CONTRACTING BIZ EVENTS CALENDAR |
Event |
Date |
Location |
Description |
SMWVBO Business Conference
|
TBD
|
San Antonio, TX
|
The business
conference is a forum for Small, Minority, Women
and Veteran business owners (SMWVBO) to develop
relationships, acquire knowledge, and access
opportunities that exist with public and private
sector entities for the procurement of goods and
services. A forum to further enhance the
knowledge of procurement staff of the
availability and ability of local firms with the
desire to do business.
|
Intro to PTAC (Colorado Springs) |
Sep 12 , 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
The session will get you off to the right start
plus offer you networking and marketing
opportunities |
FEDCON Summit |
TBD |
Wilmington, NC |
The “FEDCON Summit” brings together over 650
representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Fort
Bragg, Marine Corps Installations East/Camp
Lejeune, Department of Veterans Affairs, General
Services Administration, other federal agencies
and installations, general and specialty
contractors, designers and construction
suppliers in North Carolina. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Aug 13, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado Springs) |
Aug 8 , 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
The session will get you off to the right start
plus offer you networking and marketing
opportunities |
DOL - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Labor? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
NDIA 31st Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement
Event |
Jul 25-26, 2019 |
San Diego, CA |
The purpose of Gold Coast is to provide a forum
to educate, guide, and assist businesses,
especially small businesses, in working with the
government, primarily the Department of Defense. |
DOJ - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Justice? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado Springs) |
Jul 11, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
The session will get you off to the right start
plus offer you networking and marketing
opportunities |
Grow Your Business
in Sawyer County Wisconsin
|
TBD
|
Hayward, WI
|
Join us to learn how to become a member of the
WBE Community, which allows you the ability to
communicate with other certified Women Business
Enterprises’, share best practices, make WBE
connections and foster corporate relationships.
|
DOL - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Labor? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Jul 9, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum
|
TBD
|
Houston, TX
|
Various Public and Private Sector Entities and
their representatives will discuss the prospects
for doing business and outline business
opportunities for Small and Minority owned
businesses with their respective Institutions.
|
DOJ - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Justice? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
Intro to PTAC (Westminster) |
Jun 18, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
The session will get you off to the right start
plus offer you networking and marketing
opportunities |
National Small Business Federal Contracting
Summit – (Charleston, SC) |
June 13, 2019 |
Charleston, SC |
Increased focus on assuring small business
federal contractors secure our fair share of
federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars Access to
federal agencies and prime contractors, etc. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Jun 11 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado Springs) |
Jun 9, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
The session will get you off to the right start
plus offer you networking and marketing
opportunities |
CelebrAsian 2019 Procurement Opportunity
Conference |
Jun 5-7, 2019 |
Houston, TX |
CelebrAsian, the largest annual national Asian
American business conference in the United
States, brings together some of the best and
brightest Asian American entrepreneurs in
business all under one roof, to network with
procurement and marketing professionals from
major corporations and governments. |
VETS19 |
May 29-31, 2019 |
Norfolk, VA |
VETS2018 will increase focus on education and
training for new and mid-level veteran
businesses, one-on-one business matchmaking, and
a bigger exhibit hall with extended hours for
increase networking opportunities. Cost:
$299.00-$475.00. |
DOJ - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Justice? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
May 14, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado
Springs) |
May 9, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
The session will get you off to the right start
plus offer you networking and marketing
opportunities |
29th Annual Government Procurement Conference
|
Apr 18, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Participating firms will have the benefit of
marketing their products/services to procurement
representatives and small business specialists
from government agencies. Companies may choose
to set up an exhibit table to showcase their
capabilities or simply come as an attendee. |
52ndh Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair |
Apr 17-18, 2019 |
Chicago, IL |
The Chicago Business Opportunity Fair is the
largest procurement conference and trade fair in
our marketplace dedicated to connecting minority
business enterprises (MBEs) with corporate and
government buying organizations. |
USDOE'19 |
Apr 16-18, 2019 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
At the 17th Annual DOE Small Business Forum &
Expo, you have the opportunity to build
relationships and reconnect with business
professionals, acquire invaluable information,
and solidify contract opportunities with prime
contractors and government procurement
officials. |
Intro to PTAC (Westminster) |
Apr 16, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
The 15th Annual Bridging Partnerships Small
Business Symposium
|
Apr 15-16, 2019
|
Kennewick, WA
|
The 15th Annual
Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium.
Bridging Partnerships is an opportunity for
businesses of all sizes to gain valuable
contracting tips and tricks...
|
Gov’t Marketing: It’s a Treasure Hunt!
(Westminster) |
Apr 11, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This seminar provides step by step guidance for
navigating Federal web sites such as the Federal
Business Opportunities (FBO), Dynamic SB Search
(DSBS) and the Federal Procurement Data Systems
Next Generation (FPDS-NG) to locate teaming
partners, subcontract opportunities and new
markets with Federal agencies. |
DOL - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Labor? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado Springs) |
Apr 11, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
SFMSDC - 34th Annual Business Expo |
Apr 11-12, 2019 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
This is the largest minority business event in
southeast Florida. This event consists of a
trade fair, workshops and a luncheon that
provides a forum to network and showcase your
company's products and services. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Apr 9, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
Minority & Women-Owned Construction Business
Matchmaking Event...
|
Apr 5, 2019
|
Hyattsville, MD
|
A FREE event to meet
Prime Contractors.
Find out about PGCPS Public School
Construction Summer Bid Opportunities.
Learn how to obtain: BONDING, FINANCING,
INSURANCE and MBE CERTIFICATION.
Contractors, Women, and Minority Business
Vendors are invited to attend.
|
Creating Winning Government Proposals PART IV of
IV (Westminster) |
Apr 3, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This is a 4-part training series on how to
consistently create government proposals that
win the contract. It’s designed specifically for
small- to mid-sized business owners, proposal
managers/coordinators, business development,
marketing people, and anyone tasked with
developing proposals to win government business. |
National Small Business Federal Contracting
Summit – Spring |
Mar 27-28, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Increased focus on assuring small business
federal contractors secure our fair share of
federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars Access to
federal agencies and prime contractors, etc. |
Creating Winning Government Proposals PART III
of IV (Westminster) |
Mar 27, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This is a 4-part training series on how to
consistently create government proposals that
win the contract. It’s designed specifically for
small- to mid-sized business owners, proposal
managers/coordinators, business development,
marketing people, and anyone tasked with
developing proposals to win government business. |
The 2019 AUSA ILW Global Force Symposium &
Exposition |
Mar 26-28, 2019 |
Huntsville, AL |
Network & learn from Procurement officials.
Discover the Army's game plan for procurement
going forward. Connect with prime contractors. |
2019 Small Business Outreach & Industry Day |
TBD |
Norfolk, VA |
Want to do business with the military? Attend
this event to network & learn from Procurement
officials. |
DOJ - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Justice? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
Creating Winning Government Proposals PART II of
IV (Westminster) |
Mar 20, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This is a 4-part training series on how to
consistently create government proposals that
win the contract. It’s designed specifically for
small- to mid-sized business owners, proposal
managers/coordinators, business development,
marketing people, and anyone tasked with
developing proposals to win government business. |
SBTDC -
Opportunities2019 |
TBD |
Asheville, NC |
Market your products and services directly to
over 50 federal, state, and local government
agencies and large prime contractors in ONE day
with ONE sales call. Network and attend
seminars. |
Govt Marketing: It’s a “Treasure Hunt” (Westminster) |
Mar 19, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This seminar provides step by step guidance for
navigating Federal web sites such as the Federal
Business Opportunities (FBO), Dynamic SB Search
(DSBS) and the Federal Procurement Data Systems
Next Generation (FPDS-NG) to locate teaming
partners, subcontract opportunities and new
markets with Federal agencies. |
Intro to PTAC (Golden) |
Mar 14, 2019 |
Golden, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado Springs) |
Mar 14, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
Creating Winning Government Proposals PART I of
IV (Westminster) |
Mar 13, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This is a 4-part training series on how to
consistently create government proposals that
win the contract. It’s designed specifically for
small- to mid-sized business owners, proposal
managers/coordinators, business development,
marketing people, and anyone tasked with
developing proposals to win government business. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Mar 12, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
|
Mar 8, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This session will cover all the pricing
requirements of a schedule based on a current
proposal template from a GSA Schedule
Solicitation on FBO.gov |
NASA Industry Day-Women-Owned Small Business |
TBD |
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
This event is geared towards raising the
participation of Women-Owned small business
companies in government contracting
participation. |
National Small Business Federal Contracting
Summit – Spring 2019 |
TBD |
Arlington, VA |
Increased focus on assuring small business
federal contractors secure our fair share of
federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars. Access
to federal agencies and prime contractors.
Timely education and information on current
trends, opportunities and threats to small
business contractors. Legal education important
for teaming, joint ventures and related topics,
etc. |
GovConectx |
Feb 28, 2019 |
Falls Church, VA |
Winter Showcase: Small Business Expo, Seminar
and MatchMaker . Get an Extra 30 Minutes Of Face
Time with the Matchmakers and Speakers on their
Expo Walk Through. Showcase your goods and
services. Get the focus and attention that your
offerings deserve. |
GSA Schedule Section II – Technical Proposal
(Session 3 of 5) - Westminster |
Feb 22, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This session will cover all the Technical
Proposal of a schedule based on a current
proposal template from a GSA Schedule
Solicitation on FBO.gov. |
Intro to PTAC (Westminster) |
Feb 19, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
Govt Marketing: It’s a “Treasure Hunt” (Golden) |
Feb 14, 2019 |
Golden, CO |
This seminar provides step by step guidance for
navigating Federal web sites such as the Federal
Business Opportunities (FBO), Dynamic SB Search
(DSBS) and the Federal Procurement Data Systems
Next Generation (FPDS-NG) to locate teaming
partners, subcontract opportunities and new
markets with Federal agencies. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Feb 12, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
Marketing Your Business to the Government |
TBD |
Marinette, WI |
You have registered in SAM and DSBS, you have
started looking at some opportunities, and have
decided you want Uncle Sam to be one of your
customers. What else do you have to do? Prepare
to MARKET YOUR BUSINESS. During this session you
will learn what the government looks for in a
contractor, understand your competition and how
to prepare your marketing materials. |
Cradle to Grave Proposal Training |
TBD |
El Paso, TX |
This is an intensive 8-hour presentation that
will guide you through the full proposal
preparation process. |
MBE Pre-Certification Briefing |
TBD |
Detroit, MI |
The orientation will cover information about the
Council, the certification process and a review
of the application. |
National 8(a) Association Conference |
Feb 11, 2019 |
Gaylord Opryland |
Our conference is designed to help 8(a)
certified and non-8(a) certified businesses gain
the valuable education, promotion, and federal
contracting information they need to further
advance their level of experience and achieve a
higher degree of success. |
Intro to PTAC (Colorado
Springs) |
Feb 7, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
Government Contracting Basics & System of Award
Managment (SAM) |
TBD |
El Paso, TX |
This workshop provides training on Government
Contracting Basics and System for Award
Management (SAM) Registration Process. |
Alaska PTAC Government Contracting Conference |
Feb 6, 2019 |
Anchorage, AK |
Learn about contracting with the Alaska State
government and discover upcoming contracting
opportunities. |
GSA Schedule Section I – Administrative (Session
2 of 5) - Westminster |
Feb 1, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This Session will cover all the administrative
section of a schedule based on a current
proposal template from a GSA Schedule
Solicitation on FBO.gov. |
AGC Annual Construction Forecast Luncheon |
TBD |
Anchorage, AK |
Publishes a forecast for the upcoming year’s
construction prospects. This forecast is
available to all interested parties, but we
encourage everyone to attend the Forecast
Presentation which gives detailed informational
breakdowns by region, construction type, and
more, as well as a meal! |
Acquisition Hour: Cyber Security for Current and
Prospective DOD Contractors and Subcontractors |
TBD |
Webinar |
Cyber Security training for Current and
Prospective DOD Contractors and Subcontractors :
Key considerations, planning and actions
involved with protecting Controlled Unclassified
Information (CUI) and compliance with DFARS
252.204-7012.. |
Intro to PTAC (Aurora) |
Jan 31, 2019 |
Aurora, CO |
An Introduction to PTAC Services, assistance,
training and classes. Includes a discussion of
BidMatch – the opportunity search tool and SAM –
the System for Award Management. Highly
recommended for new PTAC Clients before their
first counseling session. |
Acquisition Hour: Market Research |
TBD |
Webinar |
This first Webinar will provide an overview of
the data and the various tools that can be used
to access the data – ezSearch, Standard Reports
and adhoc Reports. FPDS data can provide a
better understanding of what the federal
government is buying, when they are buying and
how they are buying. |
Government to Business Outreach (Aurora) |
Jan 31, 2019 |
Aurora, CO |
Opportunity for businesses to meet a variety of
Government Procurement insiders such as Small
Business Specialists (SBSs), Prime Contractors,
Local/State Procurement Specialists, and often
the regional GSA program manager. They will
provide briefings on their organization’s
contracting needs and how to do business with
their agency. |
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process |
Jan 30, 2019 |
TBD |
Get an overview of the Women-Owned Small
Business Federal Contracting Program. meeting
will provide an overview of the WOSB/EDWOSB
program, a detailed review of the USWCC
WOSB/EDWOSB certification process, next steps,
etc. |
National Small Business Federal Contracting
Summit – West Coast |
Jan 24, 2019 |
Burlingame, CA |
Increased focus on assuring small business
federal contractors secure our fair share of
federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars. Timely
education and information on current trends,
opportunities and threats to small business
contractors. The opportunity to meet one-on-one
with Agency and Large Prime Acquisition
Representatives |
DOL - Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions |
TBD |
Washington, DC |
Interested in Introducing Your Company to the
U.S Department of Labor? These sessions offer
small businesses the opportunity to market their
capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency
program officials and learn about potential
Department procurement opportunities. |
Should you get a GSA Schedule? (Session
2 of 5)
(Westminster) |
Jan 18, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
Should you get a GSA Schedule? This session is
presented by PTAC staff. This session will help
those who are interested in a GSA Schedule
understand what it takes so they can make an
educated business decision about whether or not
it is realistic to go after a Schedule at this
time. |
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process |
Jan 16, 2019 |
TBD |
Get an overview of the Women-Owned Small
Business Federal Contracting Program. meeting
will provide an overview of the WOSB/EDWOSB
program, a detailed review of the USWCC
WOSB/EDWOSB certification process, next steps,
etc. |
Govt Marketing: It’s a “Treasure Hunt” (Westminster) |
Jan 15, 2019 |
Westminster, CO |
This seminar provides step by step guidance for
navigating Federal web sites such as the Federal
Business Opportunities (FBO), Dynamic SB Search
(DSBS) and the Federal Procurement Data Systems
Next Generation (FPDS-NG) to locate teaming
partners, subcontract opportunities and new
markets with Federal agencies. |
Introduction
to PTAC - Colorado Springs |
Jan 10, 2019 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
In this workshop, you will be introduced to
PTAC’s free services, assistance, training,
classes, and BidMatch. |
HHS
Small Business Community Outreach Session |
Jan 8, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
Meet with HHS Small Business Specialists from
across the Department to discuss capabilities
and procurement opportunities. |
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process |
Jan 3, 2019 |
TBD |
Get an overview of the Women-Owned Small
Business Federal Contracting Program. meeting
will provide an overview of the WOSB/EDWOSB
program, a detailed review of the USWCC
WOSB/EDWOSB certification process, next steps,
etc. |