If you’re interesting in learning the secrets of winning government contracts, there is an upcoming event you will not want to miss.

Registration is now open for the “2010 Moving to the Next Level in Federal Contracting Forum” on May 26 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The event will take place from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The cost is $135.

The forum provides an opportunity to meet government contracting and industry officials. Participants will learn successful federal contracting practices directly from the experts.

Forum speakers include:

• Linda Oliver, Director of Small Business Programs, Department of Defense
• Karen Hontz, SBA Director of Government Contracting
• Tracey Pinson, Director of Army Small Business Programs
• Renee Comfort, NAVFAC Contracting

The event will also feature the “Real Deal” panel discussion with a Department of Defense award-winning protégé and others from industry and government on how small and large businesses can work together to win government contracts.

The National Contract Management Association’s Federal Contracting Forum is taking place at the Prime Osborn Convention Center concurrently with the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 Business Expo. Two great networking events in one!

For more information, visit www.intranet.ncmahq.org/jacksonville.