U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE CONFERECE AND EXPOSITION CBD Notice The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Small Business Office, is hosting the 2nd Annual "Planning for Success When Doing Business with The Army Corps of Engineers" Conference, December 7 & 8, 1998 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia. All small businesses are encouraged to attend. The conference will focus on Engineering, Construction, Environmental, and Research & Development activities of the Army Corps of Engineers. 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, and 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 over $2 billion in direct contracts to small businesses. The format of this year's conference begins at Noon on Monday, December 7, 1998 with a general session concluding with an evening reception. Tuesday, December 8, 1998 will be devoted to an all day Business Opportunity Fair, concurrent breakout sessions on several timely topics and a luncheon with guest speaker. This premier 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. It is a unique opportunity to meet with all the Corps Division and District Commanders along with their Deputies for Small Business to address individual questions and concerns at their exhibit area. The Fair will be open all day on Tuesday, December 8, 1998 so you will have plenty of time to visit the exhibits. Target Audience: CEOs and senior executives of small business, small disadvantaged business and women-owned small business firms. Conference Purposes: To provide a healthy exchange of information. To improve the small business community's understanding of acquisition reform as implemented in the Army. Enhance communication between USACE and small businesses, beginning with senior leaders of both communities. Increase the small business community's knowledge of potential opportunities with USACE. If interested in receiving further information on the conference and/or registration check out the conference home page at www.ncsievents.com/armycorps98/conf.htm or call (301) 596-8899 Jill Merriman (ext. 212) or Christine Stambaugh (ext. 223) at the National Conference Services, Inc. Pre-registration is required before Wednesday, November 25, 1998. WEB: NCSI, http://www.ncsievents.com. E-MAIL: Jill Merriman, merriman@ncsievents.com. Posted 09/14/98 (W-SN249403).

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