USDA Small Business Event

Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Collaborate with North Carolina Centeral University in Training and Matchmaking Event in Support of White House Initiative on Small Business Wednesday, June 6, 2012 8:00 am - 4:00 pm North Carolina Centeral Univeristy Campus Conference attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a full day of workshops and panel discussions led by program and small business procurement officials from USDA, and other Federal agencies. Topics include acquisition needs and opportunities, procurement methods, subcontracting opportunities, business development resources, and more. In continuing efforts to increase small business contracting participation by enchancing the competitive posture of small businesses and small farmer-owned cooperatives, there will be a workshop dedicated to contracting opportunities in rural America. There will also be an opportunity to meet one-on-one with USDA and other Federal agencies small business contracting specialists during a half-day matchmaking event. THERE IS NO CONFERENCE FEE! Pre-registration is preferred with on-site registration available. To register: please e-mail [email protected] by MAY 25, 2012. For further information call 202-720-7117 or visit www.usda.gov/osdbu .