Free government contracting seminars at IWF 2010

American Express Open, the small-business division of American Express, will be holding two free educational sessions Wednesday and Thursday at IWF 2010 in Atlanta.

Event attendees will learn from two experts how their businesses can benefit and grow from selling to the government. The sessions are presented by Denise Rodriguez Lopez, president and CEO of KMJ Company, which provides consulting services to companies seeking to do business with the federal government; and Theresa Daytner, CEO of Daytner Construction Group.

American Express Open is sponsoring two sessions that will explore government contracting strategies:

? Team to Help Win Government Contracts: Best practices in teaming, how to screen potential partners and ways to raise your profile, along with teaming networking do's and don'ts 1:30-3 p.m., Aug. 25 Room B314.

? Getting the Most from the General Services Administration Schedule for Government Contracting: Keys to successfully getting on the General Services Administration Schedule to become a prequalified government vendor 10:30 a.m. to noon, Aug. 26, Room B314.

For information, visit www.iwfatlanta.com.