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The Department of Administration’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP) are hitting the road to talk about resources that are offered to businesses wishing to work with state and federal government entities. Topics will include:
How Things Get Done
Get a vendor ID number, register to receive notices of state bids and contracting opportunities, understand why you should register in SAM and how to receive bid opportunities. Learn what should be included on capabilities statements and business cards, and what an appropriate business email address looks like.
Introduction to Government Contracting
General overview of all levels of government contracting, what to expect, where to look for opportunities, as well as available certifications.
Doing Business with the State/State Certifications
Learn how Minnesota is working to improve opportunities for small businesses throughout the state, the new online certification portal, the benefits of certification and more!
Opportunities in Your Backyard
Representatives from state agencies around Minnesota will present information about procurement and contracting needs, and will be available for networking. Invited agencies include: Department of Transportation; Department of Natural Resources; Military Affairs; Pollution Control Agency; Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation; Duluth Transportation Authority.
Register for one of the following sessions:
DULUTH
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
UMD Center for Economic Development
Register for the Duluth session.
IRON RANGE
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mountain Iron Community Center
Register for the Iron Range session.
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