A free Matchmaking Event, to provide contracting opportunities for women and other small business owners, will be held on May 13, 2010 at Albany Technical College. In order to take part in the event, you are required to have been in business for at least two years.

Pre-registration is required for the event being held at the college located at 1704 South Slappy Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Time slots to meet with each representative will be in 15-minute increments.

The event is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Albany Technical College. It will give women-owned and other small business owners an opportunity to have face-to-face contact with representatives from federal government buying agencies, prime contractors, and other resource providers.

Businesses are asked to bring Capability Statements, if available.

To register online, go to www.sba.gov/ga and cursor down to Spotlight-Public Training and Seminars-Register Now! Select seminar date from the drop down list. Complete relevant information and click “Register.” A registration form, with name, telephone and email address, can be faxed to 404/331-0101, Attention: Charlotte Johnson. The registration form can also be emailed to charlotte.johnson2@sba.gov. .

SBA’s participation in this co-sponsorship is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services       of any  person or entity.  All SBA programs, services and cosponsored activities are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.  Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Charlotte Johnson at 404-331-0100, ext.405. Co-sponsorship  Authorization #09-0405-93.