Upcoming Event: Government Contracting 101 Print E-mail

What: Are you a business new to the world of government contracting? Would you like to learn how to get started?  Need a refresher course? Join us for Government Contracting 101, a free workshop which will inform and help you get started doing business with the government.

The government, whether on the state/local/federal level, can be a good customer for your business. This seminar is designed to give you the tools to begin the process. A general overview of how the federal, state and local government buys goods and services, and the seven phases of government procurement will be discussed. Additional topics include governmental registrations, market research on what the government buys, how government agencies advertise their procurements, how to locate subcontracting opportunities with government prime contractors and much more.

This workshop is presented by the Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). There is no cost for this workshop, but we do request reservations be made by visiting the Events Registration Page on the Greater Spokane Incorporated website.
When: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Where: Greater Spokane Incorporated - 801 W. Riverside, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201
About the Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides specialized and professional assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to learn about contracting and subcontracting opportunities within the federal, state and local government agencies.  PTAC is operated in eleven counties in eastern Washington by Greater Spokane Incorporated with partial funding from the Department of Defense.  The PTAC provides advice and training one-on-one and through seminars held throughout Spokane, Whitman, Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Ferry, Lincoln, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Walla Walla, and Adams Counties.  For more information, please contact us at 509.321.3641 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
About Greater Spokane Incorporated
Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is committed to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout the Spokane region - an area that serves as the business and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest and supports a population of 1.4 million.  GSI is the area's only Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council, providing leadership to build a stronger economy since 1881.  GSI is funded by more than 1,400 private-sector member investors; Washington State; Spokane County; and the cities of Spokane; Spokane Valley; Liberty Lake; Cheney; Airway Heights; Medical Lake; Newport and Millwood.  For more information, visit www.greaterspokane.org or contact us at 509-624-1393 or 1-800-SPOKANE.
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