MARKETPLACE is the premier business networking and capacity building conference of the year for minority, woman and veteran-owned companies to learn how they can do business with the state, federal and local agencies as well as corporations.  These markets represent billions of dollars of annual purchasing, with preference programs to increase purchasing opportunities from minority, woman, veteran and disadvantaged business owners.  For more than 30 years, this conference has provided these business owners with opportunities to meet with potential buyers, identify funding sources, connect with business assistance resources and build their capacity for future growth.