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Government procurement is simply the means by which all levels of government purchase goods and services. New York City alone has a procurement budget in excess of $9 billion. Below are some of the resources available to help vendors gain the tools and expertise necessary to identify and successfully bid on government contracting opportunities.
Federal | State | City | Non-Governmental
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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SBA (Small Business Administration)
New York District Office
(212) 264-4354
http://www.sba.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration works with small businesses that have been in business for at least two years and have a product or service that they can sell to the federal 8a Program. SBA’s SDB and HUBZone Programs do not have a two-year time frame. The SBA’s procurement programs can assist firms in expanding their annual sales. The federal government purchases more than $200 billion in goods and services on an annual basis.
Training Types: Business planning courses, government contracting seminars, small business workshops, women procurement events, Latina business seminars, Chinese business seminars, small business conferences
Online Training: Click here!
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US Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3720
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264.3262
http://www.mbda.gov
For minority firms, MBDA provides access to markets, financing and capital. They also have continuing programs in education and training in both business and management; and procurement. There are three (3) New York City Centers.
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STATE GOVERNMENT
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
347 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(212) 878-7217 (PREP)
(718) 694-4711 (DBE)
http://www.mta.info
MTA sets policy MTA-wide, secures funding, oversees the transportation network’s rebuilding programs, and manages budgets, investments, and real estate.
Training Types: PREP (Preparing for Profit) – teaches firms how to conduct procurement with the MTA, DBE – business certification to conduct business with the MTA
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CITY GOVERNMENT
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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
100 Gold Street
New York, NY 10038
311
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/hpd/home.html
Training Types: Building management, finance, tenant relations, and building systems courses, management techniques, maintenance of building and physical plants, property law procedures, ethics, fair housing, building finance courses
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NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
110 William Street, 7th floor
New York, NY 10038
311
www.nyc.gov/sbs
Classroom training for new and experienced vendors are conducted the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am promptly. The course outline covers most basic government contracting issues and answers. Students are guided through the process of searching for current bids, RFPs, and other contracting opportunities at a series of different types of agencies. Seating is limited so call to register.
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NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
30-30 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 472-8000
http://www.nycsca.org
SCA was established by the New York State Legislature in December 1988 to build new public schools and manage the design, construction and renovation of capital projects in New York City's more than 1,200 public school buildings, half of which were constructed prior to 1949.
Training Types: Mentoring program to increase, facilitate and encourage the participation of Minority, Women-owned and locally-based enterprises by providing a flexible framework for eligible firms to develop and grow within the construction industry; which will foster the establishment of stable, long term business relationships.
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NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Jamaica Business Resource Center
90-33 160th Street
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 206-2255
www.jbrc.org
The Jamaica Business Resource Center offers seminars designed to provide small, minority and women-owned businesses with necessary management skills. Seminars cover various topics including securing finance opportunities, getting your business started, running your business more efficiently, and networking.
Seminar calendar and registration:
www.jbrc.org/Seminars.htm
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National Minority Business Council Inc.
25 West 45th Street, Suite 301
New York, NY 10036
(212) 997-4753
http://www.nmbc.org
Training Types: MWBE certification events, conferences, networking events, business plan, writing workshops, financing and venture capital seminars, marketing and sales workshops, contract procurement events
Training Calendar: http://www.nmbc.org/events.cfm
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New York/New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
330 Seventh Avenue, 8th floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-5663
http://www.nynjmsdc.org
New York/New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. is committed to the growth of minority-owned businesses. The group serves as a liaison between its Fortune 500 membership and affiliated minority business enterprises, fostering and promoting contracting opportunities. It supports a host of additional services and programs that offer results for corporations and MBEs alike, including business opportunity fairs, networking events, training, and corporate and vendor directories.
Training Types: Mini business fairs marketing & business expos, conferences, networking receptions
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Organization of Women in International Trade (WIT) – New York Chapter
P.O. Box 1354 – Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10025
(212) 504-3006
http://www.owit.org
The New York Chapter of Women in International Trade is one of many across the country that make up the National Organization of Women in International Trade. Their members are women (and some men) who have an interest or background in international trade and transportation. The occupations of their membership range from importers and exporters to freight forwarders and customs brokers, steamship line employees, customs attorneys and other specialists.
Their goal is to assist members in becoming knowledgeable on a broad variety of international trade topics and to address issues which are uniquely of interest to women practicing in the various international trade fields or which uniquely affect women.
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The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
625 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor
North Wing
New York, NY 10018
(212) 268-2991
http://www.regional-alliance.org
The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors ("RASC") is a leading resource for small, minority- and women-owned construction firms in the New York tri-state area. Founded in 1990 by major private sector construction corporations and public sector agencies, RASC develops and manages S/M/W/DBE businesses development and technical assistance programs that private and public sector organizations are unable to undertake on their own. RASC operates multifaceted programs, which enables S/M/W/DBE contractors to realize success and growth in construction and related industries.
Training Types: Financial, management, marketing, and contract compliance services
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South Bronx Board of Trade
564 Southern Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-9530
http://www.bronxmall.com/com/southbronx/index.html
The South Bronx Board of Trade, Inc. was formed in 1985 to foster trade and commerce for the interests of those having a common trade or business. The organization serves as a vehicle for “Networking”, the overriding concept of our organization, and holds monthly luncheons to identify investment capital, business management, commercial revitalization, and other creative approaches to business success. The goals include supporting and maintaining a healthy and promising public relations campaign in order to enhance a positive image of the Bronx, and implementing and expediting, wherever possible, the search for new contracts and new business for our members.
Training Types: Business seminars, networking luncheons
Calendar:
http://www.bronxmall.com/com/southbronx/index.html or
http://www.bronxmall.com/cal/others.shtml
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South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
555 Bergen Avenue – 3rd Floor
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-3113
http://www.sobro.org
SoBRO operates a Procurement Technical Assistance Center. They offer procurement workshops and assistance.
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This listing does not constitute an endorsement.
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