Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan to Highlight Job Creation Opportunities for North Carolina Businesses at NCCU

Tomorrow, June 6, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will travel to North Carolina Central University to highlight federal contracting opportunities for local small business.
 
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan will give keynote remarks at the USDA Small Business Training and Matchmaking conference sponsored by the USDA and North Carolina Central University to discuss steps to increase small business contracting within the federal government, and subsequent job creation.  The event is open to the public.

The event starts at 9 AM and takes place in the Miller – Morgan Building Auditorium at 1801 Fayetteville Street.  Those interested in attending can register here.

Workshop topics include:
                        Doing Business with USDA
                        Small Business Administration/Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
                        Doing Business with General Service Administration and Homeland Security
                        Small Business Administration/Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
                        Federal, Local and Industry Resources
                        Food Commodity Contracting Opportunities for Rural America