December 2006 Issue

In this issue:

Please note the Business Development Center (including the Small Business and Technology Development Center and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center) will be closed for the holidays from December 23rd through January 2nd. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2007! Have a very happy holiday season!

SBTDC

Honoring Small Businesses

Michigan Celebrates Small Business is the state’s premier awards ceremony for entrepreneurs and the supporters of small business. For the full story, click here.

PTAC

GSA finalizes merger of contracting organizations

The General Services Administration said goodbye to its Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service Thursday as agency chief Lurita Doan signed an order completing their consolidation into a single organization. For the full story, click here.

Good News for Woman-Owned Small Businesses

A new preference program has been proposed to Congress that could add $10 billion in federal contracts for women-owned small businesses. For the full story, click here.

Upcoming Seminars and Events

For more information about upcoming seminars & events, click here.

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