SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE -- JUNE 28, 2001 -- WARWICK, RI

Notice Date

May 31, 2001

Contracting Office

Northern Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 10 Industrial Highway, Mail Stop #82, Lester, PA 19113-2090

ZIP Code

19113-2090

E-Mail Address

Click here to receive further information on attending (showorks@showarksinc.com)

Description

May 18, 2001 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2001 Crown Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI Conference Contact: Cathy Doerr, ShoWorks Inc, 509-838-8755 Procurement Resource Contact: Jerry Chapman, Deputy for Small Business, US Navy, EFA Northeast, NAVFAC Command,(610) 595-0629 MEET THE BUYERS -- WE BRING THE BUYERS TO YOU! Small businesses in the New England have the opportunity to meet and network with federal and state agencies and major purchasers at BizConnections/New England, a Procurement Conference for Small Business, June 28th at the Crown Plaza in Warwick, RI. The one-day format includes a trade show with approximately 40 exhibiting purchasing entities, and seminars and workshop training designed for small businesses. This event brings together the buyers and the sellers. In an eight hour period an attendee can gather leads of new sales opportunities, learn what specific contractors and buyers are looking for and in what format, as well as provide the opportunity to ask questions and vent frustrations. It is virtually impossible for a company to gather the same caliber of leads and information in such a short period of time outside of this format. The conference is designed to meet with and provide a greater number of small businesses, including women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HubZone small business and veteran-owned small businesses with the tools and "connections" to grow their business opportunities with the federal government. Federal, state and civilian agencies buy everything, from paperclips to equipment for laying asphalt! Some representatives will want to meet with businesses in the engineering, architectural, construction and research and development areas. Others will work with any type of business. This is an opportunity to meet the buyers, learn what works best and network with new customers and potential clients. Presentations throughout the day will cover the following topics: The Naval Underwater Systems Center will provide information about purchasing opportunities with small businesses specific to his agency. The Deputy for Small Business Office in Groton, CT, will discuss the jurisdictions and procedures for his office, which is the regional purchasing office for all non-construction purchases for all northeast regional activities of the US Navy. The US General Services Administration buys everything. Find out how to get on the Federal Supply Schedule, the preferred method of government contracting. Doing business electronically: becoming a necessity if you plan to sell to the government. Resources available to small businesses to assist them in getting business with the government. Prime Contractors: Foster Wheeler, EA Engineering, Tetra Tech NUS, Arena Construction and Nutmeg Companies will describe what they are looking for with their small business sub-contractors. Mentor/Prot g program opportunities and procedures. The US Small Business Administration will provide details of the many programs within the agency that are available to small businesses. For women-owned businesses, there are two sessions designed to offer assistance and information about doing business in the government procurement arena. The primary sponsoring agency is the US Navy, Engineering Field Activity, Northeast, Naval Facilities Engineering Command along with the US Small Business Administration, NASA-CTC, regional Procurement Technical Assistance programs, the US General Services Administration and other agencies and prime contractors. To receive further information on attending and exhibiting, call ShoWorks Inc, (509) 838-8755, fax (509) 838-2838, showorks@showorksinc.com, or go to the website and also register on-line at www.allianceforbiz.com.

Web Link

Click here to register online and see schedule of events (www.allianceforbiz.com)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010604/SPMSC011.HTM (W-151 SN50N5W9)