San Diego Supplier Development Council >> SDSDC

The Council holds monthly Member meetings that are open to the public. The meetings are customarily held on the second Tuesday of each month, lasting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and typically include a sit down lunch. While the meetings are normally held at the Handlery Hotel at 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego 92108, you should check the Calendar and Reservations link above for the exact date and location for any given month. Agency representatives as well as representatives from small and large businesses are welcome to attend. The meeting program provides an effective networking opportunity for small business attendees; the meetings also provide agencies and large businesses with opportunities to identify new suppliers and service providers.

REGISTRATION POLICY: On-line registration is required in order to guarantee your place at the SDSDC Monthly Meeting. Registration is due no later than NOON on the first Thursday of the month (cut-off date). The registration fee is $35.00, however, those that register on-line before the cut-off date will receive a $10.00 discount.

Registration will be closed at NOON on the first Thursday of the month. You may still attend the event after the registration cut-off date, however, no discount is offered for unregistered attendees. Additionally, no meal selection will be available for non-registered attendees. IF the hotel has food available, "Chef's Choice" MAY be offered, but is not guaranteed.

NOTE: ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR REGISTRATION COST REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THEY ACTUALLY ATTEND THE MEETING.

SPACE IS LIMITED. On-line registration is highly encouraged. Space availability is determined by the number of on-line registrations received by the cut-off date. Walk-ins are welcome IF there is space available.

CANCELLATION POLICY: In order to avoid registration fees, cancellations must be received via email to Treasurer@sdsdc.org *no later than* NOON on the FIRST TUESDAY of the month (cancellation date). All cancellation emails must include the subject line "SDSDC Cancellation". If you are unable to attend the event, and have not cancelled by the cancellation date you may send a substitute. You are required to notify Treasurer@sdsdc.org via email regarding the substitution no later than the cut-off date. Your email must include the subject line "SDSDC Substitution" and identify the name of the individual making the substitution, who the individual is replacing, and the meal selection for the substitute."

Small Business Presentations:

Eligible small businesses desiring to make a 5 minute presentation (see FAQs) about their products or services should first attend at least one regularly scheduled monthly meeting; then contact Vice President and Program Chair for further details.

Council members desiring to 1) recommend a specific small business to make a presentation, 2) request a presentation from a certain type of business, or 3) recommend a guest speaker, should fill out the Small Business Referral / Request Form.

Each spring or summer the Council sponsors a major business networking and training event. The event brings small businesses and government agencies and prime contractors together for a day of networking, workshops and speakers. Large businesses and government agency representatives will be available at their tables or booths throughout the day to provide information about how to do businesses with their organizations. Advanced Reservations Required.

Each Fall the Council offers an Executive Awareness program designed to demonstrate the benefits that prime contractors and government/public agencies gain from successful small business programs. This program is intended to provide senior leadership and management insights into the core benefits that can be derived from small business programs. The Executive Awareness program will showcase best practices among SDSDC members and will recognize their significant accomplishments. Our objective is to show that good small business programs improve the quality of goods & services, reduce cost, improve schedule, and contribute toward the organization’s “bottom line” performance. Participation is primarily for Members and invited guests. Advanced Reservations Required.

Executive Awareness Award Categories
Application # 1 Best Small Business Advocate
Application # 2 Best Outreach Event or Series
Application # 3 Best Sustained Small Business Program
Application # 4 Exemplary Small Business Program Initiative
Application # 5 Best Small Business Support Organization

DATE	TIME	REGISTER For EVENT	LOCATION	COST
Tues 9 March 2010	11:30am to 1:15pm	Monthly Meeting	Crown Plaza 2270 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108	$25 (includes parking)
Tues 13 April 2010	11:30am to 1:15pm	Monthly Meeting	TBD	$25 (includes parking)

SDSDC Events and Meetings