HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT,
STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
A series of workshops at no charge will be offered for established small businesses whose business strategies include growth with the federal, state, and municipal markets. You will learn of opportunities available to small businesses including resources and programs available, marketing tips, how to decipher the difference between federal and state set-asides, how to find available bids, how to develop proposals, networking with large companies, and how to successfully approach a large company. Focus will also be given to navigating through the State of Connecticut’s bid portal, understanding the Supplier Diversity Program (SBE), the DBE Program, State and Federal certifications and registrations, along with an overview of the various prequalification processes.
Workshops are held a Friday of each month
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Gateway Community College
Room 207 A – Small Business Resource Center (2nd Floor)
September 26, 2008 - Government Contracting 101
October 24, 2008 - Doing Business with the State of Connecticut and the 169 Towns and Cities
December 5, 2008 - Set-aside programs – difference between State and Federal
January 9, 2009 - Marketing – Capability Statements
Overview
of the prequalification
process
WORKSHOP TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
For more information or to reserve your spot please contact:
Lisa Powell – SBA 860.240.4892