Training

Oregon Business Opportunities 2012

The Government Contract Assistance Program Invites Oregon Businesses to attend:

Oregon Business Opportunities 2012 on June 12, 2012

Building Relationships and Winning Contracts with Government Agencies

The 2012 OBO Conference will give Oregon businesses the tools and

connections they need to establish and maintain effective relationships 

with agencies, leading to government contracts.

        Topics will include:

• Intro to GCAP

Small Business Certifications

Instructor: Carroll Bernard & Lisa Brookshier
Topics:
• Understanding small business certifications
• Understanding small business goals
• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) certification & 8(a) program
• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certification (SDVOSB)
• Woman Owned / Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business certification
• HUBzone certification
• Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification
• How to leverage your small business certifications

Winning Government Contracts (Getting competitive) Webinar

Instructor: Carroll Bernard & Lisa Brookshier
Capacity: 24
Topics:
• Taking a strategic approach to bidding and winning
• The bid/no bid decision
• Setting realistic goals and metrics for success
• Knowing your ability to submit proposals and perform work
• Forecasting
• Debriefings for continuous improvement
• Partnering and Teaming introduction

Teaming for Success Webinar

Instructor: Carroll Bernard & Lisa Brookshier
Capacity: 24
Topics:
• What is teaming
• Various forms of teaming
• What is a teaming agreement
• What are mentor protege programs
• How to find teaming partners
• How to structure teaming agreements as a win-win

How To Do Business with the State

The Oregon Department of Transportation and other State agency representatives invite you to a FREE opportunity to learn how to do business with the State!

This outreach will

 -Help stimulate growth, education, and certification opportunities for businesses across Oregon.
 -Identify important, effective tips to find work with government agencies.
 -Provide lists of CURRENT bidding opportunities.
 -Provide a brief networking opportunity at the completion of the event. So, bring your business cards and prepare to launch into a new season! 

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Veteran Training - Vets2012

COME TO VETS2012.

A symposium focused on the success of Veterans in June 2012.

Speaking in 2011, Andre Gudger is excited to return to VETS to discuss the DoD OSBP programs - outlook and challenges for 2012.

"Can doing business with the government be frustrating, difficult and tedious? You bet."

"Is it worth the trouble? Absolutely, and here is
what you need to know..."

VETS2012 brings government agencies, industry leaders and Veteran entrepreneurs together in a small, intimate forum to discuss issues affecting Veteran-owned companies. CONTRACTING. FINANCES. SALES & MARKETING. VERIFICATION. Whether in a class or over a cup of coffee, VETS2012 provides the opportunity to sit down and ask the questions you need answered.

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Veteran Training - National Veteran Small Business Conference & Expo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is excited to host the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo in June 2012. As the largest nationwide conference of its kind, this event focuses on helping Veteran-owned businesses maximize opportunities in the federal marketplace.

Join nearly 6,000 participants in Detroit for the opportunity to:
Connect with program decision makers from other businesses and federal agencies

Expand knowledge through over 200 training and business requirement sessions

Engage with other attendees and gain visibility in the Expo Hall of nearly 500 booths

Use VetGovPartner to facilitate online and onsite networking including face-to-face sessions with senior program decision makers

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