What is it?
It’s an opportunity for small businesses to speak with representatives from over 30 federal and state small business departments and industry experts about opportunities available to them throughout the state.

Who is invited?
Those who are interested in hearing from professionals on best practices, federal and state tax responsibilities, information on contracting with the federal government, using social media to enhance your business, and growing a business through exports will benefit from this workshop.

Who will this benefit?
Both established small businesses as well as entrepreneurs interested in opportunities provide by the federal and state government and industry organizations. Experts will be on hand to answer questions specifically related to businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans.

How much does it cost?
There is no charge to attend the workshop.

How do I sign up?
Please RSVP to rsvp@isakson.senate.gov or call 770-661-0999. An accurate headcount is needed to ensure that space is available for everyone interested in attending. More information will be provided.

Where is it?
Macon State College
Professional Science Conference Center
100 College Station Drive
Macon, GA 31206

When is it?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:45 A.M.

How do I R.S.V.P.?

• To R.S.V.P. please email rsvp@isakson.senate.gov
  (A separate email should be filled out for each member of your party or one email listing the number of participants)
• You MUST R.S.V.P. by August 9, 2010 to be eligible to attend
• Maps and Directions for the Macon Campus

Which organizations have been invited?

• Georgia Micro Business Enterprise Network • Georgia Work Ready • Albany Community Together • Appalachian Community Enterprises • Defense Contract Management Agency • Defense Information Systems Agency • Defense Logistics Agency • Department of the Air Force • Department of the Army • Department of Defense • Department of Defense Education Activity • Department of the Navy • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation • General Services Administration • Georgia Department of Economic Development • Georgia Tech Procurement and Technical Assistance Center • Internal Revenue Service • Minority Business Development Administration • Nuclear Regulatory Committee • SCORE • Small Business Administration • Small Business Development Center • Social Security Administration • Transportation Security Administration • U.S. Agency for International Development

• U.S. Department of Agriculture • U.S. Department of Commerce • U.S. Department of Education • U.S. Department of Energy • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services • U.S. Department of Homeland Security • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • U.S. Department of Interior • U.S. Department of Justice • U.S Department of Labor • U.S. Department of State • U.S. Department of Transportation • U.S. Department of the Treasury • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency • U.S. Postal Service

For Further Information
Please call our office at (770) 661-0999 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.