There’s no summer slowdown here!
Georgia businesses are busier than ever – looking for new ways to become more competitive, improving products and services, and searching for new markets.
If you’re a business person interested in learning more about the government marketplace – including contract opportunities with federal agencies, departments of state government, and cities, counties and educational units – you’ll be excited to know that the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) offers free training seminars on all aspects of government contracting.
GTPAC’s seminars are offered in locations across the state, and many of them are streamed live via webinar. That means you can participate from the convenience of your home, office, or local cafe – anywhere you have high-speed Internet access.
Look at what’s scheduled over the next few months:
- Introduction to Government Contracting – Atlanta – June 7, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program – Warner Robins – June 8, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- How the Government Administers its Contracts – Atlanta – June 9, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals – Live Webinar – June 9, 2016 – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Navigating VA Verification Overview – Savannah – June 10, 2016 – 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Introduction to Government Contracting – Carrollton AND Live Webinar – June 14, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- The Federal Acquisition Regulation – Why It’s Important and How To Use It – Albany – June 15, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Understanding the GSA Schedule Process – Live Webinar – June 23, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Using Your Computer to Win Contracts – Columbus – June 23, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Introduction to Government Contracting – Atlanta AND Live Webinar – June 28, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Introduction to Government Contracting – Albany – July 13, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Understanding the GSA Schedule Process – Warner Robins – July 13, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Understanding the GSA Schedule Process – Savannah – July 15, 2016 – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Selling to the Military – Live Webinar – July 21, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- How the Government Plans Its Acquisitions – Albany – July 27, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- How the Government Forms a Contract – Savannah – July 29, 2016 – 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Working with Small Business Specialists – Savannah – Aug. 12, 2016 – 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Fundamentals of Navigating SAM and Working with the Government – Warner Robins – Aug. 17, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Introduction to Government Contracting – Live Webinar – Aug. 18, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Introduction to Government Contracting – Savannah – Aug. 26, 2016 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
To learn more about any of these free training seminars, or to register, please visit: http://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/events.
Here’s a tip: If you’re not acquainted with government contracting or have never attended GTPAC training before, your starting point should be the “Introduction to Government Contracting” seminar. That 3-hour event will acquaint you with the fundamentals of government contracting as well as all of GTPAC’s no-cost services. From there, you’ll be able to make an educated decision about what to pursue next.
To see details on GTPAC’s state-wide services, please visit: www.gtpac.org.
