About 50 exhibitors, including state buyers and contracting officers from both cabinets and others, were on hand to provide information about business opportunities within state government. Likewise, private business and industry representatives were also present to share information about prospects within their companies.
Early feedback indicates a successful and beneficial fair.
Norris Beckley, Director of the Transportation Cabinet's Office of Minority Affairs says the fair served to be a great opportunity for small businesses. We're hopeful the fair has provided our minority businesses the opportunity to find out what's available to them from other organizations and the private industry. We're pleased with the turnout and the comments received and we plan to take the suggestions and ideas, and expand on the fair next year. Others are already saying how much they look forward to coming next year. Copyright 1999-2001 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.