NM vets’ business, job expo Aug. 27

Veteran-owned business owners, federal prime contractors, and military veterans, Guard, reserve and transitioning active-duty personnel are invited to the fifth annual New Mexico Veterans’ Business Expo & Job Fair on Aug. 27.

The event will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

The Expo & Job Fair provides an opportunity for veteran-owned smallbusiness owners to network with other veteran-owned business owners and federal prime contractors to explore subcontracting opportunities. Participating contractors include federal, state and city agencies, as well as hospitals, universities and public utilities.

Veterans seeking employment will have the opportunity to apply for jobs from dozens of local, state and federal companies or agencies.

Doors open for registration at 9:45 a.m. There is no admission charge for job seekers or business attendees. There is a $100 exhibitor registration fee and sponsorship opportunities.

For more information or to preregister, go to www. nmvbe.us. At the top of the pages are tabs for the Expo, Job Fair and Registration. Exhibitors can also contact the city of Albuquerque Veterans’ Liaison Roger Newall at 505-610-1533. Attendees can also contact Virgie Frierson at 505-948-9665.

This event is presented by the Veterans Procurement Assistance Center, the New Mexico Veterans Business Advocates, the city of Albuquerque, the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, the New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center and the New Mexico National Guard.