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SSAS at UMBPACE: Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon 2025
Towson University Vendor Fair
Join Strategic Sourcing & Acquisition Services for the co-sponsored Vendor Fair hosted by Towson University. Connect with dozens of local, small, veteran-, minority- and women‑owned businesses and diversify your procurement activities.
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Where: University Union Ballrooms, 3rd Floor
8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252
SCHEDULE
12:30–2 pm: Lunch Panel — Building Connections & Leveraging Resources
Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
Are you a small, minority or veteran-owned business? This panel explores how small businesses can grow their network and leverage resources at large institutions, like TU and UMB. Learn strategies for building relationships, navigating institutional structures and accessing resources. Panelists share real examples, lessons learned and simple do’s and don’ts for working with large institutions. Note, this panel is for small business owners and procurement representatives.
1:30–3:30 pm: Vendor Fair
Network with certified local vendors of all kinds, including IT, supplies and equipment, maintenance services, novelty goods, apparel and more. Small businesses who aren't certified are encouraged to attend to meet with local procurement reps and state agencies.
SSAS is considering running a shuttle service from UMB to Towson University, please contact pcard-admin@umaryland.edu if you would be interested in using this service.
Calling Certified Vendors!
Get your business in front of program managers and procurement representatives from TU and other University System of Maryland universities, local government agencies and more at this year's Towson University Vendor Fair. Small businesses play vital roles in the economic growth and development of our region and this event is a great opportunity for individuals to explore ways to diversify their purchasing by buying from local certified small, minority- and veteran-owned businesses.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
- Learn about contracting opportunities with TU and other state agencies
- Network and build face-to-face connections
- Drive business growth
ARE YOU QUALIFIED?
To be qualified to participate, you must have one of the following certifications:
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Certified Small Business (CSB)
- Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow up to two weeks for applications to be reviewed and for approved vendors to be contacted.