SPECIAL NOTICE: 2025 Mississippi Valley Division Regional Industry Day   7

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mississippi Valley Division (MVD)

REGIONAL INDUSTRY DAY

You're Invited to the 2nd Annual MVD Regional Industry Day!

Are you ready to grow your business and connect with key industry leaders? Join us on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis, TN, for a day designed to foster collaboration and growth in the contracting world.

This is your chance to:

• Connect directly with decision-makers from the St. Paul, Rock Island, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, and New Orleans Districts.
• Network with representatives from USACE HQ and MVD, as well as other government agencies including the Small Business Administration and Apex Accelerators.
• Discover new business opportunities and explore potential partnerships to grow your network and increase your chances of winning contracts.
• Access valuable resources for small businesses and discover how you can succeed in the federal contracting space.

Why attend?

• Expand Your Reach: Meet the right people to create valuable connections that can propel your business forward.
• Unlock New Opportunities: Learn how to partner with USACE and other agencies to secure contracts and grow your business.
• Gain Industry Insights: Discover trends and best practices to stay ahead in an ever-changing market.
• Stay Energized: Throughout the event, Apex Accelerator will be providing water and coffee to keep you refreshed and ready to network.

This event is free of charge and open to ALL contractors so don't miss out! Mark your calendars today and be part of this exciting event aimed at helping businesses like yours thrive.

Event will be held at:

Renasant Convention Center

255 NORTH MAIN STREET

MEMPHIS, TN 38103

DATE & TIME:

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, 9am-5pm

Please arrive 30-60 minutes ahead of time to allow for check-in and name tag pick up.

*Official agenda to be posted at a later date

LUNCH OPTIONS NEAR THE CONVENTION CENTER ARE LIMITED.

YOU MAY PREORDER LUNCH AT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqxAACRqKn6y1rbTgrbpC3aqFfR8QpV4Zisg-ZhC3huv_tog/viewform?usp=sharing

Lunch options ($15 plus tax):

Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich + Chips + Bottled Water

Ham & Swiss Sandwich + Chips + Bottled Water

Hummus & Veggie Wrap (vegan) + Chips + Bottled Water

GETTING THERE AND PARKING:

https://www.renasantconventioncenter.com/attend-an-event/getting-here-and-parking

• To reach the Parking Garage for the Renasant Convention Center/Cannon Center: Navigate to 266 N. Front St. All attendees can reserve parking in advance here. There are also pay machine kiosks located on Levels P1, P2 and P3 in the Renasant/Cannon garage, but you may encounter lines to make payment on major event days.
• To drop someone off at the Renasant Convention Center/Cannon Center: Navigate to 255 N. Main St

REGISTER AT: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=950796&k=0B64420E7251

ALSO- DON'T MISS OUT ON THE NETWORKING EVENT!!!

Tennessee Apex Accelerator will be hosting a networking event the day before the MVD Regional Industry Day on Tuesday, February 18th, from 2:00 4:30 PM at:

REIGN EVENT VENUE
3243 Players Club Cir
Memphis, TN 38125

This event offers a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) representatives, learn best practices for Joint Ventures from Todd Overman, and hear from Priscilla Sweeney, Chief of Contracting for the Memphis District (MVM), on how to do business with MVM.

Networking Event Registration: https://tnapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4339