Workshop will show how to do business with government agencies

Owners and operators of private businesses, or individuals who would like to do contract work with government agencies are invited to a free workshop in Emmett Jan. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will be at the USDA Service Center, 1805 Highway 16.

The program will feature presenters from ITD, the Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho Division of Purchasing, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Forest Service.

Participants will discuss bidding with the state of Idaho, requirements for bidding as a federal contractor, how business certifications can give an advantage and services available, like free bid-matching.

Other topics to be covered include:

  • How to learn about government contracts and how to compete for them,
  • The difference between state and federal contracting,
  • Understanding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, 8(a)
  • Business Development Program, HUBZone Certification, other business certifications, and
  • Where to go for assistance

For more information about the workshop, call DBE Support Services Coordinator Liz Healas at (208) 334-8567 or e-mail her at elizabeth.healas@itd.idaho.gov. A registration flier may be downloaded at http://www.itd.idaho.gov/civil/pdf/DoingBiz1-31-12.pdf.

Published 1-20-2012