U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
Women-Owned Small Business Spotlight

Join us for the upcoming Women-Owned Small Business Spotlight presented by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce featuring the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This meeting provides an excellent opportunity for women-owned small businesses to learn about HHS, how to market to HHS, building successful prime contractor relationships. All participants will also have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with HHS and prime contractors in attendence. This meeting is part of National Small Business Contracting Week. Registrants may also want to register for other sessions during the week. 

MEETING DETAILS:
DATE:  March 31, 2011
TIME:  7:30 am registration/networking; 8 am - 4 pm program
LOCATION:  ASAE Conference Facilities, 1575 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 (view map and transportation details)

REGISTRATION:
USWCC | Small Business & Supplier Level Members - $60 - Register here
Non-Members - $105 - Register here 

TRAVEL:
Hotel Suggestions:  If you are traveling to the area, you may consider these hotels in the region -- or, you may also like to use airbnb.com. 

AGENDA: 

7:30 am  Continental Breakfast / Networking

8:00 am  Welcome - Margot Dorfman, CEO, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce 

8:15 am  Agency Overview - Debbie Ridgely, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

8:45 am  How to Market to HHS 

9:15 am  HHS Strategic Sourcing Initiative  

9:45 am  Simplified Acquisition  

10:15 am  Break 

10:30 am  Building Successful Prime Relationships with HHS

11:00 am  HHS Opportunities Briefings 

12:00 pm  Lunch (on your own)

1:00 pm  One-on-One Meeting with Agency and Prime Representatives.  

4:00 pm  Adjourn

We thank the team at HHS for their support of women in business, and look forward to seeing you at this meeting in D.C.