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 service-disabled veterans, veterans, and small business owners with valuable opportunities to engage with federal agencies and prime contractors. Sponsored by multiple federal organizations including the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, the conference features workshops led by experts covering topics such as finance, government contracting security clearances, subcontracting, certification processes, and how to become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. Attendees will also have the chance to hear from successful veteran-owned businesses and participate in personalized matchmaking sessions to identify potential contract opportunities. Held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, this three-day event is scheduled concurrently with Pearl Harbor Day, offering a blend of educational, networking, and business development activities. The agenda starts with registration, matchmaking, and a welcome reception on the first day, followed by a trade fair, workshops, and networking sessions on the subsequent days. The registration fee of $95 includes access to the opening reception, two luncheons, a networking luau, and all conference sessions. Interested participants can register online or contact a business specialist intern at the General Services Administration for more information.