Published: 01-15-09
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will present the Ninth Annual Purchasing and HUB Connection a forum for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) on Monday February 9 2009. The forum will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the TWC Trinity Building 1117 Trinity St. Room 304 A&B in Austin. There is no charge for this event.
The event will inform vendors about the purchasing needs of TWC and TRS thereby enhancing opportunities for vendors to obtain contract awards. Representatives from both agencies will discuss their contracting opportunities. Representatives from other state agencies also will participate.
Networking sessions also are scheduled to allow vendors to meet with purchasing staff key agency decision-makers and potential partners and subcontractors. Information on the state of Texas HUB program and on information technology contracting processes with the Department of Information Resources also will be available.
A HUB is defined as at least 51 percent owned by an African-American Asian-Pacific American Hispanic-American Native-American and/or American woman residing in Texas. The owner must demonstrate active participation in the operations and management of the business.
For registration information e-mail HUBinfo@twc.state.tx.us or contact:
