2023 Spring Procurement Expo Sponsored by the City of Chattanooga and EPB

1010 North Moore Road,Chattanooga TN 37411

30 March, 2023

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Are you a local business interested in growing your business by providing goods & services to Government agencies? Are you interested in learning additional business skills or how to contract with government agencies? Networking to build relationships & contacts? If so, please join the City of Chattanooga and our co-sponsor EPB for our Spring 2023 Procurement Expo to be held: When: March 30, 2023 Where: Chris L. Ramsey Sr. Community Center Address: 1010 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga TN 37411 Event Time: 9AM-12 AM EST Additional Event !! Presented by PTAC, TSBDC, and the City of Chattanooga. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 registrants thanks to our event sponsor, The Enterprise Center.Contracting with the Local Government March 30th, 12:00pm-1:00pm This introductory session outlines everything you need to know about local government contracting, and how to be successful in today’s procurement marketplace. Topics include:- Does the government buy what I offer?- Marketing your business to the government- Market research tools- Vendor registrations- Certifications- Assistance available through PTAC and TSBDC REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30430027 Participating Government Agencies: City of Chattanooga Hamilton County Hamilton County Schools EPB TVA City of Knoxville University of TN-Chattanooga University of TN Participating Small Business Partners PTAC-The Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Is located at the University of Tennessee and is funded, in part, by the U.S. Department of Defense. We are dedicated to helping businesses succeed in the public sector marketplace (local, State, and Federal contracting). PTAC provides counseling and training at no charge. TN Small Business Development Center: Provides the resources and expertise needed to start, grow, and sustain your business through one-on-one consulting and training programs. Pathway Lending: https://www.pathwaylending.org/chattanooga/ The mission of Pathway Lending is to provide lending solutions and educational services that support the development, growth, and preservation of underserved small businesses, affordable housing, and sustainable communities. SCORE Chattanooga “For the Life of Your Business”SCORE’S volunteer mentors offer no-cost business mentoring. Each SCORE mentor is committed to helping every person succeed in their small business endeavors. SCORE Chattanooga’s mentors are dedicated to serving clients in diverse industries and at every stage of business. 1.Early-stage entrepreneurs, who are considering starting a business but need help defining their ideas, building their plan, and obtaining financing. 2. Start-up businesses, who are seeking to establish their business and manage their finances. 3.Established businesses, who are seeking to grow their business and increase their revenue or customers. 4. Transitioning businesses who are planning to close, sell, or otherwise transition out of owning the business. Bright Bridge: Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We maintain a portfolio of commercial loan programs that aim to meet the unmet capital needs of startups and existing businesses in our service area. The loan programs are distinctive in their purpose, borrowers, and terms. After learning more about your businesses and goals, one of our team members will help you identify the program that is the best fit for your capital needs.