UPCOMING SEMINARS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PTAP - INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION September 12, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room Fairfax, Va., Time 6:30-9:30pm. This seminar will address specific information for small businesses about the GSA, it procedures, programs, and services. The seminar will contain an overview of available resources and services, along with marketing techniques and strategies for marketing GSA and other agencies. The instructors for this class will be Ms. Mirinda Jackson, Deputy Director for Small and Disadvantaged Utilization at the GSA. The cost of this seminar is $25.00 if pre-paid, or $30.00 at door. To register please call the SBDC at (703) 277-7700 or Fax (703) 277-7722. PTAP - SELLING TO STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS September 17, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm. This introductory seminar will discuss strategies for marketing to state and local governments. The governments of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, as well as county and local governments, promote open competition for most procurements - generally exceeding $1,000. These procurements represent unique opportunities for small and growing businesses to obtain government contracts without the commitment required for larger, Federal bids. The seminar is conducted by Jim Regan, Association Director of PTAP. The cost of this seminar is $25.00. To register please call the SBDC at (703) 277-7700 or Fax (703) 277-7722. PTAP - EDI: YOUR KEY TO GOVERNMENT BUSINESS September 19, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm. The federal government is committed to use Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for its procurement and acquisition transactions. The seminar provides information for small businesses on how to use EDI to compete for government contracts. Topics of discussion will include: an introduction to EDI terms and concepts, an overview of the government EDI systems, FACNET, explanation of the components of a complete EDI system, EDI implementation considerations for a small business, and how to effectively use EDI to do business with the government. The cost for this seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, or $30 at door. To register please call the SBDC at (703) 277-7700 or Fax (703) 277-7722. PTAP - MARKETING TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT September 24, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Va. Time: 6:30-9:30pm. The speaker for this Seminar is Gerald Francis. Topics include the Federal acquisition process, marketing information collection and proposal preparation. The fee for this seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, or $30 at door. To register please call the SBDC at (703) 277-7700 or Fax (703) 277-7722.

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