99-- National Veterans Conference Small Business Event New Orleans, LA

This is a special notice to inform the public that the Department of Veterans Affairs will host the 2011 National Veterans Conference in New Orleans, LA on August 15-18, 2011. This is not a solicitation. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government. . The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to host the7th Annual Veterans Small Business Conference, August 15-18, New Orleans, LA, we hope you will be able to join us! The Conference will provide a variety of information along with counseling and training sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend panel discussions and gain valuable information. The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting this event on August 15-18th, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is the largest nationwide conference of its kind. The National Veteran Small Business Conference provides Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs and SDVOSBs) an opportunity to learn, network and market their businesses. Dates: August 15-18, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA 73130 Cost: See website www.nationalveteransconference.com Objective of the Event: The objective of the National Veterans Conference is to inform Veterans Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses about procurement processes and issues. Inform Veterans on opportunities available throughout the Government. Provide veteran small businesses resources for training and resources for market their businesses. How to Register: If you would like to attend the 7th Annual Veterans Small Business Conference, please register at www.nationalveteransconference.com. If you have questions please call (202) 461-4300 or (800) 949-8387. For more information on the event go to www.va.gov/osdbu.