Special Event - USDA Small Business Connect

DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST IN THIS SESSION IT HAS REACHED IT'S POSTED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK WWW.USDA.GOV/OSDBU FOR A LISTING OF FUTURE SESSIONS. THANK YOU. USDA Small Business Connect Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 9:00 am - 11:30 am INTRODUCTION TO IT PROCUREMENT Today more than ever, the government must ensure that it spends money wisely. With more than one out of every six dollars of Federal Government spending going to contractors, it is imperative that contract actions result in the best value for the taxpayer. USDA agencies roughtly spend $800M on IT procurement to ensure that our diverse mission, with offices scattered throughout the United States and overseas is accomplished. Cheryl Cook, USDA's Chief Information Officer, will be sharing about the Department's IT priorities and how small businesses can be positioned to present their capabilities. A panel of Chief Information Officers from 2-3 of the Department's buying agencies will share insights on opportunities for small businesses, as well. There is no fee to participate, however, you must be registered to attend. To do so, please e-mail your name, company name and contact information to Roxanne Lane at [email protected] . If you are registering more than one person from your company, please be sure to provide their name and contact information as well. This session is limited to 100 participants.