SMALL BUSINESS EVENT - USF & PTAC SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE EVENT - TAMPA FL , 1-2 MAY 2013

The 26th Annual Government Small Business Conference is scheduled for May 1-2, 2013, at Higgins Hall in Tampa, Florida. This event is organized by the USF Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center and aims to connect small businesses with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as major corporations. The conference provides opportunities for networking, education on the government contracting process, counseling, and the potential to secure contracts. Early registration offers a $75 discount and closes on April 12, 2013. Attendees can meet buyers, small business specialists, and procurement officials who are actively seeking products and services from small firms. Although the 6th Contracting Squadron and HQ USSOCOM Contracting Directorate at MacDill AFB are not sponsoring this event, small business owners are encouraged to register and participate to benefit from the resources and direct interactions available. The event planner, Mrs. Anita Jentzen, can be contacted for inquiries by phone or email. Detailed conference information, scheduling, and registration links are available through the Small Business Development Center’s website. This conference is designed to help small businesses navigate government procurement processes effectively, highlighting the significant role small businesses play in the U.S. economy.