THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION

and

THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 

in collaboration with

Office of Mississippi State Senate - Senator Willie L. Simmons

Office of Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr.

U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District

Delta Regional Authority

Local Bond Producers

Mississippi Development Authority

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Mississippi Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights

Mississippi DBE Supportive Services Systems Consultants Associates, Inc.

Winning Strategies, INC.

Invites the

Greater Jackson, MS Area Small Business Contractors

To

A Surety Bonding Forum

"Helping Contractors Grow"

This Program, for New and Emerging Contractors, makes it easier for Small/DBE firms to be bonded or to increase their bonding capacity.

WHEN:     February 13, 2013

                9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:  The Mississippi e-Center @ Jackson State University (JSU)

               California Room

               1230 Raymond Road

               Jackson, MS 39204

In Brief:

This event is an effort to create an environment for maximum participation by small, DBE, service disabled and veteran and woman-owned businesses in potential contracting opportunities, a FREE Bonding forum is coming to Jackson, MS, specifically designed for greater Jackson area Contractors and Small Business CEOs seeking to establish or increase bonding capacity to bid on larger contract and subcontracting opportunities.

Program Benefits:

• Educate small businesses specializing in transportation–related construction and construction –related goods and services about the bonding process
• Assist Small Businesses to qualify for and have access to bonding or increase their bonding capacity
• Network with transportation industry to build business relationships
• Provide information on federal, state and local procurement opportunities

Don’t Miss this Opportunity!

RSVP Today!

Email: Aclark1@mdc.edu or cvillanu@mdc.edu or call (866) 928-6289 ext. 8

This event is presented by: The Surety & Fidelity Association of America  and the Southeast Region Field Office of the Small Business Transportation Resource Center