3 NC reps host conference for small businesses

DURHAM — Three North Carolina representatives are trying to link small businesses to federal contracting opportunities.

Democratic Reps. David Price, Bob Etheridge and Brad Miller are hosting Marketplace 2009 on Wednesday in Durham.

Marketplace is a conference designed to bring small businesses together with the federal government and large contractors. The three will have a luncheon talk about the business opportunities created by the $787 billion federal stimulus package passed earlier this year.

The event features a trade show, seminars and the chance to bid on contracts.

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