0037-005 MBD Georgia DOAS Procurement Readiness Workshop

Georgia DOAS Procurement Readiness Workshop

DATE
Thursday, March 20th
COST
$ 99.00
FORMAT
Webinar
TOPIC
Procurement

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Small businesses are important to the growth and success of Georgia’s economy.

They provide economic opportunity by offering greater access to business support services, education, and jobs for owners and employees. Government agencies know that directing spend to small businesses for the purchase of items and equipment that support their mission, research or initiative is a great way to support small businesses.

Most government agencies offer a good deal of information about how to do business with them and list upcoming opportunities. However, the process to sell to the government can be bombarded with requirements that are difficult for a seller to understand, respond to and follow. 

To help navigate through the state procurement process, the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) is excited to present a virtual series of readiness workshops that are targeted to the small business community. These workshops will intertwine the procurement process with essential small business development training on how to increase your business core capability and capacity. Through collaborative efforts with educational partner, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center Minority Business Development (UGA SBDC MBD), our small business partners and industry experts, DOAS will be able to provide information to small business participants on how to implement human resources, insurance bonding, and other financial considerations that may improve business efficiency in order to achieve its state government contract goals.

Module 1: Business to Government Market and Tools

Module II: Business Operations Strategies

Starts in 4 weeks!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Enter the World of B2G: Understand & Navigate the Systems
  • Increase Your Core Competencies, Capacity & Workflow
  • Maximize Human Capital
  • Build Your Legal Foundation: Understanding Key Contract Terms
  • Debrief the Supplier Process
  • Market Your Firm - Standing Out from the Crowd
  • Knowing Your Numbers and Finance Fundamentals
  • Understand the State of Georgia Purchasing Card Program: Tips & Tricks for the Supplier
  • Market and Strategic Plan: your Road to Growth
  • Utilize useful data for Lead Generation

PROGRAM DETAILS

Thursday, March 20, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thursday, March 27, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thursday, April 3, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thursday, April 17, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost: $99.00
Webinar

This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email. 

PROGRAM PARTNERS

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Howard Dent

Howard Dent is the Specialty Programs Manager at the UGA SBDC. He brings 25-plus years of experience in banking, finance, and entrepreneurship.  Prior to his role with the SBDC, Howard held positions at Accenture, Credit Suisse, and Wells Fargo & Co., where he and his team were responsible for raising over $3 billion in capital.   Howard was the founder and Managing Principal of a mortgage finance company, overseeing all daily operations.  Before that, he founded and operated a specialty-finance consultancy.   In his current role, Howard works with businesses in the areas of procurement, certifications, financial management and capital formation. 

Daniel McCoy

Daniel McCoy, a Senior Business Consultant at the UGA Small Business Development Center, Kennesaw State University, leverages over two decades of banking expertise, specializing in Commercial/SBA lending and financial advisory. With a solid foundation built over 10+ years in upper management in retail, Daniel seamlessly blends strategic acumen with operational finesse. His proficiency extends to human resources, grant research and government contracting, Daniel holds a BA degree from Covenant College and an MBA in Accounting from Benedictine University and is a SHRM Certified Professional and member in the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center Multicultural Business Division
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. 11