The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program ramped up at light speed. Predictions are that contract awards to WOSBs will be issued very quickly and even more swiftly than those made to other types of small businesses. Be one of the first WOSBs to be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and take advantage of the current political pressure to contract with WOSBs. The time to prepare your business to access opportunities in the...

This event provides an opportunity for vendors to learn about contracting opportunities with City of Chicago, Cook County, Sister Agencies and Assist Agencies and to network with other business owners. Our open bid and solicitation process ensures fairness, competition and best value. Procurement Services explores best solutions for Chicago's diverse needs. We improve our contracts by using City of Chicago certified firms and green procurement...

View our on-demand webinar that you can participate in from your office. You can say two things about the FAR (and in some cases the FAR Supplements): They guide most aspects of government contracting, and They are (intentionally) a work in progress. Participants will learn about: In this program, two experienced government contract attorneys will discuss some of the most important recent changes to these critical regulations. Among the signif...

Attendees will learn about doing business with Fairchild Air Force Base, including:*What products/services do they purchase?*Where and how do you start selling to them?*What is the buying process?*Where do I locate opportunities?Michael Gilbert, Director of Business Operations will be presenting.Attendance is free, but registration is required.

ChallengeHER is hosting a free NYC event at the Federal Plaza 6th Floor Conference Center to help women business owners learn the ins and outs of the WOSB program and get direct access to procurement officials and prime contractors. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s signature Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program is helping women contractors stand apart from the competition. A recent survey by American Express...

Hosted by Suquamish Tribe and Port Madison Enterprises Come learn about how the Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Native PTAC) can help your business grow. This FREE workshop will cover the basics of government contracting and the free community resources to business owners. Come learn about how governments purchase, corporate structure, registrations, certifications, and Native business programs. Business owners will have the op...

Washington State needs qualified small businesses! Please join Native PTAC, and the WA State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises for this workshop intensive Hosted by Suquamish Tribe and Port Madison Enterprises. The purpose of this class is to help M/WBE contractors get through the process of getting certified through the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise. This is a 2-hour intensive cla...

Learn the basics of selling to the Navy. Learn what the Navy buys and how they purchase goods and services. Learn the basics of federal contracting. Learn about all the resources available to small business from your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Meet representatives from Fleet Logistics Center, Puget Sound, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest and Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport along with a represent...

Thinking of ways to diversify your customer base this year? Government agencies can be a good customer for your business. This seminar is designed to give you the tools to begin the process of pursuing opportunities with federal and state government. Workshop includes an overview of how the federal and state governments buy goods and services, governmental registrations, how to conduct market research to understand your government customer, ho...

The GovConNet Procurement Conference attracts 800+ businesses ready to do business with federal, state & local governments, prime contractors and each other. Come gain new insights and make valuable connections! The Conference attracts hundreds of businesses who connect with federal, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors and each other to foster business success. BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Features panels with key purchasing office...