99 -- A National Federal Procurement Event That You Cannot Afford to Miss - Dec. 6-8, 2004

The event scheduled for December 6-8, 2004, is a national federal procurement conference designed to provide significant opportunities for service-disabled veterans, veterans, and small business owners to engage with federal agencies and prime contractors. Sponsored by major federal agencies including the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, this three-day event will feature educational workshops on topics such as finance, government contracting security clearances, subcontracting, certification processes, and becoming a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. Attendees will also benefit from firsthand insights shared by successful service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and the chance to participate in personalized matchmaking sessions to facilitate federal contracting opportunities. Held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the event includes a well-structured agenda with registration and matchmaking on the first day, followed by a trade fair, workshops, and networking sessions over the next two days. The conference fee of $95 covers all events including an opening reception, two luncheons, and a networking luau, offering a comprehensive platform to connect with government representatives and fellow business owners. This procurement event aims to open doors for America's heroes by helping them locate federal contracts and expand their small business ventures through meaningful government partnerships.