Training and Events

Ongoing training is critical to keep businesses informed of the latest procurement practices and opportunities, as well as providing businesses with the opportunity to ask questions and meet others with similar interests.

That's why the Procurement Technical Assistance Center offers special events and training programs on various topics at locations around the state. Training sessions are tailored to the needs of our clients. If there are areas of training beneficial to your company, please contact NH PTAC at govcontracting@livefree.nh.gov.

To RSVP to events below click the title for each event.

Procurement Technical Assistance Center Events

Registration is FREE for all Procurement Technical Assistance Center Workshops

Presentations and recordings, when available, will be posted to our Training Presentations page

Summer 2021 Workshop Schedule
All workshops will be held in webinar format, from 12pm to 1pm unless otherwise noted. 

Finding Federal Customers
Thursday, Sept 16
The buying offices of the federal government may not know you're out there, but you can find them if you know where to look. Learn how to identify prospective customers within the federal government that have a need for your product or service.  We’ll also give some tips on marketing your company to the government.


Introduction to Government Contracting
Monday, Sept 20
Did you know that hundreds of NH companies sell over $2.5 billion per year to government agencies? Focusing on federal opportunities, this workshop will help you determine whether contracting or being a subcontractor are good strategies for your business. It's not like B2B, but it might be a great market for your products or services.


Selling to the State of New Hampshire
Thursday, Sept 23
The State of NH government purchases a wide assortment of goods and services; everything from consulting services to maintenance and repair, to truck parts and equipment.  Learn how to register to do business with the State, find opportunities, and navigate the State’s purchasing websites to make the most of State contracting opportunities.


 

SMALL BUSINESS MATCHMAKER
Annually (normally in December), the New Hampshire Procurement Technical Assistance Center provides companies with opportunities to meet face-to-face with small business specialists from government agencies, as well as with small business liaison officers (SBLOs) from large prime contractors.  

The event is co-sponsored by the NH Small Business Administration and the NH Small Business Development Center, and NH PTAC.  

 

 

This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. We are also funded by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs, and we operate as a program within the Division of Economic Development.

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