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	May 2021
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3	4 Marketing & Research: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Marketing & Research: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 4, 2021 - 4:00 pm Location: Online: If you register for this event, you will receive the online instructions the day before the webinar. Description: Learn how to market your business to government agencies and prime contractors. Research the agencies and prime contractors that buy what you sell. Research your competitors' sales and customers. Pre-requisites: Orientation Class and a current client of PTAC. Online pre-registration is required. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... •	5	6 Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Starts: 8:30 am Ends: May 6, 2021 - 9:30 am Location: Schoolcraft Coellge \| Virtual Description: Join our PTAC Counselors via Zoom for an opportunity to discuss government contracting, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics informally and from the comfort of your own office. There is no charge for the event. Bring your questions and your coffee! Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5612 More details... How to Market you Business to the Federal Government - 401 How to Market you Business to the Federal Government - 401 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 6, 2021 - 12:30 pm Location: Macomb Regional PTAC - Webinar Description: The fourth class in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting is with How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 How can you maximize your company’s potential to obtain government customers? By using marketing techniques customized for the federal government. In this training, you will learn how to market your business to the federal government as well as prime contractors. Also, you will learn about effective marketing materials, networking and people to know. Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 No fee to attend, but registration is required https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58112 More details... • •	7	8	9
10	11	12 SAVE THE DATE - PTACs of MI Boeing Industry Day SAVE THE DATE - PTACs of MI Boeing Industry Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 12, 2021 - 11:59 pm Location: TBD Description: Registration will be complimentary, but required. Watch for additional details in the 2021 New Year! More details... Coffee & Contracting - VetBizCentral: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Coffee & Contracting - VetBizCentral: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 12, 2021 - 9:30 am Location: Online: If you register for this event, you will receive the online instructions the day before the webinar. Description: A bi-monthly opportunity to network online with government buyers, prime contractors, and government contracting resources. Online pre-registration is required. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 12, 2021 - 10:00 am Description: To register, the WayneState PTAC at ee3201@wayne.edu or 313-577-0132. The course is virtual and space is limited. More details... • • •	13 Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 13, 2021 - 10:30 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: MAY 13th, 2021 Get a jumpstart on government contracting with our Government Contracting 101 Virtual Series! The first session focuses on Small Business Programs and SAM (System for Award Management), essential building blocks to assist you with becoming a successful government contractor. As a result of the session you will learn about five small business programs, eligibility requirements, and advantages of participation. The section on SAM will assist you with understanding the purpose of SAM and prepare you for registering your business with the federal government. MAY 25th, 2021 Take next steps to growing your government contracting knowledge with our Marketing to the Government and Finding Opportunities session, part two of our Government Contracting 101 Virtual Series! This session provides you with resources to help you develop an effective government-focused marketing strategy, highlight your true differentiators and generate brand awareness. You will also learn time-saving tips for identifying federal, state, and local government opportunities to bring you one step closer to reaching your contracting goals. FREE Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5614 More details... •	14	15	16
17	18 Capability Statement Preparation Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Capability Statement Preparation Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2021 - 4:00 pm Location: Virtual - If you are registered to attend, you will receive a link the day of the event. Description: Whenyou’re ready to sell your products/services to the government, create acapability statement to share when meeting (in person or virtual) buyers forprime and subcontracting opportunities. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... Understanding Contracting Types Understanding Contracting Types Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2021 - 4:00 pm Description: Join the PTAC office for rebroadcast of this important Govology webinar on understanding contracting types. "Federal contracting officers have a large array of contract types that they can use at their discretion to fulfill their agency’s unique mission. Each contract type imposes different requirements on contractors due to varying levels of risk the government is willing to bear. So how does this affect you? The type of contract will affect how you get paid, how much it will cost you to stay compliant and meet administrative requirements, and how much oversight you can expect from the government. In this webinar, Scott Cook, CFCM, ICCM-F, will explain the different types of contracts, why they exist, and the benefits and pitfalls of each type. This informative session will help you make better judgments about the profitability of various contract opportunities and what it takes to perform on a specific contract while staying compliant" Register: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59364 More details... • •	19	20 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 20, 2021 - 12:30 pm Location: Macomb Regional PTAC - Webinar Description: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting -101 is the fundamental course in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting. This training offers an overview of what federal government contracting is, what it takes to be a government contractor, the steps your business needs to do to get started and what no-cost services and continuous support Macomb Regional PTAC offers to small businesses in all aspects of government contracting. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Management and key players who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. NEWTHIS YEAR! Watchfor special guest speakers representing ACC-DTA! Please Note: To register for this training your company must be located in Macomb County. No fee to attend, but registration is required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58099 More details... Webinar-Doing Business with the US Forest Service Webinar-Doing Business with the US Forest Service Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 20, 2021 - 11:00 am Description: In FY 2020, the US Forest Service awarded over $1.8 billion in contracts. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn directly from the US Forest Service Lake State Acquisition Team about what it takes to do business with the U.S. Forest Service! You will also have the opportunity to meet area representatives from the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) and US Small Business Administration that can assist you in your Federal contracting efforts. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is responsible for managing public lands in the nation's 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands that cover more than 193 million acres of public land. The agency also oversees 80 experimental forests and ranges, five research and development stations, and 18 job corps centers. Within the Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin area there are four national forests: • Hiawatha National Forest – Gladstone, MI • Huron-Manistee National Forest – Cadillac, MI • Ottawa National Forest – Ironwood, MI • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest – Park Falls and Rhinelander, WI Presentations From: • U.S. Forest Service • U.S. Small Business Administration • Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) • Northwest Michigan PTAC • Ponca Economic Development Corporation – PEDCO PTAC There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Register for the seminar here or visit nwm.org/ptac to learn more. More details... • •	21	22	23
24	25 NDIA Michigan Defense Expo NDIA Michigan Defense Expo Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 26, 2021 - 11:59 pm Location: TBD Description: The NDIA Michigan Chapter’s MDEX will be held Virtually May 25–26, 2021. Register to attend at: https://mdex-ndia .com More details... Navigating Beta.Sam.Gov for Federal Contracting Opportunities Navigating Beta.Sam.Gov for Federal Contracting Opportunities Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 25, 2021 - 4:00 pm Description: In November 2019 the federal government transitioned from posting opportunities to FBO.gov to beta.Sam.gov join the PTAC team for an overview of the new system and tips to using the new site. Register: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59362 More details... • •	26 Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 26, 2021 - 10:00 am Description: To register, the WayneState PTAC at ee3201@wayne.edu or 313-577-0132. The course is virtual and space is limited. More details... Meet the Expert - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Meet the Expert - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 26, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: An opportunity to connect with Core Business Solutions to receive timely information about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). FREE Register: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5624 More details... • •	27 Meet the Expert - SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Meet the Expert - SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 27, 2021 - 10:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: An opportunity to connect with the U.S. Small Business Administration to receive timely information about the SBA Mentor-Protégé program. Small businesses can learn from an experienced government contractor through this program. FREE Register: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5627 More details... •	28	29	30
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	May 2021
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3	4 Marketing & Research: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Marketing & Research: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 4, 2021 - 4:00 pm Location: Online: If you register for this event, you will receive the online instructions the day before the webinar. Description: Learn how to market your business to government agencies and prime contractors. Research the agencies and prime contractors that buy what you sell. Research your competitors' sales and customers. Pre-requisites: Orientation Class and a current client of PTAC. Online pre-registration is required. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... •	5	6 Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Starts: 8:30 am Ends: May 6, 2021 - 9:30 am Location: Schoolcraft Coellge \| Virtual Description: Join our PTAC Counselors via Zoom for an opportunity to discuss government contracting, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics informally and from the comfort of your own office. There is no charge for the event. Bring your questions and your coffee! Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5612 More details... How to Market you Business to the Federal Government - 401 How to Market you Business to the Federal Government - 401 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 6, 2021 - 12:30 pm Location: Macomb Regional PTAC - Webinar Description: The fourth class in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting is with How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 How can you maximize your company’s potential to obtain government customers? By using marketing techniques customized for the federal government. In this training, you will learn how to market your business to the federal government as well as prime contractors. Also, you will learn about effective marketing materials, networking and people to know. Prerequisites: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting – 101 Federal Market Research - 201 Prospecting for Federal Opportunities - 301 No fee to attend, but registration is required https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58112 More details... • •	7	8	9
10	11	12 SAVE THE DATE - PTACs of MI Boeing Industry Day SAVE THE DATE - PTACs of MI Boeing Industry Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 12, 2021 - 11:59 pm Location: TBD Description: Registration will be complimentary, but required. Watch for additional details in the 2021 New Year! More details... Coffee & Contracting - VetBizCentral: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Coffee & Contracting - VetBizCentral: Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 12, 2021 - 9:30 am Location: Online: If you register for this event, you will receive the online instructions the day before the webinar. Description: A bi-monthly opportunity to network online with government buyers, prime contractors, and government contracting resources. Online pre-registration is required. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 12, 2021 - 10:00 am Description: To register, the WayneState PTAC at ee3201@wayne.edu or 313-577-0132. The course is virtual and space is limited. More details... • • •	13 Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 13, 2021 - 10:30 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: MAY 13th, 2021 Get a jumpstart on government contracting with our Government Contracting 101 Virtual Series! The first session focuses on Small Business Programs and SAM (System for Award Management), essential building blocks to assist you with becoming a successful government contractor. As a result of the session you will learn about five small business programs, eligibility requirements, and advantages of participation. The section on SAM will assist you with understanding the purpose of SAM and prepare you for registering your business with the federal government. MAY 25th, 2021 Take next steps to growing your government contracting knowledge with our Marketing to the Government and Finding Opportunities session, part two of our Government Contracting 101 Virtual Series! This session provides you with resources to help you develop an effective government-focused marketing strategy, highlight your true differentiators and generate brand awareness. You will also learn time-saving tips for identifying federal, state, and local government opportunities to bring you one step closer to reaching your contracting goals. FREE Register here: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5614 More details... •	14	15	16
17	18 Capability Statement Preparation Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Capability Statement Preparation Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2021 - 4:00 pm Location: Virtual - If you are registered to attend, you will receive a link the day of the event. Description: Whenyou’re ready to sell your products/services to the government, create acapability statement to share when meeting (in person or virtual) buyers forprime and subcontracting opportunities. rebrand.ly/2021SWMIPTACClassFlyer More details... Understanding Contracting Types Understanding Contracting Types Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2021 - 4:00 pm Description: Join the PTAC office for rebroadcast of this important Govology webinar on understanding contracting types. "Federal contracting officers have a large array of contract types that they can use at their discretion to fulfill their agency’s unique mission. Each contract type imposes different requirements on contractors due to varying levels of risk the government is willing to bear. So how does this affect you? The type of contract will affect how you get paid, how much it will cost you to stay compliant and meet administrative requirements, and how much oversight you can expect from the government. In this webinar, Scott Cook, CFCM, ICCM-F, will explain the different types of contracts, why they exist, and the benefits and pitfalls of each type. This informative session will help you make better judgments about the profitability of various contract opportunities and what it takes to perform on a specific contract while staying compliant" Register: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59364 More details... • •	19	20 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 20, 2021 - 12:30 pm Location: Macomb Regional PTAC - Webinar Description: Introduction to Federal Government Contracting -101 is the fundamental course in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting. This training offers an overview of what federal government contracting is, what it takes to be a government contractor, the steps your business needs to do to get started and what no-cost services and continuous support Macomb Regional PTAC offers to small businesses in all aspects of government contracting. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Management and key players who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. NEWTHIS YEAR! Watchfor special guest speakers representing ACC-DTA! Please Note: To register for this training your company must be located in Macomb County. No fee to attend, but registration is required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/event_detail;event_id=58099 More details... Webinar-Doing Business with the US Forest Service Webinar-Doing Business with the US Forest Service Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 20, 2021 - 11:00 am Description: In FY 2020, the US Forest Service awarded over $1.8 billion in contracts. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn directly from the US Forest Service Lake State Acquisition Team about what it takes to do business with the U.S. Forest Service! You will also have the opportunity to meet area representatives from the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) and US Small Business Administration that can assist you in your Federal contracting efforts. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is responsible for managing public lands in the nation's 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands that cover more than 193 million acres of public land. The agency also oversees 80 experimental forests and ranges, five research and development stations, and 18 job corps centers. Within the Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin area there are four national forests: • Hiawatha National Forest – Gladstone, MI • Huron-Manistee National Forest – Cadillac, MI • Ottawa National Forest – Ironwood, MI • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest – Park Falls and Rhinelander, WI Presentations From: • U.S. Forest Service • U.S. Small Business Administration • Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) • Northwest Michigan PTAC • Ponca Economic Development Corporation – PEDCO PTAC There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Register for the seminar here or visit nwm.org/ptac to learn more. More details... • •	21	22	23
24	25 NDIA Michigan Defense Expo NDIA Michigan Defense Expo Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 26, 2021 - 11:59 pm Location: TBD Description: The NDIA Michigan Chapter’s MDEX will be held Virtually May 25–26, 2021. Register to attend at: https://mdex-ndia .com More details... Navigating Beta.Sam.Gov for Federal Contracting Opportunities Navigating Beta.Sam.Gov for Federal Contracting Opportunities Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 25, 2021 - 4:00 pm Description: In November 2019 the federal government transitioned from posting opportunities to FBO.gov to beta.Sam.gov join the PTAC team for an overview of the new system and tips to using the new site. Register: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59362 More details... • •	26 Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Wayne State PTAC: Government Contracting 101 - Proposal Writing and Bidding Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 26, 2021 - 10:00 am Description: To register, the WayneState PTAC at ee3201@wayne.edu or 313-577-0132. The course is virtual and space is limited. More details... Meet the Expert - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Meet the Expert - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 26, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: An opportunity to connect with Core Business Solutions to receive timely information about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). FREE Register: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5624 More details... • •	27 Meet the Expert - SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Meet the Expert - SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 27, 2021 - 10:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College \| Virtual Description: An opportunity to connect with the U.S. Small Business Administration to receive timely information about the SBA Mentor-Protégé program. Small businesses can learn from an experienced government contractor through this program. FREE Register: https://ptacofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5627 More details... •	28	29	30
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