Listed below are upcoming events that focus on training companies regarding bidding and contracting with the federal, state and municipal governments and related topics. Registration is usually required and most events are offered without a fee. Upcoming PTAP Talk Webinars: PTAP Talk Webinar - Think Like a Government Buyer Wednesday, Mar 25th Why do companies select one professional services firm over another? What do they really value in the firms they hire? And how do you build a firm that engages your audience - one that is primed for growth? For more information and to register click the PTAP Talk Webinar link above. Location: Your Office Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Category: Government Contracting PTAP Talk Webinar - An Effective Proposal Preparation for a Government Solicitation Wednesday, Apr 15th Preparing an effective proposal is the foundation of government contracting and is where many businesses fail to make the cut. This webinar is designed to guide you through some of the more common pitfalls you may experience when faced with your first real proposal effort. For more information and to register click the PTAP Talk Webinar - An Effective Proposal Preparation for a Government Solicitation link above. Location: Your Office Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Category: Government Contracting PTAP Talk Webinar - Making the Most of the Matchmaker Wednesday, May 20th Attending the Connecticut Business Matchmaker 2015 in June? Don't miss this workshop. Learn to manage all three phases of the event including preparation, the event and follow up. For more information and to register click the PTAP Talk Webinar – Making the Most of the Matchmaker link above. Location: Your Office Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Category: Government Contracting Other Upcoming Events: 2015 Black History Celebration Business Expo & Multicultural Marketplace Friday, Mar 6th This exciting one-stop event will provide an opportunity for small, minority and women-owned businesses to network with other entrepreneurs. Location: Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall Student Center, 999 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Category: Minority Owned Women-Owned Business Set Aside and SAM Friday, Mar 6th This seminar will cover the government's new registration system called System for Award Management (SAM) and the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program. For more information and to register click the Women-Owned Business Set Aside and SAM link above. Location: Entrepreneurial Center, University of Hartford, 1265 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Category: Government Contracting International Trade Compliance Training Program - Free Webinar Wednesday, Mar 11th The U.S. Department of Commerce Connecticut District office invites you to a FREE presentation to learn about a new and comprehensive International Trade Compliance Webinar Training Program. The webinar series consists of thirteen one hour to 90 minute webinars starting in early April running through late May 2015. For more information and to register click the International Trade Compliance Training Program - Free Webinar link above. Location: Your Office Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Category: International Energy Industry Day- Performance Contracting Tuesday, Mar 24th This event is open ONLY to businesses with the following NAICS: 237130- Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction 238210- Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors 238310- Drywall and Insulation Contractors 333415- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing 334413-Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing 334512- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use 335100- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing 335312- Motor and Generator Manufacturing 335999- All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing 541380- Testing Laboratories 561990- All Other Support Services 924110- Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs For more information click the Energy Industry Day - Performance Contracting link above. Location: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave, E-Building, Rooms E-242 and Poolside Cafe, Long Island City, NY 11101 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Category: Government Contracting FREE Briefing on Aerospace and Defense Opportunities in Malaysia! Monday, Mar 30th Join the US Commercial Service Connecticut for a FREE Briefing on Aerospace and Defense Opportunities in Malaysia! For more information and to register click the FREE Briefing on Aerospace and Defense Opportunities in Malaysia! link above. Location: CERC, 805 Brook Street, Building 4, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Category: International Wednesday, May 6th, 7th, 8th The next DoD Northeast Regional Council Matchmaker Event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th through Friday, May 8th, 2015, at The Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. This event is being co-hosted with the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC). For more information click the DoD NERC Vermont Matchmaker link above. Location: The Equinox, Manchester, Vermont Category: Government Contracting Friday, May 8th Attending the Connecticut Business Matchmaker 2015 in June? Don't miss this workshop. Learn to manage all three phases of the Connecticut Business Matchmaker 2015 including preparation, the event, and follow-up. For more information and to register click the Matchmaker Primer 2015 link above. Location: Entrepreneurial Center, University of Hartford, 1265 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Category: Government Contracting PTAP Talk Webinar - The Matchmaker Is Over; What Do I Do Now? Wednesday, Jun 17th The Matchmaker is over, you made many great connections, what do you do now? This webinar will help you sort out how to reach out to your new contacts and follow up in a professional way. For more information and to register click the PTAP Talk Webinar link above. Location: Your Office Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Category: Government Contracting PTAP Talk Webinar - Doing Business with the State of Connecticut Wednesday, Aug 19th Would you like to do business with the State of Connecticut, but wonder how and where you should start? This webinar is designed to guide you through the registration process including registering your business, set-aside programs, and opportunities for small businesses. For more information and to register click the PTAP Talk Webinar link above. Location: Your Office Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Category: Government ContractingPTAP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Lisa Wood Statewide Director
