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PTAC Events
How to Become a Government Contractor Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
State of Michigan Contracting 101
PTAC location: Livonia (PTAC of Schoolcraft College)
2010 class dates: February 11, March 11, and April 22, May 18, June 24, July 15, August 12, September 22, October 21, November 11 and December 9
Class location: Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia
Seminar time: 9:00 am - Noon; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
$40/person
Online Registration with Payment Required!
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
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PTAC location: Flint (Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce)
2010 class dates: February 19, March 24, April 23, May 26, July 2, August 4, September 10, November 19
Class location: UM-Flint Launch
Seminar time: See event flyer for details
Fee: No charge
Reservations are required
For more information, call 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher
PTAC location: Macomb (Macomb Regional PTAC)
2010 class dates: February 18, March 18, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 9, October 20, November 17 and December 15
Class location: 7900 Tank Avenue, Warren, MI 48092
Seminar: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: No Cost
Reservations are required
For more information, call (586) 498-4122 or email Jennifer Tisdale
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/macombptac
Two PTAC locations: Downriver Community Conference and Wayne State University PTAC
Click on class dates below to view specific class flyer for details.
Class dates @ Downriver Community Center: March 24, & May 26
Class dates @ Wayne State University Oakland Center: February 24, April 28 & June 23
Seminar: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fee: No cost
Reservations are required. Please note registration ends the day before each class date.
Registration contact: Loretta Cannon/at Downriver Community Conferenece at Loretta.Cannon@dccwf.org or call (734) 362-3442.
Registration Assistance for Government Contractors - Livonia Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
PTAC clients who are looking for assistance completing their Central Contractor Registration (CCR), SBA's Small
Business Dynamic Search, the State of Michigan Vendor Registration, or any other on-line registration are invited
to attend this workshop. Counselors will be available to assist clients in understanding and finishing the steps
required for their online registrations. In addition, clients will have the opportunity to complete their
registrations, using our computer lab. Companies are required to come prepared with information vital to the
completion of their registrations, contact the PTAC for information on this vital information!
2010 class dates: February 25, March 25, and April 29, May 27, June 30, July 22, August 26, September 30, October 28 and November 18
Seminar: 9:00 am - 11:00 am; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
$20/person
Online Registration with Payment Required!
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates
Doing Business with the State of Michigan - Flint
Learn what Products and Services the State is buying
Dates: September 22, 2010
SBA 8(a) Business Development & HUBZone Certification Orientation - Flint
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) Regulations Compliance - Livonia
Buy Michigan First - Selling to the State of Michigan - Livonia
Buy Michigan First - Selling to the State of Michigan - Livonia
ITAR and Document Security - Macomb
Also, Mr. Kevin Lasser from Encryption Security Services will be presenting information on ITAR compliance,
including document security.
Date: February 11, 2010
GSA Federal Supply Schedules: Finding Your Way to the GSA - Wayne State University Oakland Center
Mike Klewicki, a GSA expert, teaches clients how to navigate the confusing and sometimes intimidating GSA
procurement area and Federal Supply Schedules. This class is intended for business people who would like to
learn about Supply Schedules, buying potential, and marketing through a GSA Schedule.
Date: February 23, 2010
GSA Federal Supply Schedules: Finding Your Way to the GSA - Livonia
Mike Klewicki, a GSA expert, teaches clients how to navigate the confusing and sometimes intimidating GSA
procurement area and Federal Supply Schedules. This class is intended for business people who would like to
learn about Supply Schedules, buying potential, and marketing through a GSA Schedule.
Rebecca Nevai, from the State of Michigan Department of Management & Budget (DMB), will provide an overview
of the State's procurement practices and procedures. The State of Michigan has over 1,300 contracts valued at
more than $16 billion in its portfolio. Find the opportunities and develop the winning proposals to become a
successful state contractor!
Seminar: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Location: UM-Flint Launch, Northbank Center, 432 N. Saginaw Street, Park Place 1st Floor-Flint, MI
See event flyer for details
For more information, call: or e-mail: Chelsea Fisher, 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher
The SBA administers this business assistance program for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses who
want to access the federal procurement market. The 8(a) Business Development program helps small businesses
gain a foothold in government contracting. Upon enrollment in this program, firms receive help with finding
contracts, proposal preparation, and contract administration.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00pm
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Location: UM-Flint Launch, Northbank Center, 432 N. Saginaw Street, Park Place 1st Floor-Flint, MI
See event flyer for details
For more information, call 810-600-1437 or email Chelsea Fisher
This program provides in-depth information intended to inform, enhance and update the knowledge of those corporations and
individuals engaging in, and considering entering into, defense activities. Participants will acquire a well-rounded overview of the
essential elements of defense export controls. The presentation will cover how to apply for licenses, establishing compliance programs, as
well as, hot topics and trends within ITAR.
Date: March 4, 2010
Seminar: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; check-in begins on-site at 8:00 am
Cost: $300 Non-member - $175 VAGTC (Van Andel Global Trade Center) Member
To register, go online at www.vagtc.org/trainings
See event flyer for details
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
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Opening remarks by Automation Alley. Attend this training seminar to learn:
Date: February 4, 2010
Seminar: 10:00 am - 11:30 am; check-in begins on-site at 9:30 am
Location: Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy,MI 48083
Cost: Free, but registration is required
Registration Info: Contact Automation Alley at 800-427-5100 or email info@automationalley.com
See event flyer for details
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates
Opening remarks by Representative Bill Rogers. Attend this training seminar to learn:
Date: February 19, 2010
Seminar: 9:30am - 12:30pm; check-in begins on-site at 9:00am
Location: EMU-Brighton Campus, 2250 Genoa Business Park Dr., #120, Brighton, MI 48114
Cost: Free, but registration is required
Registration Info: Contact 734-462-4438 or register here
See event flyer for details
Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/PTACofSC for timely procurement updates
A representative of the U.S. Department of State / Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) will be presenting
information on becoming ITAR registered.
Seminar: 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Location: 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township
See event flyer for details
For more information, call 586-498-4122 or email Jennifer Tisdale
GSA (General Service Administration) Federal Supply Schedules are contracts that allow federal customers to
acquire more than 4 million products and services directly from more than 8,600 commercial suppliers.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Cost is free, but reservations are required.
Location: Wayne State University - Oakland Center,33737 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 48331
See event flyer for details
For more information, call (313) 577-0132 or email Abby Cheatham
GSA (General Service Administration) Federal Supply Schedules are contracts that allow federal customers to
acquire more than 4 million products and services directly from more than 8,600 commercial suppliers.
Seminar Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Seminar time: 9:00 am - Noon; check-in begins on-site at 8:30 am
Class location: Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Cost: $40 per person. Save the date! Registration is not open yet.
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
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