Our counselors are here to guide Arkansas businesses in government contracting. Get the word out and help the Arkansas economy grow stronger through government contracting. Be on the lookout for more APAC trainings to be posted on APAC's Training &Newsweb page soon!
You're invited to attend the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) upcoming webinar series. Sessions provide an overview of what DLA does and how to do business with them. You will also be introduced to their Office of Small Business Programs.
DLA Webinar Schedule
Date
Time
December 4, 2018
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
December 18, 2018
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
January 8, 2019
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
January 9, 2019
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
February 15, 2019
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
March 12, 2019
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
April 9, 2019
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
To register and obtain the link for access to the virtual platform, contact alandra.jones@dla.mil.
The Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center (APAC) hosted the first annual Arkansas Veteran Business Forum on November 8th as part of the National Veterans Small Business Week. According to the Small Business Administration, nearly one in ten small businesses in the U.S. is owned by a veteran. Read Melanie's article to learn about programs available to help Arkansas veteran owned businesses.
New changes have been proposed to the HUBZone program. What are these changes and how could they effect your business? Mary's article highlights these changes.
While reviewing a federal government bid, if electronic invoicing is mentioned, be aware that you will be using one of several government invoicing systems.
APAC counselors are contributing to Extension's Community and Economic Development blog. Visit our blog to learn about CED's work in Arkansas communities, such as:
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.