DSLBD Sponsors the Education and Outreach Program and Reception

(Washington, DC) The Department of Small and Local Business Development and the Office of Contracting and Procurement are sponsoring the Local Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LSDBE) Education and Outreach Program and Reception.

The program will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Washington Convention Center from 2-7 pm. This event will provide an opportunity for all business stakeholders to come together to share ideas and discuss improvements in the implementation of the LSDBE program. In addition, there will be a briefing on legislative changes, existing reporting requirements, and current practices within the LSDBE Program. A highlight of the program will be the identification of new and upcoming contract opportunities with the District and its prime contractors.

Please contact Ms. Samira Cook, Assistant Director for the Office of Training and Education at (202) 727-3900 or via email to reserve a place by Friday, September 15, 2006. Reservations may also be made at DSLBD@dc.gov.

• Local Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LSDBE) Education and Outreach Program and Reception*