Co-Directors Welcome
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| Dear Friends of Teaming to Win: Welcome to Teaming to Win 2009 and the I-79 Research Center in Fairmont, West Virginia. During our 20th Anniversary Conference, you should take advantage of the many opportunities to network with professionals and catch-up with friends. Join us this year for a chance to showcase your business's capabilities and learn something new about you and your business. Over the past 20 years, the Teaming to Win Conference has become a leader in promoting and assisting the small businesses of West Virginia. The success of this event is made possible through the support and vision of our community leaders, the strength of our corporate sponsors, and the many dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, talents and efforts. This year, the Teaming to Win Board of Directors and Planning Committee has been working hard to showcase the I-79 Technology Park as the Technology Corridor continues to expand throughout West Virginia. To kick off the conference, Wednesday's program features a Golf tournament at the Bridgeport Country Club. The SBA will conduct an Access to Opportunities Seminar, "An Overview of FY 2010 Federal Procurement Opportunities for Small Business," during the afternoon. That evening, the 20th Anniversary Corporate Sponsor Recognition reception will be held in a newly opened facility in the I-79 Tech Park. On Thursday, the Spotlight on Small Business event provides an opportunity for small businesses to give a capabilities presentation to an audience of government and large corporate representatives. Following the formal presentations, small businesses will be able to schedule one-on-one sessions with purchasers and prime contractors to further discuss relevant business opportunities. An exciting Speaker's Series and SBA seminars will provide businesses with valuable information on building, strengthening, growing, and diversifying their business strategy. The Business and Vendor Exhibits will also be held concurrently with Technology Demonstrations located throughout the facility on Thursday. All conference activities will conclude with a reception and dinner as we celebrate the past 20 years of Teaming to Win and take a look forward to the next 20 years. We look forward to seeing you at the I-79 Research Center and best wishes for a successful 2009 and 2010. Sincerely, Bob Wentz, Information Research Corporation (IRC) Vickie Gillespie, PaceTec Inc. Co-Directors, Teaming to Win 2009 |