MARKETPLACE '99-PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES North Carolina will again hold its statewide procurement conference on Monday, May 24, 1999 at eh Sheraton Imperial in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. This small business contracting day, sponsored by Representatives Bob Etheridge and David Price, is designed to bring small business sellers together with buyers from federal and state government and large prime contractors. Buyers will be discussing subcontractor needs and counseling those with questions concerning procurement opportunities they offer. Representatives from many of the attending agencies will bring simplified acquisition requirements for small business attendees to submit quotes. Contract awards will be made and announced during the conference. Exhibit booths are available for both government agencies and prime contractors. Existing and potential small business suppliers can register to visit exhibitor booths and attend seminars. Seminar subjects include selling to the government, electronic commerce/electronic data interchange (EC/EDI), government contracting opportunities, contract payments, CCR, and PRONET. This major event is in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Contract Management Association, the Small Business Administration, and the Small Business and Technology Development Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center. Contact the Small Business and Technology Development Center at 919/715-7272 with questions regarding Marketplace '99. Posted 03/22/99 (W-SN310973).

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