Calendar of Events
| Feb. 9, 2012 | |
Introduction to Doing Business with U.S. and Pennsylvania Government AgenciesNote: This is #1 of 4 workshops specifically scheduled to prepare you for attending the upcoming OSDBU, Government Procurement Expo, and Showcase for Commerce trade shows. Location: JARI Center for Business Development @ 160 JARI Drive, Johnstown, PA Time: Registration @ 8:00 AM. Workshop @ 8:30 AM till 3:30 PM Overview: This workshop will introduce the basics for beginners interested in learning how they can sell to Federal and Pennsylvania government agencies. Topics include overviews of government purchasing needs, rules and regulations, preliminary paperwork, purchasing processes, bidding, and performing on contracts. Cost: $20 and includes all class materials, a continental breakfast, and a deli lunch. No refunds after February 4, 2012. For more details, contact Cindy Saylor at 814.262.8369 or csaylor@jari.com Register for this event here. |
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| Feb. 24, 2012 | |
Marketing Basics for Winning Government BusinessNote:This is #2 of 4 workshops specifically scheduled to prepare you for attending the upcoming OSDBU Government Procurement Expo, and Showcase for Commerce trade shows. Location: Cambria Rowe Business College @ 221 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA ***HANDS ON W/COMPUTER*** Time: Registration @ 8:00 AM. Workshop @ 8:30 AM till 3:30 PM Overview: This workshop will provide techniques and tips for finding and capturing Federal and Pennsylvania government business. Laptops will be provided (or you can bring your own) to navigate various web sites with assistance from JARI PTAC staff. Topics include defining an organization's government business capabilities, finding Federal and state government business opportunities, learning how the government makes purchases, and understanding how to build marketing capacity. Cost: $20 and includes all class materials, a continental breakfast, and a deli lunch. No refunds after February 19, 2012. Hosted by:
For more details, contact Cindy Saylor at 814.262.8369 or csaylor@jari.com Register for this event here. |
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| Mar. 16, 2012 | |
Creating an Introductory Capabilities StatementNote:This is #3 of 4 workshops specifically scheduled to prepare you for attending the upcoming OSDBU Government Procurement Expo, and Showcase for Commerce trade shows. Location: Cambria Rowe Business College @ 221 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA ***HANDS ON W/COMPUTER*** Time: Registration @ 8:00 AM. Workshop @ 8:30 AM till Noon Overview: This 3-hr workshop will provide small business owners the opportunity to compose their "business resumes" for introducing themselves to government buyers. Laptops will be provided (or you can bring your own) to complete capabilities statements with assistance from JARI PTAC staff. Cost: $15 and includes all class materials and a continental breakfast. No refunds after March 11, 2012. Hosted by:
For more details, contact Cindy Saylor at 814.262.8369 or csaylor@jari.com Register for this event here. |
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| Mar. 18, 2012 | |
Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) 2012 Spring Training ConferenceLocation: Seattle, WA Time: March 18 - March 22, 2012 For more details, click here. |
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| Apr. 17, 2012 | |
Government Business Development ForumLocation (TBD): Time: 4:30 PM till 6:00 PM Overview: Government Business Development Forums are designed to introduce the region’s companies to each other so that teams can be formed to pursue new business opportunities. Invited CEOs and business development professionals share information about their capabilities and marketing efforts to identify synergies for partnership development. Established government contractors are on hand to share their procurement expertise, access to their contacts, and potential subcontracting opportunities. This evening is more than a “meet and greet” event. Please bring copies of your capabilities statement and be prepared to discuss your vision for the future of your company and how your business is looking to grow through partnering. INVITATION ONLY For more details, contact Cindy Saylor at 814.535.8675 or csaylor@jari.com |
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| Apr. 19, 2012 | |
2012 OSDBU Procurement ConferenceLocation: Chantilly, VA Time: (TBD) Overview: The OSDBU Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its Prime Contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. For more details, click here. (2011 info) |
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| Apr. 27, 2012 | |
Working with Small Business Specialists and Buyers at Government Agencies and Prime ContractorsNote:This is #4 of 4 workshops specifically scheduled to prepare you for attending the upcoming OSDBU Government Procurement Expo, and Showcase for Commerce trade shows. Location:Cambria Rowe Business College, Johnstown, PA Time: Registration @ 8:00 AM. Workshop @ 8:30 AM till Noon Overview: This 3-hr workshop and panel discussion with small business specialists will provide insights into the do's and don'ts of interacting with government procurement personnel. Cost: $15 and includes all class materials and a continental breakfast. No refunds after April 22, 2012. Hosted by:
For more details, contact Cindy Saylor at 814.262.8369 or csaylor@jari.com Register for this event here. |
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| May 1, 2012 | |
Cambria County Career FairLocation: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM More Information Coming Soon! |
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| May 22, 2012 | |
Government Procurement Expo (GPE)Location: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Time: 11:00 AM till 3:30 PM Overview: The Government Procurement Expo is an exclusive venue for U.S. and Pennsylvania government agency buyers to meet with business suppliers in pre-arranged, one-on-one sessions. The first few years of this event have averaged over 20 agency buyer organizations and 100 small business vendor organizations. JARI PTAC procurement counselors interview each government agency to determine what the agency needs to buy, as well as what it is NOT interested in buying. Similarly, each business supplier is surveyed to determine what they want to sell. Agency needs are matched with vendor capabilities and 15-minute “speed dating” sessions are arranged to ensure the most productive use of everyone’s time. This is followed by a general “open networking session” at the end of the day to capture any additional opportunities. ONLY government agencies or business support organizations (e.g., PTACs) have exhibits at the Government Procurement Expo. Business supplier representatives “walk the floor” and meet with the government agencies at their respective tables to discuss upcoming opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for government buyers to meet with businesses that offer:
Cost: $40 and includes lunch. No refunds after May 11, 2012. For more details, contact Michelle Nyanko at mnyanko@jari.com or 814.254.4023.
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| May 22-24, 2012 | |
22nd Annual Showcase for CommerceLocations: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Cambria County War Memorial @ 326 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Holiday Inn @ 250 Market Street, Johnstown, PA Time:Various Overview: Showcase for Commerce is the largest business and industry trade show in the southwestern Pennsylvania region and a nationally renowned defense contracting exhibition. Highlights include:
You can connect your business with:
Showcase for Commerce is proven to be one of the best returns on investment for your business dollar. For more details, contact Linda Thomson at 814.535.8675 or lthomson@jari.com
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10th Alleghenies Regional Safety ConferenceLocation: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Time: 8:00 - 4:00 PM More Information Coming Soon! |
Oct. 2, 2012 |
