GE will hold veteran-owned business expo in Henderson

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 24, 2011 - 1:01 am

General Electric Co. will hold a veteran-owned business conference Tuesday in Henderson to discuss opportunities for supplying services, materials and other commodities for the company's efforts in aviation and renewable energy.

The conference will from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. It will include panel discussions and seminars on how to do business with GE and the veterans qualification process.

Call 641-5822 for information.

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