Grow Your Revenue with Government Contracts

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Are you a small, minority-owned business looking for success in the government contracting market? The government is one of the largest purchasers of goods and services in the world.

 


Adding federal, state, and local governments as customers is a great way to grow and diversify your business revenue. Learn the ins and outs of government contracting from getting certified to writing a proposal and leave with the tools and resources necessary to compete in the government contracting arena.

 


With local, state, and federal government entities committed to increasing diversity among government contractors, minority businesses can gain access to a larger market and increase their customer base.

 


While the opportunities are vast, many small businesses aren’t knowledgeable about the process of working with government entities.
YOUR Union County Chamber and the Small Business Center at South Piedmont Community College are partnering to bring small businesses a valuable 8-week informational series on Government Contracting. This year we will present the sessions online.

 


Attendees will hear from local companies who’ve found success working with the Government.

They’ll also learn:


» The basics of Government Contracting



» The type of certifications and how to get certified



» How to market your business to the Government



» How to understand RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs



» How to write a winning proposal


All sessions will be held virtually from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

You can register for as many or as few sessions as you find valuable for your business. Once you click on the “Access Registration for All Sessions” button, you will be taken to the events page on the Small Business Center website. You will be able to choose the sessions you want to register for.

Let’s Talk Government Contracting! Minority Contractor Panel Discussion

October 18, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Minority Contractor Panel Discussion

Get the inside scoop on government contacting from an experienced panel of local Minority-Owned small businesses.

Government Contracting 101

October 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Government Contracting 101

Learn the basics of how to prepare for local, state, and federal Government contracting including an overview of the government sales process and how entities find and hire contractors.

Certification Options

October 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Certification Options

Many small business owners may be aware of the Historically Underutilized Business certification. But that is not the only certification available. Learn the different certifications your business could apply for, the advantages of each, and the criteria for applicants.

Let's Get NC HUB Certified

October 28, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Let's Get HUB Certified

Certification with the NC HUB office provides businesses with greater exposure to business opportunities in state contracting. The certification is free and is valid for four years. Learn more about the certification process.

Marketing to Government

October 31, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Marketing to Government

Great opportunity comes with great competition. Now that you're certified, learn the best way to market your company to the government. Discover what a capability statement is and how to develop one to position your company for success.

Understanding RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs

November 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Understanding RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs

The alphabet soup that is part of the government contracting process can make your head spin. Learn how to understand the various project request forms.

Writing a Winning Proposal

November 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Writing a Winning Proposal

Now that you understand the project requests, learn the ins and outs of what makes a winning proposal.

Doing Business with Government Entities

November 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Doing Business with Government Entities

Listen and learn from a panel of representatives from government entities about doing business with their organization.