October 16-17, 2008: STBBC Expo Contact the McAllen Hispanic Chamber at 956-928-0060 for more information October 10, 2008: Deadline for Expo Registration Media: More about the Expo

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South Texas Border Business Contracting Expo 2008

Welcome to the premier contracting and manufacturing conference in South Texas. As many as 2,000 small business owners, purchasing agents, procurement decision makers, vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers are expected at the 2008 South Texas Border Business Contracting Expo (STBBCE), which is scheduled for October 16-17 in McAllen, Texas.

The two-day event is hosted by the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and co-chaired by U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and U.S. Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15). The second annual event kicks off on Thursday, October 16 with a welcome reception. On Friday, October 17, a keynote presenter will start the morning off. The STBBCE will offer networking opportunities for small business owners, manufacturing leaders and government (state, local, and federal) representatives.

Also included will be a large exhibit area and several training sessions in a variety of topics, such as How to do Business with the Government, Contracts for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Using Technology to Grow Your Business, and Business Opportunities with Maquiladoras.

Our Mission Statement

The South Texas Border Business Contracting Expo aims at providing opportunities to help small businesses grow. The expo is designed to provide a scene for individuals to learn more about accessing the billion dollar government and private sector contracting market. The expo intends to create a forum for networking and for dialog among business owners, vendors, and suppliers with procurement representatives from government and private sector.

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