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10/24/2022 11:04:59 AM
Saint Paul — The Minnesota Department of Administration's (Admin) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), along with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Opportunities Council (SADBOC), will host the state's 18th Annual Procurement Fair for Minnesota small businesses on Tuesday, October 25 at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, Minnesota.
Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops, including: Basics of Selling to the Government, HUBZone Certification, Cybersecurity, and more. There will be two tracks to choose from featuring eight workshops, along with the opportunity to visit with 20+ representatives from state and federal government agencies, large businesses, and resource providers on the trade floor. This event is free and open to all businesses. Registration is required.
When: Tuesday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Registration deadline is October 24)
Where: Grand Casino Mille Lacs 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia MN 56359
Cost: Free
Register: https://mngov.ecenterdirect.com/events/1816
Admin’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) assists businesses by providing free individualized technical assistance in navigating local, state, and federal contracting requirements as well as performance assistance. Expertise provided by PTAC business counselors includes market identification, registration assistance, contracting regulations/compliance assistance, and ongoing technical support throughout the procurement process. PTAC counselors conduct year-round training sessions across the state to help businesses hone essential business skills. More information about PTAC can be found at mn.gov/admin/ptac.
SADBOC is made up of federal, state, and local government entities as well as business development service providers promoting supplier diversity in the public sector, collaboration and information sharing among its members, and providing education, outreach, and engagement to our diverse small business community.
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For additional information, contact:
Christina Nebel-Dickerson at (651) 201-2629 or christina.nebel-dickerson@state.mn.us
