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CT PTAP EVENT CALENDAR Organization Name: Connecticut Procurement Technical Assistance Program Location: Headquarters - New London - 888-673-2837 Ext. 207 Connecticut PTAP's Event Calendar is on-line. Click this link to view: http://www.ctptap.org/calendar.htm Registration Fee: There is no charge for most CT PTAP sponsored seminars. Contact Email: info@ctptap.org JARI PTAC Government Procurement Event Calendar Organization Name: Johnstown Area Regional Industries PTAC Location: Various throughout the Greater Johnstown Area in Western Central PA The JARI PTAC hosts a robust selection of training and government business development opportunities throughout the year. Representative events include: *Introduction to Government Contracting *Introduction to GSA Schedules and COSTARS *Preparing for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Contracts and Grants *Industrial Security: Security Clearances for DOD Contractors and Subcontractors *Optimizing Government Contractor Supply Chains *Strategies for Effectively Marketing to Government Buyers *Introduction to Supply Chain Management *Effective Proposal Preparation *An ISO 9000 Primer *An AS9100/AS9102 Primer *The Pennsylvania Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) Contracting Process *Selling to U.S. Government Agencies on DoD EMALL *Government Procurement Expo *Subcontracting Success with Prime Contractors For a complete schedule and more detailed information, visit http://www.jari.com/calendar/ or call 814.535.8675. Registration Fee: Ranges from $10 to $40 depending upon the event Contact Email: nmccreadie@jari.com Selling to the Military Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This is a mid-level course and is designed for anyone wanting to sell goods or services to the military. This seminar will acquaint attendees with the basic principles that they must know in order to do business with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or DLA. The 7 phases of government procurement will be reviewed. Additional topics include the DFARS, simplified acquisition thresholds, use of military forecasts, doing business with the Army’s Corps of Engineers, DLA's Procurement Gateway, DoD’s e-mall, how to find military specs and standards, and much, much more. Mar. 18, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Radio Frequency ID and Unique ID Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. RFID inventory tagging is being implemented to provide greater asset visibility to the armed forces. This seminar will cover RFID implementation for suppliers to DoD. The instructor will introduce you to radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and what you must do as a supplier to comply with new DoD directives. Instruction will be provided on what RFID technology is, types of RFID tags and their various applications, why DoD wants RFID, DoD’s policy and requirements regarding RFID, what to consider as you put together an implementation plan, resources available to you, and the benefits of RFID to you and DoD. Unique Identification (UID) is DoD's vision for end-to-end item visibility and management. This section provides tools to help defense suppliers become familiar with the fundamental aspects of UID and have a good working knowledge of UID related terminology and contractual requirements. Mar. 18, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 Pm - Atlanta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Preparing Successful Bids/Proposals Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This three-hour seminar is designed to help companies understand the technical proposal preparation process when responding to federal government requests. Topics will include: preliminary preparation for bidding, receiving the bid package, working the solicitation, technical proposal development insights, developing your bid price/cost proposal, budgets, fixed and variable costs, overheads, general and administrative (G&A) costs, profit, spreadsheets and documenting cost support. Jan. 22, 2010 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Athens, GA Feb. 10, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Feb. 11, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Feb. 18, 2010 - 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Feb. 23, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA Feb. 26, 2010 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Athens, GA Mar. 25, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Mar. 26, 2010 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Athens, GA Nov. 7, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Introduction to Government Contracting Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. This 3-hour class provides all the fundamentals for doing business in the government marketplace. Pre-registration is required via website listed below. Jan. 14, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Jan. 14, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA Jan. 19, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Carrollton, GA Jan. 27, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Jan. 28, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Savannah, GA Feb. 11, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Feb. 18, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Mar. 2, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA July 15, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Sept. 15, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Cost and Price Proposal Preparation Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. This class is a must for anyone that will be preparing or is currently preparing responses to government contracting opportunities. Topics discussed include: budgets, fixed and variable costs, overheads, general and administrative (G&A) costs, and profit, spreadsheets and documenting cost support. Pre-registration is required via website listed below. Mar. 11, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Warner Robins, GA May 20, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Marketing to State and Local Governments Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This class provides detailed instruction on how to do business with the State of Georgia, and all units of local government including cities and counties. Pre-registration is required via website listed below. Feb. 18, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Mar. 10, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Oct. 7, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Small Business Certifications Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This seminar covers all aspects of how to become certified and registered and the benefits for small businesses participating in the 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Historically Utilized Business Zones (HUBZones) certifications, Woman Owned Businesses and Service Disabled Veterans Owned Business. May 12, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Augusta, GA July 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Sept. 23, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Columbus, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Subcontracting with Large Prime Contractors Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. Want to learn how to business with large government prime contractors? If so, you will want to attend this three-hour seminar. Since the government is “bundling” so many of their contracts, becoming a subcontractor may be the only way some small businesses can get their feet in the door. Becoming a subcontractor can not only be rewarding but less complicated than competing for a government prime contract. Many prime contractors continuously seek good small business suppliers to meet their needs and satisfy the requirements of their government subcontracting plans. You may have just what they are looking for and should consider attending this seminar. Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Understanding Wide Area Work Flow Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. This seminar is an advanced course designed for companies that are currently doing business with the military, and transitioning from legacy paper-based acceptance and invoicing systems (like the DD250) to electronic means. This seminar will cover the basic principles you must know in order to get paid electronically by DFAS. DoD is implementing this Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system now, so businesses should learn this new system before it becomes mandatory. The instructor will demonstrate an actual online registration. Additionally, the 7 phases of government procurement will be reviewed. DSCP's virtual item manager (VIM) program will also be discussed. Mar. 18, 2009 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.edu Using Your Computer to Win Government Contracts Organization Name: Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Location: Classes offered across the state of Georgia. See details below. Pre-registration is required via URL shown below. You have a computer and an internet service provider – and you know how to send an email – but you’re still feeling technology-challenged. If that sounds like you, then you will benefit from attending this 3-hour class. In this three-hour class, you will learn how to use your computer to register your business for government work, conduct market research, find contract opportunities, submit bids on-line, communicate with governments, and get paid. Mar. 2, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Atlanta, GA Registration Fee: Free Contact Email: gtpac@innovate.gatech.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 How to Become a Government Contractor Organization Name: PTAC of Schoolcraft College Location: 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI 48152 Event Date: August 12, 10 What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need. Did you know the federal government purchases more than $518 billion of goods and services a year and the State of Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $19 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting process. Registration Fee: $40.00 Contact Email: inforeq@schoolcraft.edu Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Finding Bidding Opportunities and Drafting Proposals Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – Finding Bidding Opportunities and Drafting Proposals helps you determine if government contracting is right for your business. YOU WILL LEARN: - How to locate and interpret bidding opportunities from government agencies. - Which agencies are buying your products and services. - How to develop a government marketing plan - How to register your business as a potential contractor. - What services the Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) offers to help you find bidding opportunities, draft proposals and fill contract requirements. - How to become a PTAC client. DATE: August 11, 2010 TIME: 9:00-11:00AM LOCATION: NeighborWorks Omaha, 1701 North 24th Street, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68110 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Introduction to Government Contracting Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) This informative workshop will provide you with an overview of information and resources to help you determine if government contracting is right for your business. YOU WILL LEARN: - How the Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program can help you with the contracting process. - An overview of government markets including town, city, county, state and federal contracting agencies. - Small business classifications and what they mean. - How to register your company with government agencies. - Where you can find bidding opportunities for government contracting. DATE: July 21 TIME: 10 am -Noon LOCATION: City Auditorium, Fourth Street and Ella Street, Beatrice, NE 68310 DATE: July 21, October 7 TIME: 1:00-4:00pm LOCATION: 1615 1st Ave., South Sioux City, NE 68776 DATE: August 10, September 14, November 9, December 14 TIME: 1:30pm-3:30pm LOCATION: Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center, Fifth floor, 285 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510 DATE: August 12, November 11, TIME: 1:00-4:00pm LOCATION: 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Lifelong Learning Center, Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE 68701 DATE: September 9, 2010 TIME: 1:00-4:00pm LOCATION: 4500 63rd Street, Central Community College, Columbus, NE 68601 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Metro Omaha Women in Business Forum (“To embrace, educate, and empower women in business”) Organization Name: Metro Omaha Women's Business Center and Nebraska's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) The Metro Omaha Women in Business Forum breakfast is simple and effective. Each month businesses or professionals introduce their services and products in a five-minute presentation. There will also be a “Special Speaker” at each breakfast that will present a topic related to Women in Business. During the breakfast everyone will be introduced, so please bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, etc, make some contacts and have fellowship with other women in business. Tables will be available to display all company brochure materials, and we encourage give-away items. 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, or call Rachelle at 402-880-1504. 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: $13 (Payable via paypal on the MOWBC reservation website at www.mowbcf.org. Or you can phone in your reservations to MOWBC at 402-201-2334 and pay $13 at the door on the morning of the forum with cash or check.) PLEASE NOTE: Since we must order breakfast based on registrations, you must register at least 48 hours in advance. To cancel your registration, please email info@mowbcf.org or call 402-201-2334 by 3pm the Thursday before the event. Registration Fee: $13 Includes Buffet Breakfast Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu 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: Every 3rd Wed each month TIME: 7:30 to 9:00am (registration & buffet breakfast begins at 7:15am and program begins at 7:30am) LOCATION: Regency Lodge, 909 South 107th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68114 COST: $15.00 (we will accept cash and personal checks made out to the “Regency Lodge”). Please try to bring exact cash. Reservations are required. Please note: If you register, but cannot attend, you must cancel your reservation by 3pm on Monday prior to the breakfast or you will be invoiced for $15.00. Registration Fee: $15 Buffet Breakfast Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Reading, Understanding and Responding to State Opportunities Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business - Reading, Understanding and Responding to State Opportunities. Learn how to read, understand and respond to State of Nebraska bidding opportunities. DATE: November 10, 2010 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am LOCATION: University of Nebraska at Kearney, West Center Building, Room 120E, 1917 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE 68849 WEBINAR AVAILABLE: This workshop will also be broadcast on the web. Register for more information. Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – The Successful Proposal Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business – The Successful Proposal shows you how to read, understand and respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for federal agency solicitations. DATE: October 12 TIME: 1:30pm-3:30pm LOCATION: Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center, Fifth floor, 285 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Do You Qualify for Special Consideration in Government Contracting? Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business - Do You Qualify for Special Consideration in Government Contracting? Learn how your company can take advantage of special programs in government contracting such as HUBZone, 8(a) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. DATE: August 5, 2010 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am LOCATION: University of Nebraska at Kearney, West Center Building, Room 120E, 1917 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE 68849 WEBINAR AVAILABLE: This workshop will also be broadcast on the web. Register for more information. Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu GSA Schedules - What Are They? Are They For You? Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business - GSA Schedules - What Are They? Are They For You? A GSA official will participate in this workshop to help you decide whether this is the right strategy for your company. DATE: September 9, 2010 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am LOCATION: University of Nebraska at Kearney, West Center Building, Room 120E, 1917 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE 68849 WEBINAR AVAILABLE: This workshop will also be broadcast on the web. Register for more information. Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Identifying Your Government Sales Opportunities Organization Name: Nebraska - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Prepare your company to successfully compete for lucrative federal government contracts. Winning Government Contracts for Your Business - Identifying Your Government Sales Opportunities. Find out how to locate opportunities to sell your products and services to government agencies both locally and globally. DATE: October 7, 2010 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am LOCATION: University of Nebraska at Kearney, West Center Building, Room 120E, 1917 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE 68849 WEBINAR AVAILABLE: This workshop will also be broadcast on the web. Register for more information. Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Government Contracting for Main Street Retailers and Wholesalers Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program An introduction to government contracting opportunities for main street businesses. DATE: August 18, 2010 TIME: 1:30-3:30pm LOCATION: 105 Gardner Business Building, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE, 68787 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Government Contracting for Metal Fabricators and Machine Shops Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program An introduction to government contracting opportunities for Metal fabricators and machine shops. DATE: September 16, 2010 TIME: 1:30-3:30pm LOCATION: 105 Gardner Business Building, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE, 68787 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Government Contracting for Construction and Special Trades Businesses Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program An introduction to government contracting opportunities for construction related businesses. DATE: October 21, 2010 TIME: 1:30-3:30pm LOCATION: 105 Gardner Business Building, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE, 68787 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.edu Government Contracting for Transportation Industries Organization Name: Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Program An introduction to government contracting opportunities for transportation industry businesses. DATE: November 18, 2010 TIME: 1:30-3:30pm LOCATION: 105 Gardner Business Building, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE, 68787 Registration Fee: FREE Contact Email: mskramer@unomaha.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 FCC Initial Orientation Workshop Organization Name: University of Houston PTAC Location: UH SBDC Training Center, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002 Event Date: January 8, 10 The Federal Contractor Certification (FCC) is the latest opportunity for clients interested in Federal contact opportunities to receive training and certification in government contracting processes. The FCC was developed by the Center for Veterans Enterprise United States Department of Veteran Affairs and the Aoosciation of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) to support Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB). The program is divided into four levels. Level 1 is made up of 11 courses covering 10 subject areas. All courses are available on-line. This workshop will assist you in understanding how to complete the training, how to document the training, and what to expect in the process. During the workshop we will complete the paperwork necessary to register you with the VA as a candidate for certification. This course prepares you for the FCC training – it does not complete the FCC training. The course is open only to PTAC clients who are veteran business owners. The course is offered on the 2nd Friday morning of the first month of each quarter from 9am – 11am. January 8, April 9, July 9, and October 8 in 2010. Registration Fee: See our web site. Contact Email: rjwarren2@uh.edu 5th Annual Procurement Symposium Organization Name: Governor's Office of Economic Development - PTAC Location: SouthTowne Expo Center - Sandy, UT Event Date: October 21, 10 Annual Event with focus on: A. Reverse Trade Show, i.e. Large Companies / Government Agencies and Prime Government Contractors in booths - to be visited by and network with Utah small businesses - including PTAC clients. B. Breakout Sessions - training in specific topics of interest to small businesses. Various topics, including PTAC-101; SBA Financial Services; How to Build a Marketing Plan; Developing a Business Plan, etc. C. Keynote Speaker(s) - Governor Gary R. Herbert, plus a Business or Government Leader (to be determined later.) Registration Fee: $50 Contact Email: ptac@utah.gov 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 Washington State Small Business Based Training Organization Name: Washington State PTAC Program Location: within WA State Construction – Rethink how you want to win at Federal contracting All sessions are FREE Tony Sieger took his business from $500k to $20 million dollars in less than 6 years with these steps. Now is your chance to learn from a successful construction contractor. He has carved time out of his schedule to assist other small business owners in construction Contracting. Additionally you will review ways to improve your proposal submissions. This is a 2 hour in depth panel & one-on-one discussions. Hear from a panel of experts about how to prepare, bid, and perform on government projects. Network with other contractors to team up on larger projects. Following the panel, break out into core areas for in depth tailored discussions. This training is for firms who are already bidding on government prime contracts or sub-contracts, have completed their CCR & ORCA registration, and have a general understanding of bidding and government contracting. Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, no walk ins Cost: FREE (limited to 20 attendees) Register for July 15 Class Seattle Public Schools 2445 3rd AveS SeattleWA98134US Register for October 14 Class Everett Performing ArtCenter 2710 Wetmore Ave Everett WA 98201US was Success in the Government Market Place For Construction Contractors and A&E firms Hosted by the Washington State PTAC at the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County and with valuable in-kind support from Advanced Technology Construction. Thank you to the in-kind support for space and facilitation by Highline Community College, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Everett. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GSA 101 GSA’S Multiple Award Schedule Program Learn about the program and how to obtain a contract under this program. Let us guide you through this maze of paperwork July 22, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bates Technical College 1101 South Yakima Ave, Room M123B Tacoma WA 98405 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Compliance for Company Accountants - Bremerton July 29, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Robin Clark **Accountant for Company must attend Cost: FREE Register for Class Kitsap Economic Development Alliance 4312 Kitsap Way, Suite 103 Bremerton WA 98312 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *********New listings *************************** Responding to Government Issued Request for Proposal (RFP) & Request for Quote (RFQ) 101 & 201 Coming to Tacoma in September & October and Kent in November & December For more information: Workshop 101 Flyer Here or Workshop 201 Flyer Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contract Negotiations 201 Coming to Seattle in September For more information: Workshop Flyer Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Advocacy Assistance When: Wednesday, July 14th at 9:00 AM Where: Seattle US Export Assistance Center, 2601 4th Ave. Suite 320, Seattle, WA 98121 Doing business with a foreign government or state-owned enterprise? The Advocacy Center helps to ensure that sales of U.S. products and services have the best possible chance competing abroad. If your company is interested in assistance, please join the US Export Assistance Center on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 in welcoming Rick Hughes, Director of the US Commercial Service’s Advocacy Center for a roundtable discussion of their services. The Advocacy Center helps qualifying companies secure government contracts across the globe by helping to develop and implement effective strategies. Assistance ranges from U.S. Embassy and Consulate assistance to Sub-Cabinet and Cabinet messages delivered through a variety of media. The Advocacy Center also works with Ex-Im Bank, the Trade and Development Agency and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to marshal USG financial support. Additional information can be found at: http://www.export.gov/advocacy/index.html If you would be interested in attending this discussion to learn more about Advocacy Center services, please RSVP to Matt.Springate@trade.gov. *This event not sponsored by PTAC. It is brought to you as a point of interest. For more information clickthe links provided or call the number listed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Export Controls: Awareness and Application The US Department of Commerce/Seattle US Export Assistance Center, Microsoft and Immigration and Customs Enforcement invite you to attend our annual event - Export Controls: Awareness and Application. The conference will be held at the Microsoft Conference Center, in Redmond, WA, September 8-9, 2010. Do you need a firmer grasp of export controls and regulations to ensure your company is doing everything it can to comply with them? Raise your awareness of export controls and regulations and learn techniques to apply in your processes to help ensure you can avoid violations. Speakers will include representatives from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Bureau of Industry and Security, Dorsey Whitney, BAE, and Microsoft. Cost: $115 per person. Questions? Please contact Diane Mooney at diane.mooney@trade.gov, or via phone at 206.55.35615, ext. 236. *This event not sponsored by PTAC. It is brought to you as a point of interest. For more information clickthe links provided or call the number listed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Washington For the main office please call 425-248-4215. For more PTAC training opportunities and Registration: http://www.washingtonptac.org/PTACTrainingEvents1.shtml For assistance with registration or questions please contact the center closest to you. Contact list Looking for other training opportunities? Try these calendars SBA WA (Statewide Small Business Training) SBA Workshops (Region 8, 9 & 10 Small Business and Procurement Training) Native PTAC (Small Business and Procurement Training) Community Capital Development (select location then calendar - Small Business and Procurement Training) Registration Fee: see individual classes for fees Contact Email: kbinder@snoedc.org |
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