NEWS
RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Contact:
Megan Ronk
Idaho
Department of Commerce
(208)
334-2470
Idaho Business
Opportunity Conference Provides Forum for Idaho Companies to Connect with
Government Procurement Experts, Explore Opportunities for Expansion
BOISE,
Idaho—October 2, 2012—The Idaho Business Opportunity Conference will take place
on Wednesday, October 25, 2012, at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls (780 Lindsay
Blvd.).
This
represents the 24th annual opportunity for manufacturers, contractors,
distributors and service providers to meet with procurement officials from
government agencies to discuss purchasing needs and ways businesses can improve
their selling techniques.
The
all-day event begins at 7:30 a.m. and will go to 3:30 p.m. The program
includes government panels and speakers who will offer insight into the entire
process of doing business with the federal government and the state. Topics
include Getting on the GSA Schedule, Certification and Loan Programs,
Subcontracting with Large Prime Contractors, and Doing Business with the Idaho
National Laboratory.
“The
Idaho Business Opportunity Conference attracts a diverse group of small businesses
who are either actively engaged or have the capability to provide the
government with goods and services,” said Jeffery Sayer, director of Idaho
Commerce. “This is an excellent opportunity for Idaho companies to receive
personalized assistance to connect with government procurement experts and
enhance opportunities to expand their business contracts.”
Registration
is $55 and covers all seminars, access to all buyers and purchasing agents,
continental breakfast and lunch. Idaho businesses interested in attending
can register
here.
The
Idaho Business Opportunity Conference is presented by the Idaho Procurement
Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Idaho PTAC services are free to any
company in Idaho, regardless of size, and can help attract new customers and
opportunities that match a business’ particular products and services.
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