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City & State Pennsylvania’s annual Procurement & Diversity Summit is a half-day conference that connects public-sector leaders, industry executives, and academics to strengthen partnerships among governments, prime contractors, and small diverse businesses—while offering insights into succeeding in Pennsylvania’s competitive procurement landscape.
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Crowne Plaza Harrisburg
23 S. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Agenda
Times are subject to change.
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-ChiefCity & State Pennsylvania
Reggie McNeil
SecretaryPennsylvania Department of General Services
This panel will explore the largest and most impactful government contracting opportunities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Industry experts, agency leaders, and procurement professionals will discuss upcoming projects, priority spending areas, and strategies for navigating state and local procurement processes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how prime contractors and small diverse businesses can position themselves for success, build strong partnerships, and compete effectively for high-value public-sector contracts.
This panel will explore the largest and most impactful government contracting opportunities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Industry experts, agency leaders, and procurement professionals will discuss upcoming projects, priority spending areas, and strategies for navigating state and local procurement processes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how prime contractors and small diverse businesses can position themselves for success, build strong partnerships, and compete effectively for high-value public-sector contracts.
Sen. Devlin Robinson
ChairLabor & Industry Committee
Amanda Wasko
Chief, Division of Administrative ServicesPennsylvania Department of Corrections, Bureau of Administration
Frank H. McNally
Deputy Secretary for Enterprise Operations and ProcurementPA Department of General Services
This panel will examine how Pennsylvania’s Small Diverse Business (SDB) programs support equitable access to government contracting opportunities and strengthen the Commonwealth’s procurement ecosystem. Panelists will discuss program goals, eligibility, compliance, and measurable outcomes, as well as best practices for leveraging SDB participation on public projects. Attendees will gain insight into how agencies, prime contractors, and SDBs can collaborate effectively to drive inclusion, innovation, and economic growth across the state.
This panel will examine how Pennsylvania’s Small Diverse Business (SDB) programs support equitable access to government contracting opportunities and strengthen the Commonwealth’s procurement ecosystem. Panelists will discuss program goals, eligibility, compliance, and measurable outcomes, as well as best practices for leveraging SDB participation on public projects. Attendees will gain insight into how agencies, prime contractors, and SDBs can collaborate effectively to drive inclusion, innovation, and economic growth across the state.
Dr. Erica Patterson
Deputy Secretary for Business Inclusion and Supplier DevelopmentPennsylvania Department of General Services
Sen. Vincent Hughes
Minority ChairAppropriations Committee
Stephanie Shell
Deputy Secretary for AdministrationPennsylvania Department of Human Services
Frank H. McNally
Deputy Secretary for Enterprise Operations and ProcurementPA Department of General Services