D -- GSA Workshops & Government Marketing Events offered in Region 9 (CA, NV, AZ & HI)- For Locations/Dates go to www.gsa.gov/r9smallbusiness

Congressman Jon Porter and Congressman Tom Davis are hosting a free conference on June 7, 2004, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, Nevada, designed to educate attendees on how to conduct business with the federal government. Sponsored by the U.S. General Services Administration and The House Government Reform Committee, with support from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the event includes lunch and covers a range of critical topics. These include new business opportunities, strategies for entering and navigating the government marketplace, current information technology requirements, evolving government priorities, marketing tactics in the government sector, and the implementation of electronic government. The conference aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the federal procurement environment to small businesses and entrepreneurs interested in government contracts. Registration is required and can be completed online, with contact phone numbers provided for additional information. The event’s objective is to equip participants with the insights and tools needed to successfully engage with various federal government agencies and adapt to changing market dynamics.