This is an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to gain valuable contracting tips and tricks, learn more about the mission and scope of work conducted at the Hanford Site, and to network! The Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium presents valuable business opportunities, bringing together the best of the industry, all in one place, at one time. More than 300 attendees including small business owners, procurement executives, and supplier diversity professionals attend each year.
About: Attendees can anticipate an enriching experience where professionals from both small and large businesses will converge, fostering connections, gaining valuable insights, and cultivating relationships. Guest speakers including DOE officials and local industry leaders will present concepts important to small business development; past topics have included “How to Write a Winning Proposal” and “DOE Strategic Sourcing Agreements”. Our overarching goal is to pave the way for increased procurement and diverse business opportunities for small and large enterprises.
April 9 & 10 @ Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA
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Conference Agenda
APRIL 9, 2025 – Three Rivers Convention Center
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Bus Tour Badging and Loading (pre-registration required) |
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Bus Tour of the Hanford Site – Foyer (pre-registration required) |
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Early Booth Set Up – Great Hall B/D |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Networking Reception – Foyer (symposium registration required) |
APRIL 10, 2025 – Three Rivers Convention Center
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Booth Setup | Great Hall B/D |
7:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Registration | Foyer |
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast and Networking | Foyer |
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Session 1 | Meeting Room ABC |
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8:50 AM to 9:00 AM | Break | |
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Session 2 | Meeting Room ABC |
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9:50 AM – 10:00 AM | Break | |
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Session 3 | Meeting Room ABC |
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10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Break | |
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | Session 4 | Meeting Room ABC |
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11:50 AM – 12:00 PM | Break and get seated for lunch program | Great Hall A/C |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Luncheon and Keynote Speaker | Great Hall A/C |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | EXHIBIT HALL OPEN | Great Hall B/D |