Small Business Webinar Training (9/20/2024) "Doing Business with GSA"
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONUS

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    The General Services Administration (GSA), through its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is hosting an informative webinar titled "Doing Business with GSA." This is a valuable opportunity for small businesses to gain insights into working with the GSA. The webinar will be led by Carolina Vargas, the Region 6 Small Business Technical Advisor, and will cover the specifics of GSA opportunities.

    It will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CT. GSA encourages interested parties to register in advance for this event, which will provide an insightful overview of its operations and opportunities for small businesses.

    This live session is a great chance to learn more about the agency's requirements and how to successfully engage with them. Business owners can register for the webinar using the provided link and get further details on participating in the event.

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