1. Don’t Miss This! The early bird registration for the first annual PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference (November 15-18), Four Seasons Hotel, Houston, TX will end on October 1.  Register today and save $100.  Come join us and learn about procurement opportunities in Africa, the Pacific, Caribbean, South America and other places throughout the African Diaspora.  The international networking will be immense.  Some of the speakers are: Robert Agbede, Chester Engineers (world’s largest Black engineering firm); Basilio Makendengue, Nomex (Equatorial Guinea); State Senator Rodney Ellis (very successful global entrepreneur); Fred Jordan, Fred Jordan and Associates (projects in the Pacific Islands); Hazel Simonette-Herndon, Caribbean Pan African Network (based in Trinidad – Tobago); Patrick Lozes (French African Diaspora Chamber of Commerce), Prosper Abdabla (Ghanaian entrepreneur); Claude McDougal, Pan African Linkage (project investor) and many more!  Come and see how the successful international entrepreneurs do it and become a Charter Delegate.

2. Make Your Hotel Reservation: Join us at the 5 star Four Seasons Hotel in Houston, November 15-18. There are a few rooms remaining at $155, when they are gone the rate is $175. Call 800-734-4114 to make your reservation. Also, make your spa appointment and receive a 15% discount.

3.  Threat to the 8a Program: Last month, a court here in Washington, DC struck down the 8a program in regards to Department of Defense airplane simulators (NAIC 541712).  What we need to know if any of you are in this business and what affect will this have on your company.  If so, please contact us as soon as possible.

4.  Newsletter from Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce: We congratulate Zell Dudley, President/CEO, Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce for her very informative newsletter.  Despite foul weather and major accidents, it appears that this state is bouncing back with great resiliency.