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

The event scheduled for December 6-8, 2004, is a significant national federal procurement conference designed to provide valuable opportunities for service-disabled veteran, veteran, and small business owners to engage with federal agencies and prime contractors. Sponsored by prominent organizations such as the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, it offers educational workshops covering finance, federal security clearance, subcontracting, certification, and how to become a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. Participants will also benefit from hearing firsthand experiences of successful service-disabled veteran-owned businesses currently working with the federal government and can participate in personalized matchmaking sessions. The three-day event, held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, includes a welcoming reception, trade fair, training workshops, and networking sessions. It emphasizes connecting small business owners with potential federal contracting opportunities and peers in the industry. The registration fee of $95 covers all events, including the opening reception, two luncheons, and a networking luau, making it a comprehensive platform for businesses seeking to expand their presence in federal procurement. For further details and online registration, interested parties can contact the business specialist intern, Jessica I Monge, via email or phone.