General Registration

Register now for The Marketplace, Texas’ largest minority business opportunity conference, which continues to be the marketing event of the year presenting countless procurement and sourcing opportunities for the private sector, government and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

Registration includes admission for one (1) to the Marketplace Preparation (prior to EXPO); (the day before EXPO) Step It Up!; Capital Connections; 20/20 Insight; the Best of Class Reception; and (the day of EXPO) the Early Bird Energizer Breakfast; Business Starts Right Here, Right Now! Ribbon Cutting; the Marketplace (Products and Service EXPO) and to The Rigel Awards Luncheon.

Act now and take advantage of the discounts available.

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Are you prepared to do business at The Marketplace? As a general attendee, prepare yourself to make the best impress possible at EXPO. Preparation workshops and materials have been designed to assist your company and sales personnel for this two-day event. New to EXPO this year, Daniel Grissom will encourage you to Step It Up! and ask the right questions to the exhibitors as you are working tradeshow floor.

Click here to obtain the general preparation materials.
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If you are certified by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), then this is the opportunity exclusively for you! The Best of Class Reception is solely sponsored by certified MBEs as a token of appreciation to major corporations and exhibitors for their commitment to minority business development. The reception is a great place to network in an informal ambiance with attendees, exhibitors and guest in preparation for the next days’ event. It is a great way to gain exposure and recognition for your company!

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