As a direct result of the 2005 Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) Act, Rhode Island has seen a significant growth in
military operations and construction activity. This seminar will be an opportunity for Rhode Island construction trades and
small business suppliers to directly meet with Naval Station Newport and state officials to learn first-hand how to apply
and compete for contracts for government business.
Speakers:
Captain Joseph Voboril, USN
Commanding Officer - Naval Station Newport
Commander Gregor Bo, USN
Public Works Officer - Naval Station Newport
Lt. Commander Chris Hodrick, PE, USN
Director, Facilities Engineering & Acquisition Division
J. Michael Saul
Interim Executive Director, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
Dorothy A. Reynolds
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
, Federal Procurement & Technical Assistance Center - RI Program Manager
Keith W. Stokes
Executive Director, Newport County Chamber of Commerce
Continental Breakfast Will Be Served