U.S. DOT Women In Transportation Initiative sponsored by American Exp

WHAT: U.S. DOT Women In Transportation Initiative Event sponsored by American Express OPEN will help Philadelphia learn the ins and outs of the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, help bring more women-owned firms into the federal government's supply chain and provide an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned contractors.

The event will allow attendees to:
•Learn updates on current procurement policy and the WOSB Program

•Learn about contracting opportunities within the US Department of Transportation

•Receive contracting advice and learn about resources in the local community

•Meet one-on-one procurement officials and buyers.

WHO:
American Express OPEN and U.S. Department of Transportation
Confirmed speakers at this time include:

•Jennifer Tilden, Philadelphia Small Business Administration

•Rich Laster, Mid-Atlantic Regional U.S. DOT OSDBU/Small Business Transportation Resource Center

•Lourdes Martin-Rosa, American Express OPEN Advisor on Government Contracting

WHEN:
Friday, September 26, 2013
12 PM – 5 PM

WHERE:
Mid-Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center, 1st Floor
4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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