GSA Region 5: OSDBU and PBS Monthly Virtual Meeting On Wednesday's (MOW's) Office Hour Open House
Type: Special Notice
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONOFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

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https://sam.gov/opp/4e14761c3ad34facb7767a66a268b5cf/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a series of monthly virtual meetings known as MOW's (Meeting On Wednesday's) Office Hour Open House, aimed at enhancing engagement with small businesses in Region 5. These sessions, occurring every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. CST, provide an opportunity for small business vendors to interact with GSA's regional acquisition workforce, ask questions about the procurement process, and learn about upcoming opportunities. The meetings are designed to foster knowledge sharing and support small businesses in navigating GSA's programs, with guest speakers from various organizations occasionally joining to provide additional insights. Interested participants must register for the meetings to receive confirmation and joining details, with the next sessions scheduled for January 8, 2025, and February 12, 2025. For further inquiries, attendees can contact Kimberly Hutchinson at kimberly.hutchinson@gsa.gov or Mylethea Green at mylethea.green@gsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimberly Hutchinson
    (312) 353-1889
    kimberly.hutchinson@gsa.gov
    Mylethea Green
    (312) 428-0333
    mylethea.green@gsa.gov
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