(FY23) 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 UTILIZATIONOFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

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https://sam.gov/opp/4f330b1ebbdf470f8d15794d2cd0f69f/view
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    Special Notice GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) is hosting a monthly virtual meeting called "MOW's Office Hour Open House" to increase engagement and knowledge of GSA's programs. This meeting provides an opportunity for small businesses to interact with the regional acquisition workforce, ask questions about regional PBS opportunities, and discuss topics related to small business. The meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. Participation requires free registration, and once approved, detailed information about joining the meeting will be provided. The meetings will take place from January 11, 2023, to December 13, 2023, between 2-3 p.m.

    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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