The Federal government can be a great customer for your business – especially if you are a small business. The challenge is to know WHAT they buy, HOW they buy it, and WHEN they buy it – AND THEN – how your business can take those first steps to SUCCESSFULLY SELL to the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Wisconsin is home to many Federal opportunities from Ft. McCoy, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, US Forest Service and VA Hospitals and Clinics. It is also home to a number of large prime contractors including Oshkosh Defense, Wisconsin Physician Services and Michels.
During this session you will learn how to:
Be prepared to introduce your business at the start of the event and network once the formal program has concluded. Bring your business cards and capabilities statements.
AGENDA:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Registration
12:30 – 12:45 pm Welcome and introductions
12:45 -2 pm Federal Government 101 – How to Successfully Sell to the Federal Government
2:00 – 2:15 pm Break
2:15 – 2:45 pm US SBA Small Business Certification Update
2:45 –3:00 pm US SBA Certification Process – including the HUBZONE, WOMAN, DISADVANTAGED and VETERAN owned
3:00 – 3:15 pm US SBA Lending Programs
3:15 – 3:45 pm Briefings from area Partners and Resources
Networking to end of program