City of Albany’s small business program kick-off set for Oct. 18

The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) and the Department of Community and Economic Development cordially invite you to attend the City of Albany’s Small Business Procurement Program Kickoff on Monday, Oct. 18th. 

The purpose of Albany’s small business program is to increase the number of contracts awarded to local vendors, and thereby build business capacity, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy. 

GTPAC is  partnering with the City and other local agencies and institutions with hopes that their presence at gthe Oct. 18th event may be an added resource for potential program participants.

The Oct. 18th event will formally introduce the components of the City’s program to the public and highlight various aspects of the program, including the application process, the preferences, the benefits, and the staff.  Application packages and other resource materials will be available at the event.  

Albany-area vendors are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Small Business Procurement Program Kickoff will be held on October 18, 2010 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at the Microbusiness Enterprise Center located at 230 S. Jackson Street, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Those interested in attending the Kickoff should  register in advance at http://tinyurl.com/2d59tcb or call 229-483-7650. For more information about this event, please contact Jacquelyn Teemer at 229-483-7653 or by email at jteemer@albany.ga.us.