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 on a Friday of each month 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Three Rivers Community College

Room B-127

September 4, 2009
Government Contracting 101

October 16, 2009
Doing Business with the State of Connecticut and the 169 Towns and Cities

November 13, 2009
Set-aside programs – difference between State and Federal

December 4, 2009
Marketing and Capability Statements

WORKSHOP TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

For more information or to reserve your spot please contact:

Lisa Powell – SBA
860.240.4892
lisa.powell@sba.gov