1/27/2012
Free eastern Idaho workshops show how to do business with government
BOISE - Learn the rules of doing business with the government at free workshops in Driggs, Preston and Blackfoot.
The workshop will be held on the following dates and locations:
- Driggs, Super 8 Motel, 1361 North Hwy 33, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Preston, Robinson Building, 186 W. 2nd N., Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Blackfoot, City Hall Council Chambers (2nd Floor), Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The program will feature presenters from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), the Idaho Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration and 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 other services available, like free bid-matching.
Other topics to be covered include how to learn about government contracts, 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, call DBE Support Services Coordinator Liz Healas at (208) 334-8567 or e-mail her at elizabeth.healas@itd.idaho.gov. Registration fliers may be downloaded at www.itd.idaho.gov/civil/external.htm.