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

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https://sam.gov/opp/d293c1b0153c4f2d931a69abb68610b4/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 event aims to provide small businesses with information on how to do business with GSA, interact with the regional acquisition workforce, and ask questions about regional PBS opportunities. The meeting will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. CST. Small businesses are encouraged to attend and can drop in and out anytime during the scheduled event. Free registration is required to participate. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb 14, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. CST.

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