PARTNERSHIPS'97 "EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL, MINORITY, AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS." On May 1, 1997, the Department of the Treasury will sponsor its fourth annual regional event for small, minority and women-owned business, PARTNERSHIPS "97, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA. Registration fee includes networking luncheon featuring Treasury prime contractors and program managers, seminars on topical small business issues, one-on-one counseling by appointment, government and contractor exhibits, and procurement opportunities. For more information, visit the Treasury Homepage at www.ustreas.gov/treasury/services/services.html. Registration form available on www.clark.net/fbc/partner or by calling the Federal Small Business Technology Council, Inc., at 800-878-2940 exts. 203, 238, or 221. WEB: PARTNERSHIPS '97, http: www.clark.netfbc. E-MAIL: PARTNERSHIPS '97, expo@clark.net.

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