99 -- U.S. Department of State Small Business HUBZone Expo

The function of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is to support the overall mission of the Department of State by promoting the use of small businesses. In carrying out its mission, OSDBU strives to maximize Department of State procurement opportunities to small businesses. The office serves as advocate, counselor, trainer, and provider of liaison services. The Small Business HUBZone Exposition will provide a venue for firms to showcase their products and services and an opportunity to directly market and connect with our internal customers. This event will take place on January 23, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Department of State exhibit hall, Harry S. Truman Building, 2201 C Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20520. The event is opened to small business HUBZone firms only. All technologies/products/services are welcomed. Registration is limited to 40 ? 45 firms on a first come basis. To register online go to: http://www.fbcinc.com/event.aspxeventid=Q6UJ9A00FF0M or contact Elizabeth Hood (800-878-2940, Ext 227) at the Federal Business Council, Inc (FBC). If you have additional questions, contact Judy Thomas, Department of State, OSDBU, (703-516-1953/703-875-6822).