Congressman Don Manzullo Holding Government Grants and Contracts Fair August 10

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) is inviting northern Illinois business owners and officials from local schools, fire departments, municipalities and non-profit groups to attend a government grants and contracts fair on Aug.10 and learn how to compete for federal funding to help put residents back to work.

Manzullo’s Grant and Contract Fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, at the Rock Valley College Stenstrom Center, 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford.

Federal agencies with informational booths include the U.S. Departments of Defense (Defense Logistics Agency), Homeland Security (FEMA), EPA, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education. Other agencies attending include the Small Business Administration (SBA), Export-Import Bank, Export Assistance Center, and General Services Administration (GSA).

In addition, several departments will be holding the following workshops throughout the day. Those interested in attending any of the workshops should call 815-394-1231 to reserve a seat.

• 10 a.m. to noon – Department of Defense (Defense Logistics Agency)
• 11 a.m. to noon – Small Business Administration
• 12 to 1 p.m. – Export Assistance Center
• 1 to 2 p.m. – General Services Administration

Attendees will learn how to do business with the federal government and how to compete for federal grants.

“In these difficult times, our employers need to do everything they can to survive. And our local officials need to be good stewards of taxpayers’ money,” Manzullo said. “Our government grant and contract fair will help them learn how to compete for federal contracts and grants so they can put our residents back to work and reduce the strain on taxpayers.”