Northwest Michigan PTAC

Northwest Michigan PTAC

Counties Served: Alger, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft, Wexford

ptac@networksnorthwest.org

231.929.5036

http://www.networksnorthwest.org/ptac

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2	3 Government Contracting: Marketing & Research - Virtual Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Government Contracting: Marketing & Research - Virtual Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 3, 2022 - 4:00 pm Location: Virtual 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. The link to the class will be sent to registrants within 24 hours of the class. Click to access the 2022 Class Flyer. More details... •	4 Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Government Contracting 101 \| Virtual (two-part series) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 4, 2022 - 10:30 am Location: Schoolcraft College PTAC \| Virtual Description: May 4, 2022 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 18, 2022 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. No fee to attend but, registration is required. Register HERE More details... •	5 How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 How to Market Your Business to the Federal Government - 401 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 5, 2022 - 12:30 pm Location: HYBRID - Macomb Regional PTAC Description: THIS TRAINING WILL BE DELIVERED IN HYBRID FORMAT. The last training in Macomb Regional PTAC’s Core Series of Federal Government Contracting concludes 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 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Management and key players who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company. No fee to attend, but registration is required. WEBINAR: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/61904 ON GROUND: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/61902 More details... •	6	7	8
9	10	11 Learn about Subcontracting Opportunities with the USDA Forest Service Region 9 Prime Contractors Learn about Subcontracting Opportunities with the USDA Forest Service Region 9 Prime Contractors Starts: 10:30 am Ends: May 11, 2022 - 11:30 am Description: Are you interested in working on USDA Forest Service (FS) Projects as a Sub-Contractor? The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is providing significant funding to address a multitude of infrastructure maintenance and repair projects. In response, the USDA Forest Service collaborated with the DOI Fish & Wildlife Service to award many high value Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) with the following scope of work: · Alterations, repairs, & new construction on civil projects (roads, bridges, etc.) · Mechanical & electrical projects · Building projects During this virtual event, you will learn about the following: · Forest Service Region 9 Projects, Plans, and Small Business Goals · Contact Information for the MATOC Awardees in Region 9 · Marketing to MATOC Awardees and the FS · No Cost Services Available to Assist You Projects are located in national forests in MI, IL, IN, MN, NH, OH, PA, WV and WI. Register Here: https://pmbc.connect.space/forest-service-webinar/details During registration, you will be asked to upload a capability statement for your company if you are a business looking to connect with the prime contractors. If you do not have a capability statement, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are available to help prepare or update one. You can find your local PTAC by using the following link: https://www.dla.mil/Small-Business/PTAP/All-Locations/ More details... •	12 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Introduction to Federal Government Contracting - 101 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 12, 2022 - 12:30 pm Location: WEBINAR - Macomb Regional PTAC Description: THIS TRAINING WILL BE IN WEBINAR FORMAT Is your business looking to diversity in the government sector? Is your business overwhelmed by the rules, regulations and registrations that are required to get started in Federal Government Contracting? 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. Please Note: To register for this training your company must be located in Macomb County. (Highlight the above in training schedule) No fee to attend, but registration is required. https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/107000/events/61876 More details... PTACs of Michigan Tri-State Event PTACs of Michigan Tri-State Event Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 12, 2022 - 12:00 pm More details... • •	13 Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Coffee and Contracting \| Virtual Starts: 8:30 am Ends: May 13, 2022 - 9:30 am Location: Schoolcraft College PTAC \| Virtual Description: Join our PTAC Counselors or an opportunity to discuss government contracting, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics. No fee to attend, but registration is required. Bring your questions and your coffee! Register HERE More details... •	14	15
16	17 Government Contracting: Govology - Virtual Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Government Contracting: Govology - Virtual Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 17, 2022 - 4:00 pm Location: Virtual Webinar Description: Govology is a collaborative community raising the competency level of small business to excel in government contracting. These are pre-recorded sessions that we will watch together.Topics are subject to change. Online pre-registration is required. The link to the class will be sent to registrants within 24 hours of the class. Click to access the 2022 Class Flyer. More details... •	18	19	20	21	22
23	24 Government Contracting: Capability Statement Preparation - Virtual Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Government Contracting: Capability Statement Preparation - Virtual Webinar (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 24, 2022 - 4:00 pm Location: Virtual Webinar Description: When you’re ready to sell your products/services to the government, create a capability statement to share when meeting (in person or virtual) buyers for prime and subcontracting opportunities. Online pre-registration is required. The link to the class will be sent to registrants within 24 hours of the class. Click to access the 2022 Class Flyer. More details... •	25 Building Blocks to a Winning Proposal Building Blocks to a Winning Proposal Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 25, 2022 - 1:30 pm Description: In just 4 hours, you’ll learn how to identify more opportunities you can truly win. You will also learn how to interpret the solicitation correctly, and be confident you can meet your contract terms and conditions. You will understand how to align and energize your proposal team throughout the process and navigate the pitfalls you can avoid from day one. You get the steps of organizing and managing a Federal proposal, including: How to focus only on the opportunities you can win How to predict your chance of winning before you start Best practices from success stories and painful losses Lessons learned creating the strategy that won $65M in 18 months Class materials, tools and templates—ready to go! There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Register for the seminar here or visit nwm.org/ptac to learn more. More details... Coffee & Contracting (SWMIPTAC) Coffee & Contracting (SWMIPTAC) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 25, 2022 - 9:30 am Description: A bi-monthly opportunity to network online with government buyers, prime contractors, and government contracting resources. Sessions are from 9:00 to 9:30. Online pre-registration is required. The link to the class will be sent to registrants within 24 hours of the class. Flyer with Registration Information. More details... Proposal Writing and Bidding Best Practices \| Virtual Proposal Writing and Bidding Best Practices \| Virtual Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 25, 2022 - 10:00 am Location: Schoolcraft College PTAC \| Virtual Description: Winning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations, preparing proposals, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract. As a result of this session you will: • Identify the qualities of a responsible contractor • Learn how the government makes award determinations • Understand relevant FAR clauses listed in the solicitation • Know your rights regarding debriefs and protests • Learn what it means to be responsive and responsible No fee to attend, but registration is required. Register HERE More details... • • •	26	27	28	29
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