Nevada GOED hosts meeting to help small businesses compete for government contracts

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is hosting a free panel discussion next week in Reno for small businesses to learn the information they need to compete for government contracts.

The “Where’s the Contract?” panel discussion will be held in Reno on Friday, June 7, from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the Washoe County Government Center, 1001 E. Ninth St. GOED’s Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Deputy Director Juan Manzano and Government Contracts Advisors Maggie Neidigh and John Rice will discuss best-practices and critical information small businesses need to get on the path to securing government contracts with city, state and federal government agencies.

“We will continue to provide resources for Nevada’s small businesses in an effort to afford them every opportunity to succeed,” Gov. Steve Sisolak said. “Small businesses employ more than 480,000 Nevadans and power our economy, so making sure that small businesses have the information they need to get government contracts in Nevada is a priority.”

GOED’s Nevada PTAC partnered with the Nevada Small Business Development Center for the event.
Nevada PTAC simplifies the process of competing for government contracts for small businesses by cutting through the red tape and connecting businesses with government contract opportunities through networking events, bid matching, proposal review and other training.

“By helping businesses with free workshops and seminars, Nevada PTAC stimulates new job creation and supports economic growth,” said Interim Executive Director Kris Sanchez. “Nevada has developed a reputation as a state that supports small businesses. We are always there to assist our small business entrepreneurs as they seek to expand in their communities, to other states and even to other countries.”
Attendees are asked to register for the free event by Wednesday, June 5, online and bring a one-page document of the company’s capabilities and business cards. The next “Where’s the Contract?” workshop will be on Aug. 2 in Reno.

For more information about the Nevada GOED’s Nevada PTAC, visit diversifynevada.com.

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About the Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Created during the 2011 session of the Nevada Legislature, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development is the result of a collaborative effort between the Nevada Legislature and the Governor’s Office to restructure economic development in the state. GOED’s role is to promote a robust, diversified and prosperous economy in Nevada, to stimulate business expansion and retention, encourage entrepreneurial enterprise, attract new businesses and facilitate community development. More information on the Governor’s Office of Economic Development can be viewed at diversifynevada.com.

Keith Paul | Communications Director
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 5400, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Office 702-486-2700 | Direct 702-486-0472 | Cell 702-400-7680
kpaul@diversifynevada.com
www.diversifynevada.com