WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dr. Rajiv Shah will deliver remarks at the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) fifth annual small business conference on Tuesday, June 5th. The event provides small business leaders an opportunity to learn how they can participate in development assistance programs. The theme of the program is, "U.S. Small Businesses: Thriving in USAID's Changing Environment."

The Honorable Chris Van Hollen, (D-MD), a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, will deliver the keynote address. Special guest speakers include John Shoraka, Associate Administrator, United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and Mark Walther, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID.

WHAT

Dr. Shah delivers remarks at USAID's 5th Annual Small Business Conference.

SPEAKERS

USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah
Congressman Chris Van Hollen
SBA Associate Administrator John Shoraka

Members of the press interested in covering the event should contact Press Officer Annette Y. Aulton at aaulton@usaid.gov or 202-712-1829.

WHEN

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

WHERE

Ronald Reagan Building 
Pavilion Room
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004