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GMU-PTAP Workshop on Reviewing the 8a Application Process

We have a Workshop coming up at our Prince Willaim Campus:
Reviewing the 8a Application Process:

The SBA's 8(a) BD Program, named for a section of the Small Business Act, is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market. View the application and learn the online registration process. Explore the two year rule and other questions of concern. Handouts provided.

For more Information about the class and registrations.
Contact Renee Younes
Phone # 703-993-9415
Email: ryounes@gmu.edu
Registrations are open. Seats are limited.

Walk-ins allowed if seats are vacant.

Free parking for attendees is provided in the Occoquan Parking Lot.

Where & When

Cost: $50.00

Date: 13th October 2009

Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Location: George Mason University Prince Willaim Campus
Occoquan Building Room # 204
10890 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110

"Access to Success" by the Small Business Procurement and Networking Conference

Access to Small Business The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), National Capital Region (NCR), is pleased to invite you to participate in this year's premiere procurement conference targeted to assist the small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, HUBZone, 8(a) certified, veteran and service-disabled veteran small business community. Our theme, "Access to Success", is promised to be a worthwhile endeavor of the small business owner serious about taking his or her business to a new level in Federal procurement.

The conference will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2009, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. and the opening session will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Last year, GSA/NCR awarded over $668 million in contracts to small businesses and these annual procurement conferences assist us in identifying qualified small businesses with whom to contract.

Another very important part of our business is our Subcontracting Program. Large companies, like yours, play a significant role in creating numerous subcontracting opportunities that enable companies to become more experienced in Federal business. Over the past five years, GSA has included prime contractors as exhibitors during these conferences and each year, conference attendees consistently highlight this as one of the most valuable aspects of the event.

I'm writing to ask for your support of this conference as an exhibitor. The associated fee of $700 includes a six foot skirted table, two chairs, and two luncheon tickets. We are confident you will find this a worthwhile endeavor of your company's time and resources; as well as a key opportunity to help fulfill your company's Subcontracting Plan goals. If you have any additional questions, please contact Shaunta Johnson, Director of our Small Business Utilization Center, on (202) 708-5804 or by email at shaunta.johnson@gsa.gov.

Sincerely,

Shaunta Johnson
Director - Small Business Utilization Center
GSA - National Capital Region

MED Week 2009 - The Hands on Event for Minority Business Entrepreneurs and the American Recovery

The greatest economic challenge that many of us have seen also presents the greatest opportunities for minority businesses!

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) presents the 2009 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference
August 26 - 28, 2009
The Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC

For the last 27 years, MBDA has brought you the nation's foremost business leaders to offer advice, counsel and insight to help minority businesses stay competitive in the marketplace.

Now in 2009, MBDA's mission has taken on a new sense of urgency as all businesses battle through these tough economic times. The new administration is investing billions of dollars into states and municipalities for numerous infrastructure and other projects. This year's MED Week will offer you access to the policy makers, program managers, financial lenders and procurement officers who are integrally involved in the process and can help guide you to the best opportunities and partnerships.

MED Week has proven to be simply the most cost effective way to help your business thrive by providing insightful, relevant business strategies and tactics while at the same time helping you forge partnerships you need to be successful.

The 2009 event, Energizing the American Economy with Minority Business Enterprises, is scheduled for August 26th - 28th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. From the Opening Session to the final workshop, senior policy makers, academicians, successful entrepreneurs and corporate leaders will guide attendees in the best ways to navigate the tricky and quickly moving opportunities found within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition to prominent keynote speakers, this "must attend" event will pack into 2 full days the State of Commerce Address by Secretary Gary Locke, a Business EXPO, the Annual MED Week Awards Gala, and networking opportunities.

Click here to be taken to the event website.

MED Week offers you an opportunity to connect with some of the most exciting and innovative minds in minority business; and a chance to recognize and honor accomplished minority business owners and advocates throughout the country.

Don't delay! Space at the conference is limited. Click here to register for one of the most important conference you'll attend this year!

REGISTER NOW!
7th Annual Native American Procurement Conference - NAPC 2009!
Room Rate Deadline is July 21, 2009!
Act now to get your hotel reservations completed at the $139 rate. After July 21, 2009 the rate increases to standard rate of $200+.

Great Sponsorships available! Get your full, half or quarter page ad in the conference manual by submitting the registration form.

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Government Contracts Practical Jump Start: Seven Steps To Success
Date: July 22, 2009
The class is scheduled for 22nd July 2009 at the following address:
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive
Ste 200
Fairfax VA 22030
Time : 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost : $50.00

Thinking of selling to government, or want to win more than you are doing now? There are seven things that all winners do. Find out what they are, what to expect, and get the answers you need to get started today.

In just three hours, this class debunks the myths about government contracting, gives you first-class resources that are hard to find, and puts you on the path to mastery of success essentials.

Looking for that perfect set-aside contract? Want to sell directly, or team with one of the big prime contractors? You will find out what you really need to succeed if you are thinking of selling to government.

You will be able to ask questions and get answers from an absolute expert!!!

To register, please visit our website at http://www.novaptac.org/eventcalendar/calendar.asp and register online or you can call the office at 703-277-7756.

Seating is limited.

Regards,

GMU-PTAP Staff

Are You America’s Small Business of the Year?
The U.S. Chamber honors the accomplishments of the small business community with the Small Business of the Year Award program. We are in search of those organizations demonstrating excellence in financial performance and business history, staff training, community involvement, customer service, and business planning. The 2009 award nomination and application forms are now available - nominate an outstanding business in your community or submit an application for your small business today!

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