MEDIA ADVISORY, June 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Zachry, Great Bear to be Featured at PHA Small Business Development Program Forum WHEN: Wednesday, July 6, 2005 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Port of Houston Authority Executive Office Building (cafeteria) 111 East Loop North (near the Houston Ship Channel Bridge) Houston, Texas WHO: Andy Anderson, Bayport Project Manager, Zachry Construction Corporation Troy Smith, Owner, Great Bear Construction PHA contractors, sub-contractors and registered PHA small business vendors WHY: Anderson and Smith will provide insights and illustrate the partnership between a prime contractor and a small business owner. The forum will provide information about how to become a registered small business vendor with the PHA as well as updates on current and upcoming PHA projects. Opportunities for informal networking with PHA staff members, prime contractors, sub-contractors, and other small business owners also will be available. Refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. by no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 by contacting the Small Business Development Office at 713-670-2597 or nsears@poha.com. MEDIA CONTACTS: Argentina James, PHA Public Affairs Director Office: 713-670-2568 Cell: 713-306-6822 Felicia Griffin, PHA Communications Manager Office: 713-670-2644 Cell: 713-594-5620
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