United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Legislative Summit to Introduce Federal Agency Procurement Matchmaking Event
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is hosting the 21st Annual Legislative Summit on March 28th through 30th, 2011 at the W Washington Hotel, 515 15th Street in Washington D.C. The Legislative Summit is the leading forum representing the interests and the agenda of the fast growing Hispanic business community. For the first time in its 21-year history, the Legislative Summit will also include a business matchmaking session, emphasizing procurement opportunities with federal agencies.
"The USHCC is focused on bringing together members of Congress, government leaders, influential Hispanic entrepreneurs and corporate America to network and develop new business opportunities," says Javier Palomarez, USHCC President and CEO. "We are introducing our matchmaking event which will give our members access to government agencies in order to explore opportunities, forge relationships and ultimately be awarded contracts."
The upcoming 21st Annual Legislative Summit includes industry roundtables that focus on education and the American workforce, healthcare and insurance, technology, small business and environmental stewardship. Participants will hear from political leaders and visit with key legislators and policy makers.
The Federal Agency Procurement Matchmaking Event will take place on March 30, 2011, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm during the USHCC Legislative Summit. Participating Federal agencies and buyers include Amtrak, Department of Homeland Security/Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Housing Finance Agency, Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Health and Human Services, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, among others.
Register for the 21st Annual Legislative Summit at www.ushcclegislative.com.
To register for the Federal Agency Procurement Matchmaking Event, visit https://ushcc.mybusinessmatches.com.
About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate nearly $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States and Puerto Rico. Follow the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Twitter @USHCC and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USHCC.
SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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