A -- Small Business Conference

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Small Business in the Sunshine, a Small Business Procurement Opportunities Conference, will be held at the Hilton-Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Destin FL on Wednesday, 15 November 2006, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm CT. This conference is co-sponsored by Congressman Allen Boyd, Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the University of West Florida Small Business Development Center. This conference will assist small businesses in learning how to do business with the Federal Government and large prime contractors. Small businesses will have an opportunity to speak with representatives from over 50 government agencies (federal, state & local) and prime contractors. This is not a trade show; small businesses will NOT have exhibits. Please visit www.fptac.org under Seminars to download an agenda and registration form. Please check the FPTAC website for any late changes in the agenda. The registration fee is $25.00 in advance or $35.00 the day of the conference. Please note the Welcome Reception and Networking, November 14, 2006 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Additional questions can be directed to Ms Gina Holman at 850-882-2843 x3 or Ms Laura Subel at 850-473-7806 or email at [email protected]. SPECIAL NOTE: Those attendees that are planning to stay at the hotel must book their reservation by 8 November 2006 and must use Group SBS when making the reservation to get the discounted room rate. Earlier booking is strongly encouraged.