U -- Small Business Liaison Officer Two-Day Training Conference

A two-day training conference specifically designed for Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLOs) will take place on February 22 and 23, 2005, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Organized by the DoD Small Business Council for Education and Advocacy and the George Mason University Procurement Technical Assistance Program, the event aims to address current federal small business subcontracting initiatives that will affect large business firms. The program offers insights from federal agency representatives and large and small business firms, providing valuable strategies to improve small business subcontracting efforts within large enterprises. The conference begins with welcoming remarks at 8:00 a.m. on the first day, followed by a networking reception that evening. Registration costs $225, with a $50 discount available for federal SBLO participants. Those interested can register online or contact Mary McGuire or Ivena John via email or phone for more information. This event represents a key opportunity for SBLOs to gain updates on federal policies and to network with peers and industry leaders focused on enhancing small business subcontracting programs.