FEBRUARY
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Women on the Rise: I Work For A Real Nut, But Atleast I Am Self-Employed - February 3rd
The kickoff to our Women on the Rise Workshop series will focus on idea sharing, goal formation on starting a business. It will include a bonus session with Women who know-Retail. They will discuss how they started and how they have prospered. Cost: FREE! Limited spaces available.
Women on the Rise: When You Say "Sign Here" I Smell Trouble! - February 10th
The In’s and Out’s of contracting, negotiating, protecting and selling your product. Cost: FREE! Limited spaces available.
Marketing Tips & Tricks for Government Contracting- February 16th
So you are looking into Government Contracting and you’ve found a bid opportunity. In this workshop, you’ll learn how federal government contracting officers search for and evaluate small business contractors through the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database. You will also learn how to make your business more visible to agencies. Lead trainer Lillian Sunwall will guide entrepreneurs through the best practices. By the end, you will have additional tools in your toolbox to step up your chances of securing a contract.
Industry Day with the National Parks Service
- February 17th
Join the Billings PTAC for a virtual industry day with the National Parks Service and learn more about how to do business with this federal agency! Topics covered include:
Overview of NPS: their purpose and mission;
How does NPS purchase goods and services?; Forecast of opportunities; What vendors need to do in order to conduct business with NPS; & more!
Billie Thomas is a Contract Specialist with NPS for regions 6, 7, and 8 and will be presenting on this information. There will be a Q&A session at the end to allow vendors to ask questions.
Industry Day with the Forest Service (VIRTUAL)
- February 17th
Join the Billings PTAC for a virtual industry day with the Forest Service and learn more about how to do business with this federal agency! Topics covered include:
Overview of the Forest Service: their purpose and mission; How does the Forest Service purchase goods and services?; Forecast of opportunities; What vendors need to do in order to conduct business with the Forest Service; & more! There will be a Q&A session at the end to allow vendors to ask questions.
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