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 significant national federal procurement opportunity targeting service-disabled veterans, veterans, and small business owners. Sponsored by key agencies including the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, the conference aims to open doors for America's heroes by facilitating access to federal contracts. Attendees will benefit from workshops covering essential topics such as finance, federal security clearances, subcontracting, certification, and becoming a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder, all led by industry experts. The event also features success stories from veteran-owned businesses and offers one-on-one matchmaking sessions with government agencies and prime contractors, providing a valuable platform for networking and business development. The three-day event coincides with Pearl Harbor Day and takes place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The agenda includes registration and matchmaking on the first day, followed by a trade fair, workshops, and networking sessions on the subsequent days. The conference fee of $95 covers an opening reception, two luncheons, a networking luau, and access to all events and sessions. This comprehensive procurement event is designed to help attendees identify potential federal contracts, connect directly with government and industry representatives, and enhance their understanding of federal procurement processes. Online registration and further details are made available through the official event website.