Women's Economic Opportunity Conference 6/4
The 20th annual Women's Economic Opportunity Conference is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4 at Vermont Technical College, 124 Admin Dr., in Randolph Center. This free event brings together hundreds of Vermont women to network and attend workshops to explore new careers, forge professional contacts, discover financial resources and get more from social media.
U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch is the keynote speaker. As a prosecutor, Lynch brought terrorists and cyber-criminals to justice, and fought tirelessly against violent crime and financial fraud. She has protected the rights of victims, prosecuted human traffickers and protected children.
It is presented by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy. Lunch is provided, along with pre-registered child care.
The registration deadline is May 27. To register, click here or call Vicki Blanchard at 802-728-9101.
Selling to the goverment workshop 5/17
Learn the process used by federal, state and local governments to procure products and services during a workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. May 17 at the Lightning Jar, 194 North Street, in Bennington, Vt. Procurement experts can clarify what opportunities are available, contract requirements and simplify the process of government contracting and subcontracting.
To register, visit http://vtptac.ecenterdirect.com. For more information, email[email protected].
Government contracting certification webinar 5/25
A government contracting certification webinar will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. May 25. The webinar will focus on the benefits of participating in the SBA’s three certification programs, the 8(a) Business Development Program, the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program and the Women-Owned Small Business Program.
To join the webinar, visit https://connect16.uc.att.com/sba/meet/?ExEventID=87597705and when prompted, enter the code 7597705#, then click “join as web participant.”
When asked to join the audio portion via telephone, click “call me” and enter your phone number. The system will automatically call you. Upon joining the call, mute the phone to cut down on the background noise and please do not place the call on hold as the hold music will be heard over the presenter.
For more information or for an advance copy of the presentation, email[email protected].
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