3rd Annual Service Disabled and Veteran Owned Small Business Conference August 30, 2007

WHO: All existing and/or prospective Veteran business owners

WHAT: 3rd Annual Service Disabled & Veteran Owned Business Conference. Sponsored by New Mexico Department of Veterans Services, U.S. Small Business Administration, New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network

WHEN: August 30-31, 2007 in Albuquerque.

WHERE: Albuquerque Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Boulevard NE

WHY: Veterans can leverage government programs and contacts to develop and grow their businesses. Opportunities include:
• Attend Workshops & Panels
• Meet with Buyers & Contracting Officers from Federal Agencies & Large Prime Contractors
• Learn of Contracting & Subcontracting Opportunities
• Learn about Veterans’ Benefits
• Present products and services in Matchmaking Marketplace

CONFIRMED CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:
Steven C. Preston, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Scott Denniston, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
William D. Elmore, Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration
John M. Garcia, Secretary, NM Department of Veterans Affairs
Fred Mondragon, Secretary, NM Economic Development Department

COST: $50

REGISTRATION: Call Flo Dow at 1-800-281-7232 or 505/428-1362 (deadline August 23, 2007)

Official Website: http://NMVetBiz.org