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Oct. 16 workshop shows how to do business with the government

Learn basic guidelines for doing business with the government at a free workshop Wednesday (Oct. 16), from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cascade City Hall, 105 South Main St.

The program will feature presenters from ITD, the Idaho Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration and a federal agency to be determined.

Participants will get an overview on bidding with the state of Idaho, requirements for bidding as a federal contractor, how business certifications can give a competitive 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 Program Coordinator Liz Healas at (208) 334-8567 or email her at elizabeth.healas@itd.idaho.gov.

A registration flier may be downloaded at http://www.itd.idaho.gov/civil/pdf/Cascade10-13DoingBiz.pdf.