U -- SBLO Training Conference, February 22 and 23, 2005

The contract outlines a two-day conference specifically designed for Small Business Liaison Officers, scheduled for February 22 and 23, 2005, at George Mason University's Johnson Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Hosted by the DoD Small Business Council for Education and Advocacy in Washington, D.C., alongside the George Mason University Procurement Technical Assistance Program, the event aims to address current initiatives affecting federal small business subcontracting programs. The conference includes welcoming remarks at 8:00 a.m. on the first day and ends the evening with a networking reception. Its purpose is to provide participants with timely information and strategies presented by federal agency representatives and business firms, with a focus on improving subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within large firms. The registration fee for the conference is $225, with a discounted rate of $175 available for federal employee Small Business Liaison Officers. Attendees are encouraged to register online or by contacting Mary McGuire or Ivena John via the provided phone numbers. The event promises comprehensive sessions over two full days, offering valuable insights into evolving federal subcontracting initiatives that are poised to impact large business firms significantly in the near future. This training conference facilitates education, advocacy, and networking among stakeholders involved in small business subcontracting and procurement.