Doing Business with the Federal Government

The Halifax County Chamber of Commerce, Longwood Small Business Development Center, and the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center invite you to attend a FREE small business seminar:  “Doing Business with the Federal Government”.  Are you currently doing business with the Federal Government or are you interested in doing business with the Federal Government?  The Federal agencies in Virginia awarded over $45.6 billion contracts in 2013.  Did you know that there are small business programs administered by the Small Business Administration that gives advantages to small businesses in Federal Government contracts?  Attend this FREE workshop to learn what programs are, what advantages these programs can give you in Federal Government contracting and how to apply for certification:  8 (a) program for small disadvantaged businesses, 8 (m) program for women-owned businesses, HUBZone certification for businesses located in designated areas and service-disabled veteran owned businesses.  The seminar will be presented by Joanne Tompkins, Director of Crater PTAC and she will discuss the qualifications and advantages of each program. 
The seminar will be held at the Innovation Center of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, 820 Bruce Street, South Boston, Virginia.

Make reservations by contacting the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce at: (434) 572- 3085.  Registration is required.  Don’t delay, call today.