USDA / DOI Small Business Event

FREE!!! "Building Partnerships - Revitalizing America" Event Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Albuquerque Convention Center 401 Second Street Albuquerque, NM 87102 The Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI), will be conducting a day-long conference to support the White House Initiative on Small Business Contracting. This conference is to give southwestern small business owners the opportunity to learn how to grow and support thier businesses by partnering with USDA and DOI. Attendees will participate in workshops and panel discussions led by program and small business procurement officials. They will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with USDA and DOI small business contracting specialists during a half-day "matchmaking" event. Topics will include prime and subcontracting opportunities, business development resources, acquisition needs, and more. In support of contracting opportunities in rural America there will be a workshop dedicated to enhancing the competitive posture of small businesses and small farmer-owned cooperatives. There is no conference fee. Pre-registration is preferred with on-site registration available. Please register at www.doi.gov/osdbu by September 2, 2011. For further information call toll free: 1-877-375-9927