4/14/2014
Free workshops in north-central Idaho April 22, 23 show how to do business with the government
BOISE - Learn basic guidelines for doing business with the government at free workshops in Lapwai and Riggins, April 22-23. The workshops are detailed below:
Tuesday, April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 315 S. Main Street, Lapwai
Wednesday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel, 1010 S. Main Street, Riggins
The program will feature presenters from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), the Idaho Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Forest Service.
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 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/4-14NCIDDoingBiz.pdf.