THE 1999 DECA REGIONAL NETWORKING BREAKFAST AND TECHNOLOGY FAIR The DeCA Richmond Regional Technology Fair "Turning Data Into Knowledge -- The New Millennium Challenge" Featuring a Networking Breakfast, Seminars, Exhibits,and Government Counseling Wednesday, September 8, 1999 On Wednesday, September 8, 1999, the DeCA Richmond Regional Technology Fair"Turning Data Into Knowledge -- The New Millennium Challenge" will take place at The Officers' and Civilians' Club, on-site at Fort Lee, VA. Fort Lee has more than 5,900 personnel on-site and is the home of DeCA HQ/FOAS which manages the worldwide system of DoD commissaries. DeCA has more than 17,000 personnel worldwide with more than 800 personnel at Fort Lee. This event is being hosted by the Defense Commissary Agency/Acquisition Management Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization, and co-hosted by the Defense Supply Center Richmond, and the Department of Defense Education Activity Supplies Procurement Office. Other invited agencies include the Combined Arms Support Command, Army Logistics Mgt College, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Lee, U.S. Army Quartermaster Center & School, Project Manager GCSS-Army, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, Quartermaster Noncommissioned Officers' Academy, Readiness Group Lee, Army Procurement Research & Analysis Office, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, TRADOC Analysis Center Fort Lee, U.S. Army Information Systems Software Development Center Lee, Weapons Systems Manager for Clothing & Services, U.S. Army Aviation & Troop Command, Fort Eustis, and many more! Participants will enjoy a hearty buffet-style breakfast, enlightening speakers, and a chance to confer with representatives from local DoD and civilian agencies. The day will begin with a networking breakfast at 8:00 a.m. From 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. presentations will be made by Mr. Crosby Johnson, DeCA, Executive Director for Support, Ms. Laura Harrell, DeCA, Director Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Program, Mr. Robert Neal, DoD Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Program, on "The New Procurement Environment and What it Means to the Small Business Program", Mr. Michael P. McHale, Acting Assistant Administrator for HubZone Program, on "The HubZone Empowerment Contracting Program", and Ms. Rosita Parkes, Director, Information Resources Management, DeCA . This is an easy way to network, meet with key government personnel, and increase federal market share. Everyone is encouraged to participate. There is space available for those companies who wish to display their products or services on a six foot table top display to the over 200 personnel from various area government agencies who will attend. All technologies and services are requested. Space is limited, so call today! For a registration form to exhibit or attend call Belinda Hopp at the National Small Business Council, Inc. (301) 596-0770 at extension 216, Karin Bruce at extension 227, Andrew Kennedy at extension 218, or Michael Bentley at extension 237. Outside the DC area, call (800) 333-6722. Or email hopp@nsbc.org. We hope to see you there! WEB: The National Small Business Council, Inc., http://www.nsbc.org. E-MAIL: Karin Bruce, bruce@nsbc.org. Posted 08/23/99 (W-SN370921).

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