FEDERAL, STATE AND PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP September 22, 1995: The U.S. Department of Commerce's BXA West 1995 Resource Matching Program will be sponsoring a combined ``How to Market to the U.S. and State Governments'' workshop and a ``Federal, State and Private Sector Financial Assistance'' Workshop. The ``Marketing to the U.S. and State Governments'' Workshop will provide specific guidance on bidding procedures, set aside contracts for minority and disadvantaged firms, and ``tricks of the trade'' that will help you successfully do business with Federal and State governments. Specialist from the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, the U.S. Agency for International Development, state agencies, and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses will be featured. The ``Federal, State and Private Sector Financial Assistance'' workshop will discuss how you can obtain financial assistance through the Technology Reinvestment and Advanced Technology Programs to commercialize or develop new technologies. This half-day program features financial experts from public and private sector organizations who will identify sources of financial assistance, define eligibility requirements, and provide assistance in the application process. Location: San Bernardino County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Cost: $25. Contact: The U.S. Dept. of Commerce at (714) 660-1960 for registration info.

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