Join Us: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Women-Owned Business Day

Women Business Owners: This is your opportunity to get connected with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, advance your business presence, and learn more about HHS business opportunities.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Day – Women-Owned Business Day is brought to you by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce to provide insights into HHS, introductions and connections to HHS leaders, and select one-on-one meetings.
 

DETAILS:

Date and Time: Wednesday March 26, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Location: Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005 [Directions]

Registration:  Register Online Now for HHS Day Only [USWCC Member $150 or Non-Member $175] Special Note: You may also register for the entire National Small Business Federal Contracting Week (which includes this HHS Women-Owned Business Day)

Agenda*: 8:00 am    Registration and Networking   8:30 am Welcome & Introductions: Margot Dorfman, CEO U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce™   8:45 am Agency Overview, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Debbie Ridgely, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)   9:15 am Selling to HHS: Building Effective Relationships with your Contracting Officer - HHS Acquisition Official Renita Anderson (National Institutes of Health)   10:30 am Researching Opportunities and Making Connections at HHS   11:30 am Legislative Outlook Margot Dorfman, CEO U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce™   12:00 pm Lunch Break   1:00 pm *The afternoon session runs concurrent to the breakout sessions shown below. HHS Agency and Prime Contractor Overviews and Opportunities: HHS - National Institutes of Health Deloitte Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Northrop Grumman *HHS Operating Division (OPDIV) Invitation Only One-on-One . There will be a limited number of businesses to participate in one-on-one interviews/meetings during the afternoon session. These selections will be made based on upcoming HHS small business opportunities. No exceptions.   3:45 pm Next Steps - Making the most of your contacts and contracts.   4:00 pm Adjourn

*Agenda subject to change

U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
 Women-Owned Business Day
is part of the
National Small Business
Federal Contracting Week.

Register for HHS Women-Owned Business Day only (3/26/08) -- or register for the entire National Small Business Federal Contracting Week (3/25 - 3/28/08).

Questions? Contact us here.

ABOUT THE USWCC:

Founded in 2001, the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce™ is the leading national advocate for women on economic and leadership issues. The USWCC creates opportunities and change for women by building a strong community voice, lobbying for members, and providing programs and benefits to support the economic growth of women across America. With 500,000 members (including dozens of regional and national women, community and business organizations), the USWCC works strategically to position women in leadership and advance economic opportunities.

The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce is a recognized national leader on federal contracting issues and in advancing access to federal contracts for women-owned businesses.

We've led the fight for the implementation of the Women's Federal Procurement Program working with Congress, in the courts, and in the media. We will not rest until women business owners have fair access to federal contracts.

The USWCC also publishes the USWCC | Guide to Women Contractors, host the National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit, and founded the National School of Government Contracting - Government Ready: Certified Federal Government Supplier education and certification program.

Become a USWCC | Contracting Member and be part of the most respected organization seeking fair access to federal contracts for women-owned businesses.