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Events of September 2007

“USIACC THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION” - USA - India Technology Collaboration and Business Cooperation

USIACC in collaboration with Arlington SBDC of Virginia SBDC and George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy is organizing the Third Annual Convention its theme being USA- India Technology Collaboration and Business Cooperation. The conference focuses on

1.  Creating new Strategic Alliances
2.  Nurturing and Enhancing Existing Strategic Alliances
3.  Showcase Successful Alliances as Role Models
4.  Showcase Success in Industry Verticals
5.  Discuss examples such as AAHOA, other NRI Franchises, IT, Wireless, Healthcare, Energy, Social Entrepreneurship, Women led entrepreneurships and Women in Leadership Roles
6.  Leveraging on Successes in some Verticals to Extend or Model other Verticals
7.  Brainstorm and Confer on ways to Establish and Gain Leadership in new Verticals like Nano- Micro- Nano - Bio Technologies
8.  Topics that help Seed and Support Incubation and Growth of Alliances

The Strategic Alliance would be between USA, India and NRIs.

Date: September 5- 6, 2007

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Web Marketing and Search Technology: - "Your virtual sales force…You can't afford not to be found on the web." 

Arlington SBDC of Virginia SBDC and George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy in partnership with More Web Leads , Arlington Economic Development and ECDC Enterprise Development Group is conducting a seminar where you can learn about:

  • How to market your business on the web

  • Techniques to increase your Revenues. 

  • Potential customers search for your product or services on internet

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM, PPC, CPC, sponsored links, search engine advertising)

  • Increasing your business Visibility and Online Brand Recognition

  • Reducing Customer Acquisition Costs

  • Enhancing the return on other marketing efforts (up to 30%). 

    • Date: Thursday, September 27th, 2007
    Time: 7.30am – 10:00am
    Venue: Suite 341, 901 S Highland St, Arlington, VA 22204
    Directions: For directions click here
    Parking: Parking available on the adjacent street
    Admission: $45.00
    Breakfast: Continental Breakfast will be provided
    RSVP: Pratibha Shenoy at 703 892 1528 or email pshenoy@gmu.edu before September 25th, 2007 5:00pm

    For flyer and registration form click on the respective links.

                 Arlington Economic Development   ECDC Enterprise Development Group

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    Committee on House Administration MINORITY PROCUREMENT SEMINAR": 
    The Committee on House Administration is pleased to announce its 2007 Minority Procurement Seminar. In recent years, the AOC has provided more than $675-million dollars in contracts to private vendors, and the CAO has let approximately $300-million in contracts. 

    This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the numerous opportunities for business owners to bid on projects offered by various government agencies. This day-long seminar will focus on

    • The contracts available let by the offices of the Architect of The Capitol (AOC), the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Small Business Administration (SBA). 

    • How to qualify for the small and minority business contract lists that some agencies maintain. 

    • Provide you with information on how to navigate the Federal contracting and bidding processes.  

    Date: Thursday, September 27th, 2007
    Time: 9.00am – 4:00pm
    Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington DC
    Admission: $50.00

    Because registration is limited, participants will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis.  Please complete the registration  form, and fax it to (202) 225-2774.  Because space is limited, when the registration is full you will be placed on a priority list for the next seminar.  If you have any questions, please contact Sterling Spriggs or Janice Crump at (202) 225-2061.

    For registration form click here.

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