Free Workshop For Local Businesses Set For February
Release Date: January 20, 2009
Release Number: 1791-372
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AUSTIN, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering a free workshop for local businesses interested in government disaster contract work.
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 2920 Ave. M ½, Galveston, Texas.
The event is sponsored by FEMA, Galveston Councilwoman Dr. Linda Colbert, Councilman Tarris Woods, the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Presentations will include information on how to:
- Register with Dun & Bradstreet for a contractor DUNS number;
- Register with the Central Contractor Registration;
- Get on the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule;
- Communicate with the SBA to obtain small-business certifications;
- Successfully navigate Web sites that contain contracting opportunities for Hurricane Ike recovery efforts.
The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by calling 1-409-771-5258. Attendance does not guarantee a contract award.
For more information about this disaster, visit www.fema.gov or www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 21-Jan-2009 09:22:10