99 -- HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The event is a free workshop titled "How To Do Business With the Federal Government," scheduled for September 13, 2004, in Pittsburgh, PA, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is designed to provide small businesses in the Pittsburgh region with valuable insights on government contracting, featuring prominent speakers such as Chairman Tom Davis of the Government Reform Committee, Congressman Tim Murphy, and Ms. Barbara Shelton, Regional Administrator of the GSA. The agenda includes presentations from the U.S. General Services Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration, aiming to help attendees understand federal contracting processes and opportunities. Registration for the event is free but limited to the first 250 participants, and interested parties can register online at www.estrategy.gov/forum. The workshop will include a continental breakfast and a keynote luncheon. The contract is managed by the General Services Administration’s Pbs R3 Acq Management Division based in Philadelphia, PA. Any questions can be directed to the Small Business Utilization Office via phone, or to Contract Specialist Angela P. Christiansen by email or phone. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for small business owners to network and learn directly from key federal government representatives who facilitate contracting with government agencies.