Contact: Mark Rahmlow, Vice President, Public Policy
mrahmlow@foxcitieschamber.com
Appleton, Wisconsin – Ms. Emily Harman Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for the Department of the Navy (DON), in partnership with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, N.E.W. Manufacturing Alliance and North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance, will be conducting a small business workshop on July 27th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Bordini Center (Fox Valley Technical College Campus), as a part of the Green Bay/Fox Cities Navy Week July 24-30.
The DON (Department of the Navy) “Navy Weeks,” coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach, are designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the DON, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. This year’s “Green Bay/Fox Cities Navy Week” will feature the above small business workshop designed to educate small businesses on how to do business with the Navy and Marine Corps. The workshop will also cover how to find out about upcoming contracting opportunities and how small businesses can contribute to the warfighter mission.
Location:
Bordini Center (Fox Valley Technical College Campus) Room BC141
5 N. Systems Drive
Appleton, WI
Parking: Free, convenient parking is available in the lot outside of the Bordini Center.
Date & Time:
Thursday, July 27, 2017 – 10am -12:00pm
Cost: FREE
This event is open to the public. Reservations are required to attend. To make a reservation please see visit www.foxcitieschamber.com or contact Mark Rahmlow at the Fox Cities Chamber, mrahmlow@foxcitieschamber.com.
For additional information on Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs, please contact: Mr. Ollie Cooperwood, Public Affairs Officer at 202-685-6313 or visit them at http://SmallBusiness.Navy.mil.
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