Information Technology, Services, Products, Architects, Engineers and Construction Contractor small businesses are invited to this no-cost training workshop! Learn about different government procurement opportunities; in particular, learn how to pre-qualify for Texas Department of Transportation maintenance, construction, and professional service contracts!

Special emphasis on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs!

When - Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. The Seminar is from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 17, 2005

Where - TxDOT Laredo District Headquarters
Training Room
1817 Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo, TX 78043

The information provided at the Workshop can be a huge benefit for companies in Laredo and the surrounding area!

„X Learn how to identify various government procurement opportunities
„X Learn how to become certified as a Department of Transportation DBE
„X No out of area travel training costs
„X Send more than one person
„X Network with participating companies

TO REGISTER, call VPTAC at 1-956/548-8741.

AGENDA:
I. Registration from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Projected TxDOT Projects
IV. TxDOT Maitenance & Construction Projects
V. How to Sell to Laredo Community College and Texas A&M International University
VI. Making your Business More Profitable ¡V Valley Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VPTAC)
VII. Questions & Answers - Networking