Q--SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

The contract pertains to the 2nd Annual Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Conference held on October 5 and 6, 2006, at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico. The two-day event is designed to increase awareness of opportunities, resources, and programs available to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses seeking contracts and partnerships with federal, state, county, local governments, and private sector entities. The conference features educational workshops and roundtable sessions aimed at enhancing business knowledge and networking capabilities. While the primary focus is on service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses, the event is open to all businesses. Registration fees are set at $100 for vendors and $50 for government agencies. Interested parties could register online or contact ShoWorks, Inc. for more information. The event also serves as a platform for building long-term business relationships. Key points of contact include Lavida L. Barnes, Business Assistant at the GSA, and the ROSBU office. The conference’s overarching goal is to empower service-disabled veteran business owners through education, promotion of available resources, and facilitation of business alliances.