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This Friday, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is hosting a special forum for small businesses in the Fifth District. Attendees will get a chance to learn more about government contracting with some of the fastest growing government contracting agencies.

“I encourage small business owners and others from the Fifth District to attend this event and learn how to gain a competitive edge in this market,” said Rep. Foxx. “If you are new to federal contracting and want to learn the basics on how to do business with the Federal Government, these workshops will clarify the process.”

Vendors that are ready to apply for government contracts will be given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with procurement officials. There is no charge for this forum, but space is limited to the first 200 registrants. To register, please visit www.estrategy.gov/forum or call Aaron Church in Rep. Foxx’s office at (336) 778-0211.

WHO: U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx; small business leaders in the Fifth District; representatives from the General Services Administration, U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Minority Business Development Agency
WHAT: “Doing Business with the Federal Government” Forum
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 21, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Forsyth Tech Community College West Campus Auditorium 1300 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem. N.C.