Training

When: October 16, 2019 from 8am to 4pm

Where: Marcus Whitman Conference Center

Topics to be covered include: SBA Regulatory & Legislative updates; Program & Contracting Processes; Forecast of Upcoming Opportunities; Corps panel discussion; and Break-Out Sessions focused on A&E Services, Construction, Hydropower, Flood Risk-Emergency Response, Navigation, Juvenile Fish Program, Recreation, Environmental and Service contract requirements.

For more information and to register click here.

When: October 30, 2019 from 8am to 3pm

Where: Camp Withycombe 15300 SE Minuteman Way

Both Large and Small Business contractors are invited to attend the event. Plan to join us for:

• Updates on the Portland District

• Information on current and future Corps of Engineers prime and subcontracting opportunities

• Update on the Veterans Administration Hospital

• One-on-one networking opportunities with District staff and other attendees

• Access small business resources (SBA and PTAC)

• Learn more about the Government Purchase Card Program

• Formal Breakout Sessions on various acquisition topics such as: source selection tips, construction contract administration, security training and requirements, proposal preparation best practices and the subcontracting program, and other topics as suggested by you!

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When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Where: Salem Convention Center 

Effectively meet your agency's goals; increase competition of your agency's procurement process; provide a one stop shop for the supplier community at large; satisfaction of being able to authentically engage with your supplier community; satisfaction of being able to increase the opportunities for certified M/W / ESB / DBE / SDV businesses; go above and beyond by providing your expertise as a public procurement professional and your participation in this event raises scholarship funds for both OPPA and Columbia Chapter members to professionally grow.

For more information and to register: Vendors click here and Agencies click here

When:  October 2, 2019 from 8am to 2pm

Where:  Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97702

The Governor's Marketplace is hosted by the Governor's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through the Economic and Business Equity program. The purpose of the statewide editions is to bring awareness and education of public contracting opportunities and business resources to communities throughout the state to ensure equitable access. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information and to register click here.

When:  October 24, 2019 from 8am to 2pm

Where:  Klamath Community College, Building 7, Klamath Falls

The Governor's Marketplace is hosted by the Governor's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through the Economic and Business Equity program. The purpose of the statewide editions is to bring awareness and education of public contracting opportunities and business resources to communities throughout the state to ensure equitable access. The event is free and open to the public.

Please click here for more information and to register.

When:  November 6, 2019

Where:  Astoria - TDB

When:  December 10, 2019 from 8am to 2pm

Where:  7726 SE Harmony Road (Harmony West Building), Milwaukie

ATTENDEE
This registration is for business owners.

EXHIBITOR
ONLY state agencies, cities, counties and other business resource organizations should register as an Exhibitor.

SPEAKER
This registration is for invited speakers who are not exhibiting. If you are a speaker and an exhibitor, please register as an exhibitor only to ensure a table is reserved.

For more information and to register click here.

Portland SCORE offers over 100 business workshops designed to help you start and grow your own business. These workshops are taught throughout the Portland Metro area by experienced experts, and they are priced modestly. Complete details on each course are available here.

Click here for more information.

Braddock's
The Winning Edge: How Government and Corporate Buyers Select a Small Business Supplier - 2014 Edition

***Available at no charge!***

Braddock's The Winning Edge is a practical guide designed for small to medium sized businesses that provides important insights into the decision-making process within the government and large corporations, with an emphasis on the evaluation and selection stages.

Topics include:

• Overview of the government procurement process
• How government procurement officers evaluate a small business supplies
• How small businesses can identify and win subcontracting opportunities
• Characteristics that corporate buyers are really looking for in a small business supplier
• Next step resources.

Please click here for additional information and for the link to the guide.