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            Auburn University - University Relations
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6/2/95                  Diane B. Clifton

AU'S SBDC OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

      AUBURN -- Small construction companies interested in bidding
on  Auburn University contracts, networking with prime construction
firms or  increasing sub-contracting opportunities may benefit from
June 12 seminar  sponsored by AU's Small Business Development
Center.
      The Construction Opportunities at Auburn University for Small 
Business Owners' seminar is geared toward companies with less than
$7  million in annual receipts. The companies should be able to
provide  products or services such as building; remodeling;
painting; plumbing;  electrical; welding; carpet; landscaping;
brick; building supplies;  hardware; or other related construction
work.
      "The seminar is designed to provide small business owners
with  sub-contracting information and opportunities at Auburn
University and  other construction projects in Alabama," said
Anntonia Owens, management  scientist at AU's SBDC and coordinator
of the seminar.
      Gregory Parson, university architect, and William Jay,
director  of construction for AU's Facilities Division, will
conduct the seminar  along with participation by Joyce Patterson of
McGraw Hill Dodge (Dodge  Reports) of Montgomery.
      Topics to be covered include advertisement of bids; types of 
supplies needed for small projects; locating prime contractors; 
sub-contracting opportunities; and other procedures and
requirements for  construction projects at AU.            
      The two-hour seminar will begin at 10 a.m. in room D of the
AU  Hotel and Conference Center. The cost is $10 per person, and 
pre-registration is required for print materials. To obtain a 
registration form or additional information about the seminar,
contact  Owens at 334/844-4220. All registration forms must be
received by June 8,  and written cancellations must be received by
June 9 for a refund.  
     If requested in advance, arrangements for people with 
disabilities can be made through Owens.                           
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