Veterans Business Conference Aug 4, NHC
Veterans Business Conf. set for August 4 at Y-12's New Hope Center
Tues, 23 June 2009
The Y-12 National Security Complex and The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services Procurement Technical Assistance Center and several other East Tennessee agencies are sponsoring the third annual East Tennessee Veterans Business Conference. The theme of this conference is “Increasing Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Businesses.”
The conference will be held at the New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Road, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Tuesday, August 4, from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The purpose of the Veterans Business Conference is to increase business opportunities for service-disabled veteran and veteran-owned small businesses. All small business owners are welcome to attend.
This year’s featured sessions are “Doing Business with Homeland Security” and “Doing Business with the Missile Defense Agency.” The conference agenda also includes sessions that will provide important information on the basics of government contracting; how to get on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule; and financing options for small businesses (Patriot Loan Program for Veterans).
At the conference, small business owners can attend a “Meet the Buyers” session of federal, state, local governments, and DOE Prime Contractors. Buyers from Fort Campbell and the Veterans Administration will also be attending. Veteran-owned businesses will have the opportunity to schedule “one on one” appointments to explore possible business opportunities.
To register, call toll free at 888.763.7439, or register online and see agenda information at the conference website.
Specific questions about the conference can be directed to Weldon Hammond, B&W Y‑12, 865.574.5298.
There is no charge for the conference, but seating is limited. Registration deadline for the 2008 Veterans Business Conference is July 28.
B&W Y-12 operates the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration.