Baton Rouge Metro Airport To Host Small Business Opportunities Workshop

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Baton Rouge River Center

275 South River Road

Registration and Networking begins at 8:30am

Morning Session 9am -12pm: "Doing Business with the Airport"

Afternoon Session 1pm - 3pm: "Small Business Resources"

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), June 08, 2012 — The Baton Rouge Metro Airport will hold its 7th Annual Small Business Opportunities Workshop on Thursday, June 21st at the Baton Rouge River Center. 

This free event is for all firms interested in pursuing work at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport. The BTR Small Business Opportunities Workshop will allow attendees to network with local firms of all sizes while learning more about pursuing business opportunities with airport. Representatives will be available from BTR, LA DOTD, Small Business Assistance Programs, and the City of Baton Rouge to provide valuable advice and answer questions such as:

What upcoming business opportunities are available at the airport?

Does my firm qualify for the airport's new Small Business Program?

What are the airport's DBE requirements for bids and proposals?

What resources are available to small businesses?

Registration is free, and a complimentary lunch will be provided.  Exhibitor booths are free for government and non-profit organizations; and they are available for $100 for other businesses and organizations. Please email any questions to Jason Wilson, DBE Liaison Officer: jwilson@brgov.com