FIRST ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE In support of the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) commitment to engage small businesses, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned businesses, and HUBZone small business concerns, in DOE's core missions, the DOE is sponsoring it's First Annual Small Business Conference entitled "Partnering to Fuel Energy Innovations" on April 25-27, 2000, in Denver, Colorado, offering exciting opportunities in the areas of commodities, administrative services, science, and environmental quality and energy resources. For conference details go to http://www.oakridge.doe.gov/procurement/small.html. The conference will provide a vehicle for recognizing small businesses' achievements, as well as an excellent chance to assist small businesses in finding out about upcoming opportunities to support the Department. Secretary of Energy Richardson as well as all major departmental programs and site contractors will be participating. Conference highlights will include how to do business with DOE and its laboratories, available business opportunities, methods of accessing capital, the Mentor-Prot g Program, and effective models for small business participation in technology transfer initiatives. The Department of Energy looks forward to seeing you at the conference and encourages you to register soon for this very important event. WEB: Conference Information and Registration Site, http://www.oakridge.doe.gov/procurement/small.html. E-MAIL: Chuck Williams, Program Manager, Small Business, Oak, williamsct@oro.doe.gov. Posted 03/22/00 (W-SN437117).

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