[StBernard] Update From State Representative Nita Rusich Hutter

[Westley Annis]

Update From State Representative Nita Rusich Hutter



October 20, 2005


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The Hurricane Contracting Information Center

www.RebuildingTheGulfCoast.gov

1-888-4USADOC

Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez unveiled the Hurricane Contracting
Information Center (HCIC) to assist U.S. businesses, especially small,
minority and women-owned businesses, in participating in the Gulf Coast
rebuilding efforts.

This center provides the necessary information for U.S. businesses to
participate in Gulf Coast contracting, subcontracting and reconstruction.

The Bush administration is reaching out to companies of all sizes,
especially minority-owned businesses and small- and medium-sized
enterprises, to help those seeking to join the rebuilding efforts to
navigate federal agencies and bid for contracts with ease. 

www.RebuildingTheGulfCoast.gov 

The website allows U.S. businesses to register throughout other government
websites to become eligible for federal contracts.  One such website
provides e-mail notifications of contracts being made available that
correspond to particular areas of expertise.  
The website provides a central point for information and services available
throughout the government geared to help in the contracting process for U.S.
businesses, including minority-owned businesses and small- and medium-sized
enterprises. 
1-888-4USADOC

The HCIC also includes a call center staffed with representatives from 11
contracting government agencies onsite to provide direct business
counseling. 
These individuals will help businesses navigate the federal contracting
process. 
Business Outreach  

The HCIC will canvas the business community by holding roundtables and
events with business groups, leaders and others to create awareness of the
HCIC and assist businesses.   
The HCIC will showcase the process and services available to aid business
involvement. 
A calendar of events will be developed and maintained.