Source: USDA, 6/27/11

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Commerce will host a conference geared towards helping Midwest small business owners learn about ways to grow and support their businesses through partnerships with federal agencies. The day-long conference will allow these small business owners to participate in workshops and panel discussions lead by program and small business procurement officials on topics such as acquisition needs and opportunities, procurement methods, subcontracting opportunities, business development resources and more.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011,
8:30 a.m. CDT

WHAT:          Midwest Small Business Owners Conference on Partnering with Federal Agencies. Topics include acquisition needs and opportunities, procurement methods, subcontracting opportunities, business development resources, and more.

WHO:            Speakers below will be giving opening remarks at 8:30 a.m. CDT:

USDA Director of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization Director, Quinton RobinsonDOC Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Director, La Juene Desmukes
Kansas State Senator, Marci Francisco
Kansas Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary, Chris Wilson

Keynote Address: USDA Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Service, Michael Scuse will deliver the keynote address at 10:30 a.m. CDT.

WHERE:       Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
6100 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211