Tuesday, April 7, 2009

April Business Seminar to highlight IT opportunities

From Impact News, April 7, 2009...

The City of Austin’s Small & Minority Business Resources Department invites minority and women small business owners in the information technology industry to take part in the April business seminar. The seminar is designed to educate IT business owners on working with local public and private sector organizations. SMBR’s Business Seminar: “Information Technology Opportunities” will be 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, Room 325.

Representatives from the City of Austin Communications and Technology Management Department and Austin Energy will navigate business owners through the procurement process and highlight upcoming opportunities. Other panelists include Texas Department of Information Resources and IBM who will also educate business owners on their purchasing processes and point out technology opportunities.

“This month’s business seminar will focus on informing IT-based businesses about technology needs around the city and areas of opportunity for minority- and women-owned business participation,” said Stephen Elkins, SMBR director. “Workshop attendees will also meet the new communications and technology director, Gail Roper.”

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