Business owners curious about growing their businesses through government contracting can attend one or more upcoming webinars, workshops, and accelerator programs.
The business development organization WESST is offering Are You Ready to Grow Your Sales with Government Contracts? on May 11, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The online workshop will provide an overview of Federal and State Contracting, as well as the requirements that allow businesses to engage in government contracting. The training is the first in a series of three Government Contracting sessions. Event organizers say the session will teach:
- First steps to becoming a Federal or State Contractor
- How to explore the SBA Certification Programs
- Marketing your business for Federal and State Contracting
- Finding job opportunities
The series continues on May 25 with Getting Your First Federal Contract, also online, which will offer tips for obtaining a first contract and connecting with governmental organizations to win future contracts.
New Accelerator
Business owners ready to take another step forward toward government contracts can apply to participate in Procurement Sprint, a 4-week procurement training program that begins in June. The free program offered by Arrowhead Center in collaboration with the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center is for existing and aspiring minority-owned businesses within New Mexico. The curriculum is designed to support participants in developing and strengthening their businesses through guided exploration of the procurement contract pursuit process. The accelerator will be offered online, and businesses must apply by May 31, 2023. Read more about and apply to participate in the Procurement Sprint available through Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University.
More resources are available through the New Mexico Procurement Technical Assistance Center, known as NM PTAC.