U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts 9th Annual Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Networking Forum

Published April 7, 2016

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District will host its ninth annual Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Networking Forum on April 8 to provide networking with and inform SDVOSBs of opportunities with contractors who frequently do business with the Corps.

The forum is free and planned for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, located at 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 – Room 4A14H.  Public parking for a fee is available nearby. 

“Small businesses are critical to the success of our communities, our State and the Nation,” said Col. Calvin C. Hudson II, commander, Fort Worth District. 

“We are especially honored to host an event that is focused on support of our Service disabled Veterans who have and continue to provide service and value to our Nation.” 

Other agencies and organizations participating include the Trinity River Vision Authority; the Small Business Administration, Veterans Administration; and the University of Texas, Arlington, Procurement Technical Assistance Center. 

For more information and the complete forum agenda, visit the Fort Worth Small Business Programs Office events link at https://apps.swf.usace.army.mil/Events/

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About the Fort Worth District: The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was established in 1950. The District is responsible for water resources development in two-thirds of Texas, and design and construction at military installations in Texas and parts of Louisiana and New Mexico.  Visit the Fort Worth District Web site at: www.swf.usace.army.mil and SWF Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Worth-District-US-Army-Corps-of-Engineers/188083711219308


Contact
Rhonda Paige
817-886-1312
rhonda.k.paige@usace.army.mil
819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas

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