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News Advisory
June 30, 2006
OCP and Howard University Small Business Development Center Set Workshop and Roundtable Series for Local, Small, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
(Washington, DC) Herbert R. Tillery, Deputy Mayor for Operations and Interim Chief Procurement Officer for the District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), announced today a continuation of the agreement between OCP and the Howard University DC Small Business Development Center Network (HUDC SBDC) to present "Successful Contracting for Local, Small, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (LSDBEs)," a series, beginning on September 12, 2006, of practical, hands-on business development workshops designed to help prospective and existing LSDBEs advance their skills in doing business with the Government of the District of Columbia.
Mr. Tillery also announced that the monthly OCP Procurement Awareness Roundtable Series, also set to begin in September, will kick-off on September 20, 2006 with one-on-one discussions with key contracting personnel responsible for agency and commodity group buying throughout the District.
"We encourage certified LSDBEs, and those considering certification by the Department of Small and Local Business Development, to register for the workshops and roundtables," said Tillery. "It is important for entrepreneurs to get it right in order to receive an award and then to perform to the highest standards. By teaming with the HUDC SBDC, OCP is again expanding services to the LSDBE community of businesses."
For a description of the series and a registration form, please select either of the following links:
Businesses are encouraged to frequently access the OCP website for more information about this and other opportunities. To review eligibility criteria for LSDBE certification, please visit the DSLBD website or call (202) 727-3900.
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