SEPTEMBER

7-9 National Indian Business Association’s 12th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Washington. Theme: ”Building Stronger Communities Through Economic Development”. For more information or to register, go to www.nibanetwork.org or call 202-223-3766.

7-11 National Minority Enterprise Development Week 2004 (MEDWeek) in Washington, sponsored by the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency. For information, go to www.medweek.gov.

7 Iowa Minority Business Exchange Trade Fair in Cedar Rapids, sponsored by the Wisconsin Supplier Development Council. For information, go to www.suppliercouncil.org.

8 “Secrets of Selling IT Solutions to the Federal Government” in San Diego, sponsored by the Coalition for Government Procurement. Fee is $100 for members, $125 for non-members. For information and to register, go to www.coalgovpro.org.

14 Software and Data Rights Protection for Government Contractors seminar in Laurel, MD, presented by the law firm of Barton, Baker, McMahon, Hildebrant & Tolle LLP. Fee is $45. For more information and to register, contact Carla Garcia at 703-448-1810.

15-18 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention and Business Expo in Austin, TX. For information, go to www.ushcc.com.

20-21 Federal Procurement Training Classes: “Building Effective Government Cost Proposals, & Establishing Indirect Rates” in Arlington/Dallas, TX presented by RGFCC. (EARNS 8 CPE Credits per course). Regular Fee: $369 single class; or $729 with Establishing Indirect Rates course. For more information or to register, call 1-888-389-1230 or visit www.rgfcc.com.

22 Winning Strategies in Teaming for Federal Contracts in Norfolk, VA, sponsored by NASA OSDBU and the Federal Bar Association. The course explains the federal subcontracting process, including important considerations in the formation of teaming agreements and the drafting of subcontracts, and discusses ramifications to small businesses in such relationships as a prime or a sub. Contact Ralph Tomas at rthomas@hq.nasa.gov.

27-29 Women Impacting Public Policy Leadership and Power Strategy Meeting in Washington. For details and to register, go to www.wipp.org.

28 Subcontracting and Teaming in the Federal Market in Washington, sponsored by the National Women’s Business Center Inc. Instructor: Pam Mazza, senior partner in the law firm Pilerio, Mazza and Pargament. Fee is $125 for NWBC members, $150 for non-members. . For information and to register, call 202-464-1400 or e-mail info@wbiznet.biz.

29-30 Federal Procurement Training Classes: “Building Effective Government Cost Proposals & Establishing Indirect Rates” in Timonium, MD, presented by RGFCC. (EARNS 8 CPE Credits per course). Regular Fee: $369 single class; or $729 with Establishing Indirect Rates course. For more information or to register, call 1-888-389-1230 or visit www.rgfcc.com.

OCTOBER

5 Heart of Illinois Trade Show in Bloomington, IL, sponsored by Wisconsin Supplier Development Council. For information, go to www.suppliercouncil.org.

5 Understanding the Federal Contracting Process from Start to Finish for Small Firms in Washington, sponsored by the National Women’s Business Center Inc. Instructor: Donnellda Rice, Esq. Fee is $325 for NWBC members, $365 for non-members. For information and to register, call 202-464-1400 or e-mail info@wbiznet.biz.

7-8 Federal Procurement Training Classes: “Building Effective Government Cost Proposals & Establishing Indirect Rates” in Arlington, VA, presented by RGFCC. (EARNS 8 CPE Credits per course). Regular Fee: $369 single class; or $729 with Establishing Indirect Rates course. For more information or to register, call 1-888-389-1230 or visit www.rgfcc.com.

13 Alliance for Business presents Navy Gold Coast Conference in Thousand Oaks, CA. For details, go to www.allianceforbiz.com.

17-20 National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference and Business Opportunity Fair in Washington. For information, go to www.nmsdcus.org.

19 NASA’s Business Opportunities Expo 2004 in Port Canaveral, FL, hosted by the Kennedy Space Center, the Air Force 45th Space Wing, and the Canaveral Port Authority. Representatives from every NASA Field Center, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Headquarters, will be on hand to talk about contracting opportunities, while all of NASA’s major prime contractors will be there to talk about subcontracting opportunities. You can also network with the 1000 small businesses expected to attend. Ifor more information, call Gloria at 321-867-7349, e-mail gloria.marsh-1@nasa.gov or visit http://expo.ksc.nasa.gov.