Meet the Primes is an exciting opportunity-rich event that helps businesses form relationships, obtain valuable resources, and learn about regional teaming, partnership, and contract opportunities from San Diego International Airport departments, prime contractors and concessionaires, public agencies, banks, business and financial support services, and regional partners participating as exhibitors.
First introduced in 2015, this industry-wide event has been part of San Diego International Airport’s initiative to increase and maximize small, local, veteran, and underrepresented business participation and has grown over the years. Over 300 one-on-one business matchmaking meetings take place between businesses and exhibitors.
WHY ATTEND?
• Learn about partnering, teaming, and contract opportunities
• Build relationships with participating exhibitors
• Showcase your company’s expertise, goods, and services
• Expand your visibility, reach, and business network
MEET WITH 50+ EXHIBITORS:
• San Diego Airport Departments: Airport Design & Construction, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Informatoin & Technology Services, Labor Compliance, Marketing, Arts, and Air Service Development, Procurement, Quieter Home Program, Revenue Generation & Partnership Development, Small Business Development, and more.
• Prime Contractors (Construction): ARRIVE, C&S Company/C&S Engineers, Inc., Clark Construction, Griffith Company, Marcon Engineering, Pacific Southwest, PCL Construction, Prava Construction Services, Inc., Sundt Construction, Inc., Swinerton, and Turner Construction.
• Prime Consultants (Professional/Technical/Environmental/Engineering/Program & Construction Management Services): Hensel Phelps and PGAL, HNTB, Jacobs, Landrum Brown, Ricondo, and more.
• San Diego Airport Prime Concessionaires: Areas, Clear Channel Outdoor-Airports Division, Duty Free Partners, High Flying Foods, HMSHost, Hudson, Mission Yogurt, Paradies-San Diego LLC, SSP America, Team Martinez, WH Smith North America, and more.
• Public Agencies, Associations, Banks, Business and Financial Support Services: Asian Business Association San Diego, California Department of General Services – Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services, California Department of Transportation District 11, City of San Diego, County of San Diego, Heis Surety and Insurance Services, Mission Federal Credit Union, North County Transit District, San Diego Unified School District, SANDAG, San Diego/Orange/Imperial APEX Accelerator, Small Business Development Center, and Veterans in Business Network, and more.
Exhibitor Directory: We highly recommend for attendees to review the exhibitor directory to plan your networking experience and prioritize engaging with exhibitors based on your interests and objectives. It provides a comprehensive list of participating exhibitors and their description. Keep an eye out for the dirctory closer to the event.
Parking: Parking is free at Balboa Park. To view parking lots and event location please click here to view the Balboa Park Map. Locate the “P” symbols on the map to see parking lots nearby Balboa Park Club. We recommend parking in the Pan American Plaza Lot (in front of Comic-Con Museum/Air & Space Museum) or Spreckels Organ Pavilion Lot (behind Spreckels Organ) which are the two closest parking lots to Balboa Park Club.
Complimentary Food & Water: Savor mouth-watering food catered by local San Diego small businesses (SB) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Wetstone Wine Bar (ACDBE & SB) and Gourmet Island Bistro (SB), along with water bottles provided by San Diego International Airport, while supplies last.
Restrooms: Women’s and men’s restrooms are in the lobby area.
What to Bring:
- Business Cards: Both electronic (e.g., QR codes and digital card apps like Blinq) and physical versions to exchange and instantly share with exhibitors and other attendees.
- Capability Statements: Showcase your expertise and what you bring to the table.
- Brochures: Share valuable information and leave a lasting impression with information about your company, certifications, experience, products and/services.
- Bag for Swag: You’ll want something to carry all the goodies and promotional items you’ll collect.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make meaningful connections, elevate your business, and invite your colleagues and team. Register today!
Walk-Ins on the day of event are welcome!
