Fall 2004, Vol. 1, Issue 2

Socioeconomic programs is a matchmaker

Mike Twine of G2 Engineering and Management Inc. receives an award from Y‑12 President and General Manager Dennis Ruddy as Edwena Crowe and Rep. Zach Wamp look on. Click image for larger view.

Matchmaking opportunities to provide Y‑12 with contacts for future partnerships are a must date for Socioeconomic Programs representatives. Recent matchmaking events they attended included the Small Business Administration Expo and DOE's 5th Annual Small Business Conference.

Y‑12 was a platinum sponsor at the DOE conference. Edwena Crowe spoke to the more than 2,000 attendees about the initiatives Y‑12 is taking in working with small businesses. Y‑12 representatives participated in approximately 60 matchmaking sessions at the conference.

Socioeconomic Programs helps small businesses in the local community by holding workshops to help them develop, prepare and package documentation for submission to the General Services Administration. More than 20 area small businesses attended this year's event.

In August, the FY 2003 Socioeconomic Awards were given to area small businesses with which Y‑12 conducts business.

Frances Hickey of Y‑12 Procurement was recognized as a leader in advocating the use of small businesses.

Recipients were honored at the annual Small Business Awards Luncheon. Rep. Zach Wamp was the featured speaker.

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