Wyden, Smith to Host Federal Contracting Forum
Forum Will Focus on Bringing Federal Contracts to Oregon Businesses

June 20, 2003

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Senators Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden announced they will join the Government Contract Assistance Program and the Portland Business Alliance on Wednesday, July 2 to host a one-day government contracting forum at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

“This forum is aimed at equipping Oregon businesses to more effectively compete for government contracts,” said Smith. “Increasing the number of federal contracts awarded to our businesses will add jobs and create valuable economic growth.”

“Federal contracts can bring jobs and opportunity home to Oregon, and I want to see Oregon companies win their fair share,” said Wyden. “Garnering government contracts can be an important part of restoring Oregon’s economy.”

Both senators will offer opening remarks followed by speakers from various federal agencies who will offer their comments regarding the growing procurement needs of the federal government and how Oregon companies can compete for contracts. The event is open to all who wish to attend and will be an opportunity to meet and network with federal, state and local government agencies and their prime contractors.

For more information, or to download an attendance form visit the Government Contract Assistance Program at www.gcap.org or call 1-800-497-7551.