alison Gonzalez, American Systems

PANELIST: Shawn Ralston, AECOM

5PM - 6PM - NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Food (Heavy Hors D'Oeuvres) and Drink (Wine, Beer, Water, Juice, etc) provided / Included with price of ticket.

Easter in the Park

A Free Family Celebration at Fairfax Memorial Park

Join us for a joyful afternoon of Easter fun at Fairfax Memorial Park on Sunday, March 29, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Bring your basket and get ready to enjoy a festive community celebration filled with family-friendly activities, seasonal treats, and memorable moments for all ages.

Event Highlights

• Exciting Easter egg hunt

• Face painting

• Photos with the Easter Bunny

• Delicious Easter treats galore

• Fun for the whole family

Admission

FREE

Kindly RSVP below to reserve your spot.

RSVP Today

Spaces are limited, and advance registration is encouraged.

Date: Sunday, March 29
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Fairfax Memorial Park

What to Bring

Please bring your Easter basket and your festive spirit.

Friendly Note

This event is designed to bring families together for an afternoon of fun, connection, and celebration. We look forward to welcoming you to Fairfax Memorial Park for a memorable Easter in the Park.

Optional Short Version for the Top Banner

Celebrate Easter with us at Fairfax Memorial Park on March 29 from 1 PM to 3 PM. Enjoy a free Easter egg hunt, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and plenty of Easter treats. Bring your basket and RSVP today.

If you would like, I can also convert this into a more elegant landing page version, a Constant Contact registration page format, or a bilingual English-Spanish version.