WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES-
PENTAGON RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
and
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PTAP
........joining together for small business success

Tuesday, May 3, 2005 The Johnson Center Building George Mason University Fairfax Campus Fairfax, VA 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

NO COST, FREE TO ALL ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS!

One-on-one 15-minute discussion sessions will be available with many of the exhibitors throughout the day. These sessions will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis at the conference site.

PURPOSE OF THE EVENT

The primary purpose of this conference is to provide networking opportunities for small businesses with prime contractors, their subcontractors, and other government agencies which have potential procurement opportunities. (Click HERE for a list of the NAICS and product/service descriptions associated with this conference.)

Large businesses with prime contracts and government agencies are continually seeking Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. This Small Business Conference offers the opportunity for the exhibitors and attendees to meet and discuss (1) contracting needs and requirements and (2) small business services and qualifications. Also, one-on-one 15-minute discussion sessions will be available with many of the exhibitors throughout the day.

In addition to networking opportunities, there will be workshops and panel discussions scheduled during the conference on a variety of issues and topics of interest and importance to small businesses.

This is the fifth annual conference sponsored by the Washington Headquarters Services / Pentagon Renovation and Construction Program Small Business Office and the Procurement Technical Assistance Program of George Mason University's Mason Enterprise Center.

INCREASE YOUR CONTACTS - ATTEND THIS EVENT

Large businesses and government agencies purchase just about everything. This is your opportunity to network and find potential new contracting opportunities with exhibitors and other attendees. If you own or work for a Small Business -- SDB, 8(a), Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, or HUBZone -- this is the place to be!

WHY IS THIS EVENT SO IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS?

• Make New Contacts: This marketing opportunity allows you to meet with many potential customers, suppliers or contractors in one day.
• Meet Major Purchasers: Government agencies and large businesses will be exhibiting to discuss their contracting/subcontracting requirements. (One-on-one 15-minute discussion sessions will be available with many of the exhibitors throughout the day. These sessions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the conference site.)
• Meet many potential customers or vendors in a short period of time!

POINT OF CONTACT FOR SPECIAL PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS

SmallBusinessProgram@whs.mil)