GovStrategy - Building Small Business Capacity for Government Contracting | Houston Center SBDC
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The GovStrategy Cohort is a four-week intensive training program designed to equip small business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully pursue government contracting opportunities. Through a practical and hands-on curriculum, participants will explore foundational concepts in public procurement, learn how to do business with the State of Texas and local government entities, and develop customized action plans for sustainable growth in the government contracting sector. Participants will benefit from expert-led sessions, peer learning, targeted exercises, and curated resources to improve their competitive readiness.
The series will be held on Wednesdays, August 6, 13, and 20 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Wednesday, August 27 from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Highlights:
- Understand the Public Procurement Landscape
- Evaluate Government Contract (Procurement) Readiness
- Identify and navigate Procurement Platforms
- Develop a Government Contracting Growth Plan
- Apply lessons in real-world scenarios
This class is ideal for:
- Small business (including startups or established firms) owners new to or exploring government contracting (specifically State of Texas & Local entities/jurisdictions)
- Prospective APEX Clients to provide them with the necessary foundation before being assigned an APEX Advisor
- SBDC clients seeking to expand into public sector markets
- Entrepreneurs with commercially viable products or services
- Business development managers seeking foundational knowledge in government procurement
Please Note: Federal Contracting will not be covered in this workshop, only State of Texas & Local.
Presenter:
Robert Johnson, Director, SBDC Vision 2 Venture
Tim Healy, Program Director, UH APEX Accelerator
It is imperative to add sbdctraining@uh.edu to your approved senders' list to be able to receive event confirmations for SBDC events.
Please Note:
Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.
The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.
Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.
If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.
Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.
