Join the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (MPMSDC) this December in Omaha, Nebraska, or Topeka, Kansas, for a half-day summit focused on helping businesses discover new contracting opportunities, strengthen their competitive positioning, and connect with procurement professionals.

Topeka, NE Summit

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Programming: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Evergy
818 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66601

Whether you’re exploring government and corporate contracting for the first time or looking to expand your existing opportunities, the Business Growth Summit will provide practical insights, valuable connections, and actionable strategies to help you take your next step.

Government Contracting. AI. Procurement Insights. Connections.

Two cities. One goal: Helping businesses prepare for greater opportunities.

Opportunity is only valuable when you’re positioned to pursue it.

Finding new contracts is one thing. Understanding how to compete for them is another.

The Opportunity Ready: Business Growth Summit is designed to help bridge that gap by giving business owners greater insight into how contracting works, where to find opportunities, and what procurement professionals look for in potential suppliers.

You’ll gain:

• Greater understanding of government contracting: Learn how to navigate the contracting landscape and identify potential opportunities for your business.
• Practical ways to leverage AI: Discover how AI tools can help you research contracts, identify potential buyers, and strengthen your competitive positioning.
• Insights directly from procurement professionals: Better understand supplier expectations, purchasing processes, and what helps businesses stand out.
• Meaningful business connections: Connect with procurement professionals, fellow business owners, and organizations that support business growth.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities available and practical next steps to help your business pursue them.

Inside Procurement: What Buyers Want

Hear directly from procurement professionals about supplier expectations, navigating procurement processes, and building stronger connections with potential buyers.

Wherever you are in your business journey, there’s an opportunity to learn and grow.

The Business Growth Summit is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who:

• Are exploring government or corporate contracting for the first time.
• Want to identify new contracts and expand their business opportunities.
• Are interested in using AI to improve how they research and pursue opportunities.
• Want to better understand what procurement professionals expect from suppliers.
• Are already pursuing contracts but want to strengthen their competitive positioning.
• Are looking to build relationships and connect with business development resources.

You do not have to be MBE-certified or have existing contracts to attend.

Whether you’re preparing for your first opportunity or pursuing your next big contract, this summit will help you take a more informed approach to business growth.

If you’re ready to move differently, this is your next step.

Where readiness meets opportunity.

You have the capabilities. Now it’s time to strengthen how you position your business, discover new opportunities, and build the relationships that can help you grow.

Join MPMSDC in Omaha or Topeka this December and take the next step toward becoming opportunity ready.