GSA’s Expo 2008 begins April 22 and will draw more than 5,000 attendees to Anaheim, California.  GSA Expo 2008, slated for April 22-24, will host numerous classes for government employees, host more than 730 vendors, and highlight GSA’s green initiatives.  “Go Green” leads the way, and is a major theme of this year’s GSA Expo.  Numerous courses are being given to GSA employees and vendors on how to buy environmentally-friendly goods and services.  In addition, the GSA flagship booth with have subject matter experts at displays of such technologies as flex fuel vehicles, solar collectors, and telecommuting stations.  Lurita Doan GSA Administrator, Jim Williams, Commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service and Commissioner David Winstead, Commissioner of GSA’s Public Buildings Service, will be among the dignitaries at GSA Expo 2008.

On April 24, Administrator Doan will recognize Grant Gifford, a “Hot Shot Captain” with the U.S. Forest Service.  Gifford used a new fire shelter to save his life during last year’s devastating wildfires. The event will include a demonstration of the shelters.