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 opportunity designed to support service-disabled veterans, veterans, and small business owners. Sponsored by several federal 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 facilitate access to federal contracts through workshops, networking, and one-on-one matchmaking sessions. Attendees will benefit from expert-led training on topics such as finance, federal security clearances for government contracting, subcontracting, certification processes, and how to become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. Industry partners who are successful service-disabled veteran-owned businesses will also share insights and experiences. The three-day event takes place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and coincides with Pearl Harbor Day. The schedule includes registration, matchmaking sessions, an opening reception on the first day, followed by a trade fair, workshops, and networking opportunities on the subsequent days. The registration fee of $95 covers all conference events, including two luncheons and a networking luau. This event offers an invaluable platform for business owners to connect directly with government agencies and prime contractors, expanding their potential for securing federal contracts and fostering growth within the veteran and small business communities.