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SUMMARY:State of Michigan Procurement & Local Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking contracting opportunities with the State of Michigan and local government agencies? \nJoin us for this interactive and in person training to learn the steps to becoming a contractor for the State of Michigan and local government agencies. These steps include understanding contractor readiness\, identifying buying divisions\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and finding local opportunities. \nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n• State of Michigan Buying Divisions• Vendor Registration/SIGMA VSS• Bid and Debriefing Processes• State Purchasing Preferences• MiSC and MiDEAL• Finding Local Opportunities \n  \nCheck-in: 9:00 am – 9:30 am \nPresentation and Q&A: 9:30 am – 11:30 am \n  \nAttendees will have the opportunity to connect with presenters directly after the formal presentation. Bring business cards and capability statements. \nPrior to the training: Register to become a vendor in SIGMA VSS and/or update your vendor profile at Michigan.gov Procurement. \n  \nPresenter:Eric PrattGeographically Disadvantaged Business SpecialistCentral Procurement Services\, Michigan Supplier Community\, DTMB \n  \nPresenter:Shannon WilsonProcurement CounselorSchoolcraft College APEX Accelerator \n  \nNo fee to attend\, but registration is required. \nRegister Here:  \nhttps://apexofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1 \nContact:  Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator Team at 734-462-4438 or email apex@schoolcraft.edu \n  \nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/events/state-of-michigan-procurement-local-opportunities/
LOCATION:Schoolcraft College\, 18600 Haggerty Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, United States
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