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2008 Vendor Forum March 28 2008

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2008 Regional Vendor Forum
Doing Business with Public Agencies

The 2008 Regional Vendor Forum on Friday March 28th, 2008 will be hosted by the City of Bellingham and the EDASC/Procurement Technical Assistance Center. Forum participants will:
· Learn about upcoming contracts and procurement opportunities throughout the region.
· Learn how the contracting and procurement process works in various agencies.
· Meet people who can help your company thrive.
· Connect with experts in public contracting and procurement.
· Learn the process for getting your business listed on various procurement rosters.
· Network with other businesses.
· Initiate relationships for future sharing and partnering.

Time will be available to discuss with agency representatives about up coming procurement and contracting needs. The forum is intended to foster information exchange between businesses. Other agencies will be on hand to discuss resources available to assist businesses.

The 2008 Regional Vendor Forum will be held at the Squalicum Boat House (Directions attached). The Forum will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.on Friday, March 28, 2008. There is no need for registration the forum is free. For additional information, please contact Joan Cady, Purchasing Superintendent, City of Bellingham at 360-778-7750.

The following agencies will be represented at the forum:
The City of Bellingham
Bellingham Technical College
Western Washington University
Wash State Department of Transportation
Skagit/Whatcom Economic Development
State of Washington Office of Procurement
US Small Business Administration
EDASC/Procurement Technical Assistance Center
State of Washington Office of MWBE
The City of Lynden
The Port of Bellingham
Whatcom Community College
Skagit County
The Army Corp of Engineers
Whatcom County

Time

Start: 10:00 AM
End: 02:00 PM

Location

Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 S. Harbor Loop, Bellingham, WA 98225

Contact

Joan Cady, Purchasing Superintendent, City of Bellingham at 360-778-7750

Attachments

2008 Regional Vendor Forumwebad.doc  (31k)



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