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Cabrera named President of the Georgia Institute of Technology

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The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) recently named Dr. Ángel Cabrera president of the Georgia Institute of Technology.  He will assume the position before September 15, 2019.

“Georgia Tech will continue to excel under the leadership of Dr. Cabrera,” said USG Chancellor Steve Wrigley.  “His experience, skillset and deep ties to his alma mater will serve the campus community well, and his vision for the future will help lead Georgia Tech to new heights.  I am grateful to the Board of Regents and the search committee for their time and effort in this selection process, and I congratulate Dr. Cabrera on his new role.”

Cabrera has served as president of George Mason University (GMU), a top-tier research institution and the largest public university in Virginia, since 2012.

“Dr. Cabrera is an excellent choice to lead Georgia Tech as its next president,” said Board of Regents Chairman Don Waters.  “I am confident that he will work diligently on behalf of students while advancing Georgia Tech’s growth, priorities and world-class reputation.  On behalf of the Board of Regents, I welcome Dr. Cabrera back to Georgia Tech and look forward to working with him.”

Continue Reading at:  University System of Georgia website

University system holding procurement expo on Nov. 30th

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The 12th Annual University System of Georgia (USG) Procurement Expo is being held at the Georgia State University Clarkston Campus on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.

This year’s event, held in collaboration with The Blue Book Building and Construction Network and hosted by Georgia State University, will explore business opportunities with the USG. Network, with federal, state, local government agencies, and with prime construction management firms.

Attendees will:

  • Learn how to navigate the procurement process of the University System of Georgia in the areas of general procurement, facilities (construction), and information technology. 
  • Meet buyers and contracting officers from the public colleges and universities in the State of Georgia.
  • Network with contracting officers from federal, state, and local government agencies.
  • Build relationships with prime construction management firms currently working with the University System of Georgia.
  • Benefit from attending a business-to-business networking reception hosted by The Blue Book Building and Construction Network.
SCHEDULE

Friday, November 30, 2018 (Georgia State University Clarkston Campus)

8:30AM Registration (Building CG – Parking Lot 6)

10:00AM Morning Session (Building CG – Parking Lot 6)

Navigating the University System of Georgia procurement process focusing on construction projects, facilities management, general procurement, and information technology

General Procurement

Moderator: Ms. Karmen Milton, GCPA, GCPCA, USG Procurement Expo 2018   Co-Chair and Assistant Director, Purchasing Department, Georgia State University

Construction/Facilities Management

Moderator: Mr. Rodney Holden, GCPA, GCPCA, Assistant Director of Contracts, Compliance, and Operations, Purchasing Department, Georgia State University

12:15PM Luncheon Program (Building CG – Parking Lot 6)

Invited keynote speaker: The Honorable Michael L. Thurmond 

2:00PM Reverse Trade Show (Building CN – Parking Lot 6)

4:30PM Business-to-Business Reception hosted by The Blue Book Building and Construction Network (Building CN – Parking Lot 6)

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Fee: $50

Register at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efegdgr8dbecfc72&llr=mnj9eayab

Save the date: The University System of Georgia’s annual procurement expo will be Sept. 21st

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USG Procurement Expo 2016Businesses interested in learning more about contracting opportunities with the colleges and universities that make up the University System of Georgia (USG) should set aside Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 to attend the USG’s 10th annual Procurement Expo.

The USG Procurement Expo is a one-day event that features exhibits from University System institutions and provides information on navigating the System’s procurement process.  While the event targets small businesses of all categories, all vendors are welcome to participate.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet representatives from the procurement, facilities, and information technology departments of the public colleges and universities in the State of Georgia.  In addition, vendors will have the opportunity to network with representatives from the Georgia Dept. of Administrative Services (DOAS), the state’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), as well as city, county, state and federal government agencies.  In addition, representatives of construction management firm working with the USG will be in attendance.

The host of this year’s event will be Atlanta Metropolitan State College.

Watch for upcoming announcements here about registration details.

For more information, contact:

Annual university procurement expo to be held on Oct. 23 in Morrow

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The University System of Georgia (USG) Procurement Expo is celebrating its ninth annual event on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015!

Clayton State UniversityThe 2015 USG Procurement Expo will be hosted by Clayton State University.  The event will be held in the Student Activities Center at Clayton State University located at 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA.

The Expo encourages attendance by small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises; however, all suppliers are welcome.  Major purposes of the Expo are providing access to state university buyers by small businesses and teaching potential suppliers how to do business with the institutions associated with the University System of Georgia.

To register, please click here.  The registration fee is $40, including lunch, by Oct. 2.

The schedule outline for the day is:

  • 9:00AM Registration – Student Activities Center
  • 10:00AM Concurrent Sessions on Doing Business with the USG

* Construction Projects

* General Procurement and Information Technology

  • 11:30AM Luncheon Program

* Keynote Speaker:Regent Sachin Shailendra, President, SG Contracting

  • 1:15PM Exhibits Open

A more detailed agenda can be downloaded here: 2015 USG Expo Agenda

The Expo brochure can be downloaded here: 2015 USG Procurement Expo Brochure

Details of USG’s Oct. 24th procurement expo now available

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The University System of Georgia (USG) has announced details of its annual procurement expo aimed at attracting more vendors to the contracting opportunities generated by the state’s colleges and universities.

The 2014 USG Procurement Expo will be hosted by Middle Georgia State College located in Macon, Georgia.  The Expo will be a one-day event that features exhibits from University System institutions and provides information on business opportunities with the institutions of the University System of Georgia as well as federal, state, and local government agencies, and prime construction management firms. The event targets small and minority vendors, however all vendors are welcome to attend.

Schedule

10:00am – Registration opens

11:30am – Luncheon Program in Banquet Hall

1:00pm – Expo Opens (agencies and institutions are the exhibitors)

Concurrent breakout sessions will be conducted, and all activities will be held in the Charles H. Jones Building on the Middle Georgia State College campus.

Registration

The registration fee is $40 per person ($45 after Tuesday September 30, 2014).

Registration can be accomplished by visiting: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=n85c6brab&oeidk=a07e9jtpqiv942ffeb1

Parking

Parking is available in the Charles H. Jones Building parking lot. Parking passes will be provided and are required.

More Information

Contact, hotel, and more details are available at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9jtpqiv942ffeb1&llr=n85c6brab 

University System of Georgia’s annual procurement expo scheduled for Oct. 24 in Macon

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Mark your calendar.

The University System of Georgia’s annual procurement conference is scheduled to be held on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.  This year’s event will be held on the campus of Middle Georgia State College in Macon, GA.

Registration and further details are not available at this time.  Keep watching the GTPAC website for further announcements.

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