CONFERENCE: "PLANNING FOR SUCCESS WHEN DOING BUSINESS WITH THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS" US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONFERNCE, JANUARY 13 & 14, 1998, RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Small Business Office is hosting a Small Business Conference January 13 & 14, 1998 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The conference theme is "Planning for Success when Doing Business with the Army Corps of Engineers". All businesses are encouraged to attend, with an emphasis being placed on Construction, Engineering, Architecture Engineering and Environmental Remediation. All the U.S. Army Engineer Divisions are also encouraged to take part in this event. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Nation's premier engineering organization, providing comprehensive engineering, management and technical support to the Department of Defense, other agencies, State and local governments. Small business plays an essential role in assisting the Corps in accomplishing its mission. Last year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded approximately $2.5 billion in direct contracts to small businesses. This conference brings together small business leaders and key USACE decision makers, from the top level to commanders in the field where acquisitions are conducted. It provides a forum for direct exchange of information and ideas between senior USACE officials and small business leaders. The Business Opportunity Fair, which is a significant feature of the conference, will outline future business opportunities available in buying commands. All Division and District Commanders with their small business specialists will be available to address individual questions and concerns. This conference is designed for "Opening the Door to the Corps" by addressing important challenges and changes facing small businesses. If interested in receiving further information on the conference and/or registration check out the conference home page at www.nsbc.org/armycorps/conf.htm or call (301) 596-0770, Christine Stambaugh (ext 223) or Christie Kozak (ext 202) at the National Small Business Council, Inc. WEB: Check-out the USACE Conference Homepage, www.nsbc.org/armycorps/conf.htm. E-MAIL: E-mail C.Stambaugh at the National Small Business Council, Inc. for More Information, stambaugh@nsbc.org.

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