PHOENIX – EM's next quarterly public forum to discuss upcoming business opportunities in the legacy nuclear cleanup program is set for Tuesday, March 5 during the annual Waste Management Conference in Phoenix.

   The Business Opportunities Forum will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Mountain Standard Time in Exhibit Hall 4 in the Phoenix Convention Center. Attendees must register for the Waste Management Conference and possess a conference badge to gain access to EM’s forum.

   Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center Acquisition Integration Lead Aaron Deckard will lead the forum discussion. Organized by EM’s Office of Acquisition and Project Management, this outreach event gives companies the chance to learn the latest news on doing business with EM and participate in dialogue about the program’s business opportunities.

   There is no charge to attend the forum. Pre-registration is required by providing your name, title, and company name to EM’s Mary Wilson via e-mail at mary.wilson@em.doe.gov by Wednesday, Feb. 27.

   Participants can also join the meeting online through a web conferencing tool.