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. Sponsored by prominent federal agencies such as the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, this three-day event, held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, aims to facilitate connections between attendees and government procurement officials. The agenda includes workshops led by experts covering topics such as finance, federal security clearance for government contracting, subcontracting, certification processes, and how to become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. Additionally, participants will benefit from success stories shared by service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and one-on-one matchmaking sessions with government agencies and prime contractors. The conference begins with registration, matchmaking, and a welcome reception on December 6, followed by two full days of a trade fair, educational workshops, and networking sessions on December 7 and 8. Attendees will have access to multiple opportunities to forge relationships, explore federal contracting prospects, and gain insight into navigating government procurement channels. The registration fee is $95, which covers access to all conference activities, including two luncheons, an opening reception, and a networking luau. This event is particularly valuable for those seeking to expand their federal contracting footprint while connecting with like-minded small business owners and government representatives.