Major Events
The PTAC provides and partners on training with government agencies and networking opportunities .
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The PTAC provides and partners on training with government agencies and networking opportunities.
Events
Washington State Small Business Based Training
Location: within WA State
Construction – Rethink how you want to win at Federal contracting
All sessions are FREE
Tony Sieger took his business from $500k to $20 million dollars in less than 6 years with these steps. Now is your chance to learn from a successful construction contractor. He has carved time out of his schedule to assist other small business owners in construction Contracting. Additionally you will review ways to improve your proposal submissions.
This is a 2 hour in depth panel & one-on-one discussions.
Hear from a panel of experts about how to prepare, bid, and perform on government projects.
Network with other contractors to team up on larger projects. Following the panel, break out into core areas for in depth tailored discussions.
This training is for firms who are already bidding on government prime contracts or sub-contracts, have completed their CCR & ORCA registration, and have a general understanding of bidding and government contracting.
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, no walk ins
Cost: FREE (limited to 20 attendees)
Register for July 15 Class
Seattle Public Schools
2445 3rd AveS
SeattleWA98134US
Register for October 14 Class
Everett Performing ArtCenter
2710 Wetmore Ave
Everett WA 98201US
was Success in the Government Market Place For Construction Contractors and A&E firms
Hosted by the Washington State PTAC at the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County and with valuable in-kind support from Advanced Technology Construction.
Thank you to the in-kind support for space and facilitation by Highline Community College, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Everett.
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GSA 101
GSA’S Multiple Award Schedule Program
Learn about the program and how to obtain a contract under this program. Let us guide you through this maze of paperwork
July 22, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bates Technical College
1101 South Yakima Ave, Room M123B
Tacoma WA 98405
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Federal Compliance for Company Accountants - Bremerton
July 29, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Robin Clark
**Accountant for Company must attend
Cost: FREE
Register for Class
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
4312 Kitsap Way, Suite 103
Bremerton WA 98312
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Responding to Government Issued Request for Proposal (RFP) & Request for Quote (RFQ) 101 & 201
Coming to Tacoma in September & October and Kent in November & December
For more information: Workshop 101 Flyer Here or Workshop 201 Flyer Here
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Contract Negotiations 201
Coming to Seattle in September
For more information: Workshop Flyer Here
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*Advocacy Assistance
When: Wednesday, July 14th at 9:00 AM
Where: Seattle US Export Assistance Center, 2601 4th Ave. Suite 320, Seattle, WA 98121
Doing business with a foreign government or state-owned enterprise? The Advocacy Center helps to ensure that sales of U.S. products and services have the best possible chance competing abroad. If your company is interested in assistance, please join the US Export Assistance Center on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 in welcoming Rick Hughes, Director of the US Commercial Service’s Advocacy Center for a roundtable discussion of their services.
The Advocacy Center helps qualifying companies secure government contracts across the globe by helping to develop and implement effective strategies. Assistance ranges from U.S. Embassy and Consulate assistance to Sub-Cabinet and Cabinet messages delivered through a variety of media. The Advocacy Center also works with Ex-Im Bank, the Trade and Development Agency and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to marshal USG financial support.
Additional information can be found at:
http://www.export.gov/advocacy/index.html
If you would be interested in attending this discussion to learn more about Advocacy Center services, please RSVP to Matt.Springate@trade.gov.
*This event not sponsored by PTAC. It is brought to you as a point of interest. For more information clickthe links provided or call the number listed.
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*Export Controls: Awareness and Application
The US Department of Commerce/Seattle US Export Assistance Center, Microsoft and Immigration and Customs Enforcement invite you to attend our annual event - Export Controls: Awareness and Application. The conference will be held at the Microsoft Conference Center, in Redmond, WA, September 8-9, 2010.
Do you need a firmer grasp of export controls and regulations to ensure your company is doing everything it can to comply with them?
Raise your awareness of export controls and regulations and learn techniques to apply in your processes to help ensure you can avoid violations.
Speakers will include representatives from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Bureau of Industry and Security, Dorsey Whitney, BAE, and Microsoft.
Cost: $115 per person.
Questions? Please contact Diane Mooney at diane.mooney@trade.gov, or via phone at 206.55.35615, ext. 236.
*This event not sponsored by PTAC. It is brought to you as a point of interest. For more information clickthe links provided or call the number listed.
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Washington
For the main office please call 425-248-4215.
For more PTAC training opportunities and Registration: http://www.washingtonptac.org/PTACTrainingEvents1.shtml
For assistance with registration or questions please contact the center closest to you. Contact list
Looking for other training opportunities? Try these calendars
SBA WA (Statewide Small Business Training)
SBA Workshops (Region 8, 9 & 10 Small Business and Procurement Training)
Native PTAC (Small Business and Procurement Training)
Community Capital Development (select location then calendar - Small Business and Procurement Training)
Registration Fee: see individual classes for fees
