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The 24th Annual Government Small Business Trade Conference, hosted by the University of South Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is scheduled for May 5-6, 2010, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. This two-day event is designed to connect small business owners with local, federal, and state government agencies, as well as major corporations, providing networking, educational sessions, counseling, and direct contracting opportunities. The conference aims to empower small businesses by offering critical information on how to succeed in government contracting and fostering strategic supplier relationships. On the first day, attendees will participate in informative sessions intended to enhance their business acumen related to government contracting. The second day focuses on direct engagement, with representatives from government entities and large corporations available for presentations and one-on-one matchmaking sessions. These matchmaking opportunities allow small businesses to meet with potential government and corporate buyers and partners, facilitating immediate business development. Space for these sessions is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration details provided on the SBDC website after April 1, 2010. The conference is supported by the Department of Defense and targets businesses classified under NAICS code 541990. Key contacts for the event include Laura Lambert, the Training Coordinator, and Charlene Bostic, the PTAC Program Manager.

General Info

Two-day small business government trade conference with networking, education, and matchmaking opportunities.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Hqussocom

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

Tampa Convention Center 333 South Franklin Street, TAMPA, FL, 33602, USA

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NONE

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PostedFeb 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Hqussocom

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33621-5323, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Hqussocom

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33621-5323, USA

Contacts

Laura LambertTraining Coordinator

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Charlene BosticPTAC Program Manager

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Full Description

Event: 24th Annual Government Small Business Trade Conference Dates: May 5 - 6, 2010 Location: Tampa Convention Center 333 South Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602 POCs: PLEASE DIRECT ALL OF YOUR INQUIRES TO POCs and THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS LISTED IN THIS NOTIFICATION: LAURA LAMBERT, Training Coordinator;Email: lalambert@usf.edu OR CHARLENE BOSTIC, Procurement Manager;Email: cbostic@usf.edu CONFERENCE LINE: (813) 905-5818 FAX: (813) 905-5801 ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS! The University of South Florida (USF)Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), are bringing local, federal and state government agencies and major corporations together to network, educate, counsel and ultimately, contract, with small business firms. Are you looking for a great opportunity to meet with buyers from the federal, state, local government as well as major corporations? If you are a small business, ready, willing, and able to provide products and services needed, this conference is for you! This Two-Day Conference takes place May 5th & 6th 2010 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa FL. Did you know that 99% of all employment in the U.S. today and nearly 50% of the Gross National Product are generated by small business? Those statistics are why the USF Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center, are bringing local, federal and state governmental agencies and major corporations together to network, educate, counsel and ultimately, contract with small business firms. Partnering for Success: Create your Own Economic Stimulus The Small Business Trade Conference opens May 5th and includes a day crammed with informative sessions. We will help you arm your business with critical information ensuring greater success. Contracts: Here and Now On Thursday, May 6th, we offer opportunities to develop and build strategic supplier relationships. Representatives from all layers of governmental agencies will be on hand to speak with attendees. Large corporations looking for qualified small businesses will also be available to speak about partnerships and business opportunities. Matchmaking: On Thursday, May 6th, we will once again be offering Matchmaking sessions, co-sponsored by the SBA. Small businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various government agencies and large corporations. Space is limited, and is on a first come, first serve basis. Sign-up information will be on the web site after April 1, 2010. The full schedule, registration information, and other conference information may be found on the Small Business Development Center website: http://www.sbdctampabay.com/891/24th-annual-government-small-business-trade-conference/ or please call the conference hotline at (813) 905-5818.