Government Contracting Events

Events are offered at no charge, but registration is required. Click on workshop date below to register.
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PRoposals 101: ReQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) First STEPS
Learn best practices for reading and assessing federal requests for proposals (RFP), evaluating bid opportunities and responding to government buyers. No fee.
LINCOLN APR 30

FIRST WORKSHOP: HOw to do business with the government
Get the confidence to compete successfully for local, state and national government contracts. No fee.
OMAHA APR 29 | MAy 20 | JUN 24 | July 29| Aug 26| Sep 30| Oct 28| Nov 25| Dec 16
WAYNE Jun 6 | Jul 18 | Aug 1 | Sep 5 | Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 5
PENDER May 3 Register

Keys to Business Growth:
Applying for Small Business Certifications
Learn about the opportunities small business certifications provide and whether your business qualifies. No fee.
OMAHA May 15 Register | Aug 21 Register | Nov 20 Register 

ABCs of government contracting
Learn how and where to market to get to the organizations interested in your products/ services. No fee.
AUBURN Jun 13 | Jun 27 | Jul 18 | Aug 8 | Aug 22 | Sep 5 | Sep 19 |
Oct 3 | Oct 17 | Nov 7 | Nov 21 | Dec 11

Keys to Business Growth: Position Your Business for Success and Sell to the Government
Two-part workshop introduces you to business planning and government contracting services from NBDC
OMAHA May 23 Register | August 27 Register

Winning Federal Contracts for your Small Business
Held in conjunction with the SBA and USAF, this event is held the third Thursday of every month. Available via Webinar.
Class offered third Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30-10:30 AM
Free. RESERVATION REQUIRED. Call 402-221-7229 or email melissa.tedesco@sba.gov
Class Location: SBA, 10675 Bedford Ave, Suite 100, Omaha
Held in conjunction with the SBA and USAF.

Take Advantage of the Woman Owned Small Business Contracting Program
Discover how you can use this program to expand your business. Available via Webinar and in classroom:
Feb 13, 2-4 pm | Apr 10, 2-4 pm | Jun 12, 8:30-10:30 am | Aug 14, 8:30-10:30 am | Oct 9, 2-4 pm | Dec 11, 2-4 pm
Free. RESERVATION REQUIRED. Call 402-221-7229 or email melissa.tedesco@sba.gov
Class Location: SBA, 10675 Bedford Ave, Suite 100, Omaha
Held in conjunction with the SBA.

BY VETERANS, FOR VETERANS
brings together federal agencies, prime contractors and veterans to network and discover how to take full advantage of the federally mandated contracting opportunities set aside for veteran-owned small businesses.
June 10-13, 2013
Reno, Nevada
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FCC: FEDERAL CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

The certificate program will give you the competitive advantage in dealing with federal contracting personnel. You will be recognized as having the knowledge and skills to perform successfully on a government contract.
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