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CT PTAP Events Calendar Organization Name: Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program Location: Connecticut CT PTAP Events can be viewed on our website. Click Next Month to view future months and click on the event link in the appropriate day block for details. Registration Fee: Usually No Charge Contact Email: ptap@secter.org Going On-line to do Business with the Commonwealth of PA Organization Name: Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) Location: Regional Learning Alliance, Cranberry Township, PA Event Date: February 15, 12 State websites provide valuable information for businesses interested in selling to state agencies and other potential customers. Knowing what websites to access, how to find the right information and how to navigate on-line systems for submitting bids is essential. This free seminar will address how to use on-line resources to do business with the state. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: renee.decker@sru.edu Organization Name: Kentucky Procurement Assistance Center (KPAP) Kentucky's training calendar is accessible from our webpage - click on the link below. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: ced.kpap@ky.gov Organization Name: Southwest Virginia Community College PTAC Southwest Virginia Community College PTAC Center for Economic Development Training Events accessible via the program web site (See link below) Contact Email: glenda.calver@sw.edu Crater Procurement Assistance Center Organization Name: Crater Procurement Assistance Center / Hampton Roads Procurement Assistance Center Location: 1964 Wakefield Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 Training events accessible via our program website Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: info@craterptac.org Doing Business with Local & State Public Purchasers Organization Name: Southwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center Location: Fetzer Center, 2350 Business Court, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Event Date: March 8, 12 Matchmaking and Training Event: Learn how to do business and meet with local and state buyers. Be prepared to meet with the following buyers: City of Battle Creek City of Kalamazoo City of Portage County of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Road Commission Kalamazoo Valley Community College MDOT State of Michigan Department of Management and Budget Western Michigan University Hosted By: Southwest Michigan PTAC & Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Registration PTAC Code: Kzoo. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: kbourner@kazoochamber.com Create an Offer to a Federal Government Solicitation Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin ou discovered a Federal solicitation that would be perfect for you firm. What do you do? This is a six hour class. The first half of the training will provide a step by step guide to respond to a Federal solicitation. The second half of the class, you will choose from a product, service or construction solicitations issued from the Federal government and try to win that contract. Work on a team or as an individual. After attending this event, you will be able to: Determine quickly if you should respond to a solicitation Understand the contract award process and contract requirements Develop a systematic approach to typical government solicitations Comply with solicitation instructions Identify key evaluation factors within a solicitation Create a compelling and responsive proposal This event will be offered on the following dates: - October 12, 2011 in Appleton - March 15, 2012 in West Bend - May 22, 2012 in Pewaukee - July 25, 2012 in Watertown For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $65 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Marketing to the Federal Government Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin Youve searched some of the federal government websites and have located a contracting opportunity. Or perhaps you have identified several federal agencies and a major prime contractor that buys your product or service. What do you do next? You need to differentiate your company from the competition. Learn how by taking this class! After attending this event, you will be able to: Develop an effective marketing strategy and action plan Research your target market Gather market intelligence to differentiate your firm from the competition Create effective promotional materials This event will be offered on the following dates: - September 14, 2011 in Cleveland, WI - December 7, 2011 in Fond du lac - April 24, 2012 in Pewaukee - June 19, 2012 in Watertown For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Getting Started in Government Contracting Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin The Unites States Government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. This entry-level seminar provides a solid orientation to federal contracting. Topics include an overview of the federal government procurement process, mandatory government databases and research techniques to locate contracting opportunities. After attending this event, you will be able to: Classify your business and products/services Register in the mandated federal databases Identify agencies that buy products and services targeted to your business Locate agency websites for marketing opportunities Determine if government contracting is a good business decision for you This event will be offered on the following dates: - August 18, 2011 in Green Bay - October 6, 2011 in Beaver Dam - January 18, 2012 in Madison - March 27, 2012 in Oak Creek - July 11, 2012 in Stevens Point For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Finding Federal Opportunities Computer Lab Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin This is a hands-on interactive workshop that will be held in a computer lab. The first half of the training will be devoted to providing tips and techniques on how to search the Internet and government websites to locate federal contracting opportunities. During the second half of the workshop, go online to locate contracting opportunities targeted to your business. After attending this event, you will be able to: Identify where government agencies post contracting announcements Navigate major government websites Use the primary federal government contracting posting website Locate subcontracting opportunities This event will be offered on the following dates: - August 18, 2011 in Green Bay - December 7, 2011 in Fond du Lac - January 18, 2012 in Madison - July 11, 2012 in Stevens Point For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Minnesota PTAC Events Organization Name: Minnesota Procurement Technical Assistance Program Location: Minnesota Minnesota PTAC events can be viewed on our website. Click on the event title for details and registration. Registration Fee: Usually $30; Free events are also offered Contact Email: rapaloo@mnptac.org Government Contracting Assistance on the Web - Computer Lab Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin Do you need assistance with completing your CCR or ORCA registration? Or perhaps you would like to have your CCR registration reviewed for accuracy and completeness? Do you need help in registering your company in the State of WI VendorNet system? Or maybe you need guidance in searching for contract opportunities at www.fbo.gov. BPAC now offers a free computer lab class ( registration required ) where businesses can meet one on one with a Government Contract Specialist to work through a pre-determined topic. This event will be offered on the following dates: - September 22, 2011 in Madison - October 20, 2011 in West Bend - January 26, 2012 in Madison - February 9, 2012 in West Bend - March 15, 2012 in Madison - June 6, 2012 in Fennimore - June 21, 2011 in Madison For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Introduction to Federal Construction Projects Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin Learn about contracting with the Federal government for construction work. The federal government spends between $23 billion and $44 billion on construction annually; which includes: federal buildings, hospitals, barracks, roads, air strips, dams, and tunnels. Construction firms need to know how to compete for these dollars. After attending this event, you will be able to: Identify the types of contracts and solicitation methods Understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations related to construction contracting Comply with the Davis-Bacon Labor Provisions requirements Manage contract changes, claims and disputes Understand contract requirements This event will be offered on the following dates: - October 27, 2011 in La Crosse - November 10, 2011 in West Bend - December 13, 2011 in Reedsburg - March 28, 2012 in Appleton For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Understanding Federal Construction Requirements Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin There are unique requirements and regulations that apply to federal construction contracts. Learn how to comply. This course is the next step after Introduction to Federal Construction Projects. It is geared to prime contractors and subcontractors that have completed the introductory course or that have some previous experience with government contracting. After attending this event, you will be able to: Develop, implement, and report on a subcontracting plan Prepare invoices and material submittals Understand and comply with Davis Bacon standards Analyze a Department of Labor Wage Determination Apply the prevailing wage requirements to the weekly payroll Properly compute and document employee information and labor hours onto certified payroll forms This event will be offered on the following dates: - January 25, 2012 in Madison - April 5, 2012 in Fond du Lac For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Introduction to GSA Schedules Program Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin Every year Federal buyers use the GSA (General Services Administration) Schedules as their preferred method of purchasing. Under the GSA Schedules Program (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedules or the Federal Supply Schedules) GSA establishes long-term government-wide contracts with businesses that provide commercial products and services. Once a contract is established, these products and services can be ordered directly by government agencies. State and local agencies, in certain circumstances, use GSA Schedules for their purchases. This course will help you to decide whether pursuing a GSA Schedule contract is right for your business. After attending this event, you will be able to: Identify products and/or services are available under GSA Schedule contracts Describe how Federal agencies use GSA Schedules Understand the process and requirements for a GSA Schedule contract Assess whether a GSA contract is good business decision Identify and access the GSA solicitation that is right for your firm This event will be offered on the following dates: - August 23, 2011 in West Bend - December 6, 2011 in Cleveland, WI - March 13, 2012 in Madison - May 24, 2012 in Kenosha For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $45 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org GSA Solicitations Responding to Requirements Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin This in-depth seminar focuses on how to complete the GSA Schedule solicitation paperwork and how to make a successful proposal/offer. You will receive specialized guidance on organizing and positioning your company for a 5-year GSA contract award, including how to understand pricing policies and the regulations required in order to maximize a GSA Schedule contract. After attending this event, you will be able to: Understand the GSA requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations Prepare a formal offer to a GSA solicitation Determine most favored customer pricing Complete the performance, price and technical proposal requirements Negotiate effectively with the GSA Contracting Officer This event will be offered on the following dates: - August 23, 2011 in West Bend - December 6, 2011 in Cleveland, WI - March 13, 2012 in Madison - May 24, 2012 in Kenosha For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $45 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Introduction to Custom Manufacturing for the Military Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin This training is geared for the manufacturer that focuses on fabricated metal products, castings, non-metal components and other related industries, who are interested in selling to the Department of Defense. After attending this event, you will be able to: Locate and target contracting opportunities Identify unique requirements of custom manufacturing for the military Understand contract requirements and military business systems Prepare a response to a solicitation Understand packaging and marking requirements This event will be offered on the following dates: - September 20, 2011 in Eau Claire - November 15, 2011 in Green Bay - February 21, 2012 in Madison - May 1, 2012 in Fond du Lac - July 24, 2012 in Janesville For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Selling to the State of Wisconsin Organization Name: Business Procurement Assistance Center Location: Wisconsin The state of Wisconsin spent $1.8 billion on contracts in FY 2009. This comprehensive seminar provides a foundation for contracting with the State of Wisconsin. After attending this event, you will be able to: Determine State demand for products/services Classify your products and/or services Locate which State agencies buy your products/services Use the State of Wisconsins VendorNet program Identify city or county government contacting opportunities This event will be offered on the following dates: - September 28, 2011 in Wausau - January 12, 2012 in Portage - March 27, 2012 in Oak Creek - April 11, 2012 in Rhinelander - May 17, 2012 in West Bend For specific location and times, please check our website. Registration Fee: $35 Contact Email: bpacevents@madisoncollege.org Orientation Classes Organization Name: Southwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center Location: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kalamazoo, Michigan What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to businesses pursuing the government market? This class is the first step in learning how to sell to the federal, state, and local government. If your company is considering government contracting, this free seminar will give you the direction you need. Pre-registration is required. Government Contracting Basics Class Dates: Wednesday, February 22: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday, March 8: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Class Agenda: Federal Government Contracting State of Michigan Government Contracting Finding Bid Opportunities Laws and Regulations Small Business Goals and Set-Asides Subcontracting Opportunities The Bid Process Attendees: All are welcome. Management and personnel who support and facilitate government contracting within your company will find it most beneficial. Registration PTAC Code: StFd. Pre-registration is required Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: kbourner@kazoochamber.com Omaha Area Veterans in Business Forum Breakfast (Veteran Networking at its best) Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) The Omaha Veterans in Business Forum breakfast is simple and effective. Each month selected veteran owned businesses introduce their services and products in a five-minute presentation. If you would like to be a "Presenter" call Andy Alexander at (402) 554-6253. There will also be a "Special Speaker" at each breakfast that will present a topic related to Veteran Business Owners. During the breakfast everyone will be introduced, so bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, etc, make some contacts and have some fellowship with fellow veterans. DATE: February 3, 2012 TIME: 7:30-9:00am (Sign-in begins at 7:15am) LOCATION: UNO Thompson Alumni Center, 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182 GUEST SPEAKER: Harvey Hudson, Supervisor of Veterans Affairs/Department of Labor and Deb Christensen, Business Service Representative/Department of Labor Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: tracimiller@unomaha.edu Metro Omaha Women in Business Forum Breakfast (To embrace, educate, and empower women in business) Organization Name: Metro Omaha Women's Business Center and Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program Each month three (3) businesses or professionals introduce their services and products in a five-minute presentation. A Special Speaker will present a topic of concern to women business owners. Bring business cards, brochures, flyers to exchange. Join us for business promotion and networking opportunities. Get to know your fellow business owners. To be a Special Speaker, MarketPlace, or five-minute presenter at a future forum, email events@mowbcf.org or call MOWBC at 402-201-2334. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Register at www.mowbcf.org. Or you can phone in your reservations to MOWBC at 402-201-2334. Please leave your name, company, phone number and email address on the voicemail and pay $15 at the door on the morning of the forum. PLEASE NOTE: Since we must order breakfast based on registrations, you must register by the Wednesday before the event in order to get breakfast included with your registration.. To cancel your registration, please email info@mowbcf.org or call 402-201-2334 by 3pm the Thursday before the event. DATE: Every 3rd Friday each month TIME: 7:30-9:00am (Program & breakfast begins at 7:30am. Registration begins at 7:15am) Networking to follow at 9:00am LOCATION: Thompson Center at UNO, 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182 COST: $15 payable via paypal on the MOWBC reservation website at www.mowbcf.org. Registration Fee: $15 Includes Buffet Breakfast Contact Email: tracimiller@unomaha.edu Winning Federal Contracts for Your Small Business Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center Winning Federal Contracts for Your Small Business Place: U.S. Small Business Administration 10675 Bedford Ave., STE. 100 Omaha, NE 68134 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Content: Introduction to federal government contracting includes how to determine if there are opportunities for your small business, and if there are, how to register to participate in this $600 billion+ marketplace. Date: Thursday, February 16th Thursday, March 15th Thursday, April 19th Thursday, May 17th Thursday, June 21st Thursday, July 19th Thursday, August 16th Thursday, September 20th Thursday, October 18th Thursday, November 15th Thursday, December 20th Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: mgraff@mail.unomaha.edu How to Make Money...Selling to the Government Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program Learn how to market your products and services to government agencies around the world and in your own neighborhood. With a little planning you can expand your business opportunities selling to local, state and federal agencies. Time: 11am-1pm Pick a Workshop Near You: Feb. 16...816 Central Ave, Auburn, NE Mar. 29...Courthouse, Geneva, NE Apr. 26...American Legion Club, Humboldt, NE Register online at ptac.unomaha.edu/events or call 402-414-5077 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: jwilhelm@unomaha.edu Winning Government Contracts for Your Business Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program Introduction to Government Contracting: If you are new to contracting, this workshop will help you determine whether selling to the federal government is a good decision for your business. We will cover how the contracting process works, how to determine if the federal government is buying your goods or services, and the vendor registrations necessary to do business with the federal government. Date: April 10, June 12, August 14, November 13 Time: 10am-11am Marketing to Federal Agencies and Subcontracting Opportunities: Discover tools and resources your business can use to successfully market to federal agencies and to large prime contractors for subcontracting opportunities. We will cover how to create a successful capability statement and how to find the federal agencies interested in your products or service. Date: February 14, May 8, July 10, September 11, December 8 Time: 10am-Noon GSA Schedules: This workshop will provide a basic overview of what is involved in getting on a GSA schedule and the resources available to help you determine if a GSA schedule is the right decision for your business Date: March 13, October 9 Time: 10am-11am All Workshops will take place: Location: Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center 285 South 68th Street Place, Fifth Floor (Parking is available on the west side of the building) Lincoln, NE Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: tracimiller@unomaha.edu Woman Owned Construction Consortium Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center Woman Owned Construction Consortium For women who own and manage a construction business-- -Identify opportunities to obtain work for larger construction companies and city, state, federal agencies develop lists of woman owned construction businesses so consortium members can readily identify subs -Make sure there are enough businesss competing for woman owned set aside constracts Date:February 10th, 2012 Time: 8:30 (Welcome and Open Discussion) 9-10am (Guest Speaker: Lori Benton and Jim Hoing) Location: Mammel Hall, Suite 200, 67th and Pine Streets, Aksarben Village, UNO College of Business Administration Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: tracimiller@unomaha.edu 10 Keys to Successful Government Contracting Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program This informative workshop will identify the top ten actions your business can take to be a successful government contractor. You will learn: - Why the government can be an important market segment for your business - Whether your company has what it takes to win government contracts - How to get started - What services the Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides Time: 1:30-3:00pm Date and Location: Feb. 15...Center Feb. 19...Columbus Mar. 14...Oakland Mar. 28...Wayne Register online at ptac.unomaha.edu/events.cfm For addition information contact Vicky Jones, 402-375-7735 Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: vijones1@wsc.edu Winning Government Contracts Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center How to design a capabilities statement and website that sells: Now that you understand the needs of the agency you have in your sights, this workshop will show you how to use that information to create an effective capabilities statement. You will also learn how to use your website to attract government markets. Date: January 31 Time: 12:15-1pm Introduction to government contracting: Learn how and where to look for opportunities to sell your products and services to government markets in your own hometown and around the world Date: February 16 Time: 9:15-10am What does the government buy? Learn what the government buys--from small parts, clothing, food to everything it needs to maintain its military. This workshop will focus on the supply center purchasing program, DIBBS. You will learn how to find specifications and how to submit bids. Date: February 28 Time: 12:15-1pm HUB Zones--what are they and do you qualify? Find out whether your business is located in a HUBZone and the advantages a HUB Zone business has in the world of government contracting. You will learn how to become certified and how to let the contracting world know about it. Date: March 8 Time: 9:15-10am Get your registration in the top 25%: Did you put your business into the Central Contractor Registry thinking that the governm3ent would come knocking on your door? This workshop will reveal the mistake 75% of small businesses make when they register and what you can do to put your business in the 25% group that is most visible to contracting officers. Date: March 27 Time: 12:15-1pm Webinar: Workshops will be broadcast on the web. You will receive instructions after you register. Register: Online at ptac.unomaha.edu/events.cfm or call 308-865-8244 Workshop is FREE but seating is limited Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: knappse@unk.edu What's Happening: Special Events Related To Government Contracting Organization Name: Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center Location: Malvern, Little Rock, and throughout the state and region Our "What's Happening" web page is updated every Friday. Our "Education In Government Contracting" page describes all training topics we offer in Arkansas, which can also be scheduled by request. Please use the hyperlink provided to view our training events. Registration Fee: Free, except the accredited 30-hour course which is $250 Contact Email: apac@uaex.edu Organization Name: The Federal Technology Center Location: North Highlands, California (Sacramento, CA) The Federal Technology Center's Procuement Assistance Program serves the businesses in 54 of California's 58 counties. Classes and outreach events for small businesses are posted on our website. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: June@TheFTC.org Classes in Washington Organization Name: Washington PTAC Location: Varies Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: snohomish@washingtonptac.org |
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