Government Contract Workshop Set For February

Contractors and business owners interested in working with the federal government following Hurricane Ike can learn more about the subject by attending a free workshop in Galveston in February.

AUSTIN, TX. Jan. 21, 2009 -- The Bid and Proposal Preparation Workshop will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 2920 Ave. M ½, Galveston, Texas.

The event is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Galveston Councilwoman Dr. Linda Colbert, Councilman Tarris Woods, the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Participants will learn how to:
* Effectively respond to bids, Requests for Proposals (RFPs)and Requests for Quotations (RFQs);
* Develop a strong proposal;
* Utilize local available resources.

The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by calling 1-409-771-5258. Attendance does not guarantee a contract award. More information is available online at www.fema.gov/business/contractor.shtm.