2/4/2014
Free workshops in eastern and southern Idaho Feb. 11-13 show how to do business with government
BOISE - Learn basic guidelines for doing business with the government at these free workshops:
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Montpelier City Hall, 534 Washington Street
- Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malad City Hall, 59 Bannock Street
- Thursday, Feb. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gooding City Hall, 308 Fifth Avenue West
The program will feature presenters from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), the Idaho Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Forest Service and Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Participants will get an overview on 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 include how to learn about and compete for government contracts, 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 find 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/2-14SE&SIdahoDoingBiz.pdf.