Contract Ready Business Expo
Location
Brookshire Convention Center
4029 5th St Brookshire, TX
Date
July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM - July 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
About
The Contract Ready Business Expo is a dynamic three-day event designed to equip small businesses, entrepreneurs, and contractors with the tools, connections, and strategies needed to become contract ready and position themselves for procurement, capital access, and long-term business growth. Attendees will gain expert insight into procurement processes, funding opportunities, cooperative purchasing, and business development through engaging sessions and keynote presentations.
Sessions
July 8, 2026
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09:00 AM - 02:00 PM CDT Positioning the Business for BIDS, Proposals & Contracts (Multiple Speakers)
This session is designed to help businesses build a strong foundation for procurement success by understanding business planning, the procurement lifecycle, proposal readiness, capability statements, financial positioning, and the bonding process. Participants will gain practical strategies to better position their businesses for contracting and competitive opportunities.
Location: 4029 5th Street, Brookshire, Texas 77423
July 9, 2026
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09:00 AM - 02:00 PM CDT ACCESS TO CAPITAL (Multiple Speakers)
This session is designed to help small businesses understand funding opportunities and prepare financially for growth. Participants will gain insight into becoming bank ready, accessing traditional and alternative financing, leveraging small business resources, and positioning their businesses for long-term sustainability and expansion.
Location: 4029 5th Street, Brookshire, Texas 77423
July 10, 2026
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09:00 AM - 02:00 PM CDT CONNECT & GROW (Multiple Speakers)
This session is focused on helping businesses expand their networks, strengthen partnerships, and connect with cooperative purchasing programs, local municipalities, and economic development leaders. Participants will learn strategies to increase visibility, build relationships, and identify opportunities for long-term business growth and contracting success.
Location: 4029 5th Street, Brookshire, Texas 77423