Northwest Aerospace News — Issue No. 31 February | March 2023 | Page 66

B2B MEETINGS

THE B2B WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 9 , FROM 1:30-4:30 P . M . IT OFFERS FORMAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPLIERS TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF OEMS AND THE LARGER TIER I / II SUPPLIERS TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUTURE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP .
» DIVERSIFY YOUR MARKET
» SHOWCASE YOUR COMPANY ONE-ON-ONE WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM DIVERSE COMPANIES
» LEARN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH AN ARRAY OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
WHAT TO EXPECT :
Registrants and representatives of OEMs will meet individually in 10-minute increments . You will have the opportunity to discuss your products and services and get an understanding of the requirements to enter the representative ' s supply chain and / or explore options for future business relationships . Bring your business cards , por�olios , and any information that might be helpful in describing your company .
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING :
Prior to the conference , registrants had the opportunity to request appointments with participating companies . Once appointments are finalized ( either Monday or Tuesday ), they will be posted on a large appointment poster at the convention center . Here , you can check your pre-arranged appointments and make new ones as space and time allow . You may also request an email with your schedule .
• If you registered in advance , you should expect to have at least 2-3 preassigned appointments
• If you did not register in advance , you may still have time to sign up for open appointment slots
B2B REPS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
• A catalog of participating B2B Companies is available on our website . A printed copy is also available at the registration desk
I have met some of my most loyal , suitable and lasting business customers at these speed meetings . The PNAA team introduced me to the Gulfstream team seven years ago , and I am delighted to continue to work and grow our business together today .
- Shawn Hosford , Alger & Riddle
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