The Minority Serving Institutions' Research Partnership (MSIRP) Conference will include a Capabilities Exchange and Matchmaking Session on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. This session, which will bring government, small and large businesses together with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), is designed to promote the exchange key information on grants and contracting opportunities among participants. This will allow institutions unique opportunities to leverage their capabilities for success with government and the business sector. In order to participate in the Matchmaking Session you must sign up in advance (no later than April 30, 2008). This session will be by appointment only. Capabilities information submitted by matchmaking participants will be compiled and provided to participating corporations and government agencies.
The Capabilities Exchange and Matchmaking session is open to all registrants with the 2008 MSIRP conference, which will be held at the Hilton-Riverside Hotel in New Orleans, LA May 12-14. You may submit your Matchmaking Interest Form to Mr. Lee Allen. Additional appointment times will be available based on number of participants.
During registration you will be provided a list of government agencies, corporate businesses and other MSIs who have signed up to participate in the Matchmaking Session and your schedule of matchmaking appointments.
All questions or additional information should be directed to Mr. Lee Allen , Matchmaking Coordinator at (303) 236-6652.