Small Business Procurement Workshop

Increase Your Opportunities For Government Contracts!

August 25, 2003

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Bryant and Stratton College

8141 Hull Street Road

Richmond, VA 23235-6411

The Small Business Procurement Workshop will be a dynamic, educational, and networking opportunity for small business entrepreneurs who need information and contacts to manage and expand their opportunity to do business with the Federal, State, and Local Government. Topics will include:

Federal Government Procurement – Learn how to register your business with the federal government to maximize your bid opportunities, understand the FAR, types of federal government contracts and become familiar with the various forms associated with federal government procurement. You will be able to register for the Federal Contractors’ Database following the workshop.

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA Initiative – Learn about Governor Warner’s Executive Order #29 and eVA, the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement system designed to increase access to procurement opportunities with state agencies. You will be able to register for eVA following the workshop.

Chesterfield County’s Purchasing Department – Learn about Chesterfield County’s new Diversity Initiative and how to increase access to opportunities for procurement and contract activities with the county. You will be able to register for the County’s Bidders’ Mailing List following the workshop.

Small Business Resources – Learn about the Virginia Community Development Loan Fund’s Contractor Loan Program and the many small business resources available through the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and Chesterfield County’s Department of Economic Development.

For more information or to register for the event, please visit: http://chesterfieldbusiness.com/reg/