FAIRFIELD, LA – There are a number of reasons companies choose to seek contract work with the government. Government contracts can help a small business grow, can raise a business profile and can provide a long-term source of funding. Government contracts also generate employment and improve the economy.
That's why the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC) are teaming up to bring Jefferson Parish businesses a seminar on government contracting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the JEDCO Conference Center, 701A Churchill Parkway, in Avondale, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
“Government Contracting: Everything you want to know; plus a little lagniappe,” promised be a useful, fact-filled seminar that is free to the public.
Founded in 1989, LA PTAC has helped Louisiana businesses in 54 parishes secure more than $4.5 billion in government contracts since its inception. The organization helps businesses identify government programs for which they may qualify and then, trained procurement counselors walk those businesses through the bidding process.
Cindy Carrier, a Procurement Consultant with LA PTAC, will cover a variety of topics at this event, including:
• Marketing to the government
• Tips on getting started
• The bid process
• Government contracting levels
• Dollar thresholds
• Electronic commerce
• Specifications
• Certifications
• Award evaluation factors
• Set-aside programs
• Subcontracting
• Assistance Available
