SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE On June 22-23, 1999, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in collaboration with its public and private partners, will host a Small Business Conference. The conference theme, Partnership 2000, represents the unison among government agencies and both small and large businesses. The conference will provide an opportunity for business concerns to share their experiences and challenges, explore available resources and to foster new business opportunities for today and into the next Millennium. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Nation's premier engineering organization, providing comprehensive engineering, management and technical support to the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments. Partnership 2000 will provide an excellent opportunity to receive updates on the latest policies and procedures affecting small business concerns, industry and government. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and other links to electronic commerce will be available. Day two of the conference will feature the Society of American Military Engineers, Omaha Post, monthly luncheon meeting. For on line registration go to www.same.org/omaha. E-MAIL: Hubert Carter, Hubert.J.Carter@usace.army.mil. Posted 05/05/99 (W-SN328054).

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