# Event Details - **Event Name**: Government Contracting - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: From Connection to Contract: Working with Mecklenburg County with John L. Walton II and Jamari Timmons, Office of Economic DevelopmentAbout this EventAre you a small business owner looking to break into government contracting? Do you want to understand how Mecklenburg County works with diverse businesses and how you can position your company for success? Join the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, November 9 at Central Piedmont Community Parr Center for an insightful session with Mecklenburg County’s Office of Economic Development – Business Diversity & Inclusion (BDI) team. This event will provide small and minority-owned businesses with tools, strategies, and insider knowledge to move from connection to contract with Mecklenburg County.Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025Time: 1:30PM - 3PMLocation: Central Piedmont Parr Center • 1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204Admission: Free (Registration Required)Featured Speakers:John L. Walton IIWith over 13 years of experience in local government, John serves as a key leader within Mecklenburg County’s Business Diversity and Inclusion division. His mission is to expand opportunities for small businesses by increasing their engagement in County projects and procurement. John will share valuable insights on how businesses can position themselves to maximize visibility and build strong relationships with Mecklenburg County.Jamari TimmonsAs a Business Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Jamari oversees informal construction projects and works directly with emerging businesses to break down disparities, create opportunities, and drive process improvements. With extensive experience in government and education, he provides strategic counseling to help small businesses engage with County contracts and strengthen their operations. Jamari is a proud graduate of NCCU and Queens University of Charlotte, committed to fostering growth, inclusivity, and efficiency in the local business ecosystem.What You’ll Learn:How Mecklenburg County supports small and diverse businessesBest practices for navigating the procurement and contracting processOpportunities available for local businesses in both services and construction projectsPractical steps to take your business from networking to signed contractsWho Should Attend:Small business ownersMinority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businessesEntrepreneurs looking to expand into government contractingLocal vendors interested in Mecklenburg County opportunitiesDon’t miss this chance to connect directly with the decision-makers who can help your business grow.SPECIAL THANKS TOMecklenburg County’s Office of Economic Development, Program PartnerJohn L. Walton II and Jamari Timmons, PresentersCentral Piedmont Community College , Event VenueSocial Media Club Charlotte , Education PartnerMint Hill Marketing , Education PartnerAgenda?: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PMArrival, Light Snacks, & Networking?: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMEducational Program?: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMQuestions & Answers (Q&A) & Wrap-Up - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/government-contracting/100001743979131529 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgovernment-contracting-tickets-1743979131529 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Piedmont Parr Center - **lat**: 35.2174539 - **long**: -80.8304318 - **full address**: Central Piedmont Parr Center, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/carolinas-asian-american-chamber-of-commerce/23653467) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c8eb6b9d3a8cd53c7ac90688602eb126a30c38c0330cbb23891fc654eb8cebff-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759209422 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/33c9931dc72829c9b5ea4a031a20659298aa58464234d27ad0587716bdd00cd3-rimg-w400-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759209422 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Central Piedmont Parr Center, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Government Contracting ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Government Contracting", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c8eb6b9d3a8cd53c7ac90688602eb126a30c38c0330cbb23891fc654eb8cebff-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759209422", "startDate": "2025-11-09", "endDate": "2025-11-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/charlotte/government-contracting/100001743979131529", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Central Piedmont Parr Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1201 Elizabeth Avenue", "postalCode": "28204", "addressLocality": "Charlotte", "addressRegion": "NC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.2174539", "longitude": "-80.8304318" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "From Connection to Contract: Working with Mecklenburg County with John L. 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