SBA to Host Annual Women Procurement Conference

The June 27 event features guest speakers, government panels and marketing tips for entrepreneurs.

MILWAUKEE, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration of Wisconsin will present its annual Success a Group Effort (S.A.G.E.) Conference later this month as a means for women small business owners and all other entrepreneurs to seek out procurement opportunities. The event features guest speakers, expert panels and an array of networking opportunities for businesses.

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The SBA, in co-sponsorship with the Neal Group and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Small Business Development Center, designed this conference to provide women-owned businesses with the necessary information required to compete in the global market. The registration fee is $17.00 and includes continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments.

S.A.G.E will focus on issues such as exploring business opportunities with governmental organizations and acquiring new contracts. Matchmaking opportunities with representatives from federal, state, county and city government and private-sector corporations will be available for attendees. A variety of guest speakers from government organizations and thriving businesses will offer advice to those in attendance. 

The conference will take place on June 27, 2012 at the Nordby Building, 1707 W. Broadway in Monona from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To register for S.A.G.E, click here or call (414) 297-3951. For questions and concerns, contact Cheryl Jordan at (414) 297-3951, [email protected], or Robert Giesfeldt at (414) 297-1455, [email protected].

DATE: Wednesday, June 27

TIME: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: WPS, Nordby building 1707 W. Broadway, Monona, WI 53713

Contact: Cheryl Jordan (414) 297-3951
[email protected]

Joe Carey (414) 297-1178
[email protected]

Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
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SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration