“The U.S. Small Business Administration and Metropolitan Development Council are offering a briefing to assist small business owners in accessing government contracting opportunities. The briefing will be Tuesday, November 30, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Tacoma Business Assistance Center, 1101 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma.The briefing will be presented by SBA commercial marketing and procurement specialists, and will feature information about the SBA 8(a) Women and Minority Program, the HUBZone Contracting Program, the Pro-Net Program, and the Tacoma resources available through the Procurement Technical Assistance Program to assist small business through the government contracting process.Registration is requested, and a $15 fee includes continental breakfast and program materials. To register or for more information, contact 253-274-2388 or 253-591-7026.”