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

The event scheduled for December 6-8, 2004, is a national federal procurement conference designed to provide valuable opportunities for service-disabled veteran, veteran, and small business owners to engage with federal procurement processes. Sponsored by key government agencies including the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, the event combines educational workshops, one-on-one matchmaking sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees will benefit from expert-led training covering essential topics such as finance, federal security clearances, subcontracting, certification, and how to become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. Additionally, participants will hear from established service-disabled veteran-owned businesses currently active in federal contracting. This three-day event, held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, coincides with Pearl Harbor Day and offers a comprehensive agenda including registration, matchmaking, a welcome reception, trade fairs, workshops, and networking sessions. The conference fee of $95 includes access to all sessions, an opening reception, two luncheons, and a networking luau. It is designed to facilitate connections between small business owners, government agencies, and prime contractors, helping attendees identify potential federal contracting opportunities and expand their business networks. For further information and online registration, interested parties can contact the designated business specialist intern or visit the event website.