July 16, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV

Karen Barbour to Speak at National Veterans Small Business Conference

Karen Barbour will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual National Veteran Business Conference. The conference, held July 20‐23 in Las Vegas, will include an Expo of over 300 participants to showcase Federal Government Agencies, Prime Contractors, and Veteran Owned and Service‐Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

Ms. Barbour, known for her ability to achieve success in providing surety bonds for the construction industry in more than 30 states and four countries, will participate in a panel of experts to discuss surety bond strategies for small businesses involved in construction projects for the Federal Government.

The following panelists will join Ms. Barbour: Mr. Jack Beecher, Chief, Small Business Office, Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers   Mr. Robert E. Little, Associate Counsel, Naval Facilities Engineering, U.S. Department of Navy   Mr. Frank Lalumiere, Director, Office of Surety Bond Guarantees, U.S. Small Business Administration

This event will provide Ms. Barbour the perfect opportunity to network and develop relationships with government contracting agencies and explore business opportunities The Barbour Group can share with its clients. #