99 -- National Federal Procurement Event That You Cannot Afford to Miss

The event taking place from December 6 to 8, 2004, is a prominent national federal procurement opportunity designed specifically for service-disabled veterans, veterans, and small business owners. Sponsored by key 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 and foster business growth within these communities. The three-day event, hosted at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, combines educational workshops led by industry experts on topics such as finance, federal security clearance processes, subcontracting, certification, and becoming a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder, with networking and matchmaking sessions where participants can meet with government agencies, prime contractors, and fellow entrepreneurs. The schedule includes initial registration and matchmaking on the first day, followed by a trade fair, additional workshops, and networking sessions over the next two days. Attendees will also benefit from success stories shared by established service-disabled veteran-owned business partners currently engaged with the federal government. The conference fee of $95 covers access to all events, including an opening reception, two luncheons, and a networking luau, providing a comprehensive platform to connect with federal procurement opportunities. For further details and online registration, prospective participants are directed to the official event website.