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58--Pathfinders 2005 Veterans Conference, Kansas City MO, November 7-8, 2005

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Battelle Energy Alliance–doe Cntr

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The U.S. General Services Administration, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is sponsoring the PATHFINDERS 2005 conference specifically designed for Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran business owners. The event takes place on November 7-8, 2005, at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. It provides attendees with valuable opportunities to explore federal procurement and subcontracting options, including contracts related to hurricane relief efforts. Participants can network with federal agencies and major contractors such as Nortel, IBM, AVAYA, Booz Allen Hamilton, Simplex, Sprint, and CSCL, as well as engage in training essential for conducting business with the federal government. Keynote speakers at the conference include Admiral Bill Owens, U.S. Navy (ret.), representing Nortel Networks, and Deidre A. Lee, Assistant Commissioner for Integrated Technology Services at the GSA Federal Acquisition Service. The conference aims to foster growth and partnership opportunities for Veteran-owned businesses within the federal marketplace. Interested individuals can register online or by contacting the Outreach Coordinator Director, Gail M. Allen, by phone or email.

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Veteran business conference offers networking, federal contracts, training, November 7-8, 2005, Kansas City.

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561591 - Convention and Visitors Bureaus

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The U.S. General Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs are sponsoring PATHFINDERS 2005, a conference for Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran business owners. The conference, being held November 7-8, 2005 at Union Station in Kansas City, MO, is an opportunity for business owners to discover procurement opportunities - including contracts for hurricane relief efforts, network with federal agencies, and receive training that is important to doing business with the federal government. Explore subcontracting opportunities with Nortel, IBM, AVAYA, Booz Allen Hamilton, Simplex, Sprint, CSCL and many others. Keynote speakers include Admiral Bill Owens, U.S. Navy (ret.) of Nortel Networks and GSA Federal Acquisition Service Assistant Commissioner for Integrated Technology Services, Deidre A. Lee. To register on-line, visit www.gsa.gov/vetevents or call +1 (555) 000-0000.