Date: 10/21/2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629
Location: Black Bear Casino Resort 1785 Highway 210, Carlton MN 55718
Program Format: Multi-session Course
Training Topics: Certifcation, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Legal Issues, Procurement Fair, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs, Selling to Government, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Woman-owned Businesses

Description:

A premiere event on selling products and services to the government. Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Basics of Selling to the Government, Federal Certifications,  Contracting with the State of MN and TG/ED/VO Certification, etc. You will have 8 workshops in 2 tracks to choose from, along with the opportunity to visit with 20+ representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies, Large Businesses, and Resource Providers on the trade floor. The event is free and open to all businesses.

Workshops offered:

• Intentional Networking
• Basics of Selling to the Government
• Putting American Manufacturing First
• TG/ED/VO Certification and Navigating the SWIFT Supplier Portal
• Blatnik Bridge & Other MnDOT D1 Project
• Federal Certifications (8(a); HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB
• Legal Insights on Prevailing Wage Compliance for Construction & Service Contracts
• Preparing for Minnesota Paid Leave
• Construction Workforce Training: Finding Employees Who Work For You

Registration is free, but required: https://forms.office.com/g/D8euqshJGg