McNeese to Host Small Business Workshop on Government Contracting

A free workshop titled “Government Contracting 101” will be offered from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, on the second floor of the McNeese State University SEED Center. The workshop is sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese, Sasol and the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance.

This workshop will introduce business owners to the various federal government contracting programs and procurement methods and buying procedures as well as give some guidance in setting up a search agent to identify contract opportunities. The speaker is Jo Ann Lawrence, deputy district director for the Small Business Administration.

Seating is limited. To pre-register, go online at www.lsbdc.org (search under Training) or call 337-475-5529.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.