Getting contracts with state and local governments can be a great way to grow a business, but what steps are required to a make a business known and eligible to do work for these entities?
Those questions and more will be answered at a free event, “Doing Business with New Jersey, Mercer County and Our Towns,” on Thursday, May 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Mercer County Boathouse, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor. The sessions is a collaboration between the Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey and the Mercer County Office of Economic Development.
Attendees will learn about how to navigate and grow their business through government procurement and how to become certified as a women, minority, veteran or small business. Information will be presented about becoming part of the Mercer County NJ State Certified Vendor Directory, and attendees should bring copies of their business’ capability statement to share with purchasing agents who will be in attendance.
State, county, and local officials will also be on hand to answer questions about procurements and certification processes.
Business owners will learn how their certification and the Mercer County Set-Aside Program encourages more small and diverse businesses to participate in the bidding process.
Registration is required. Call 609-771-2947 or visit www.sbdcnj.com/events/doing-business-with-new-jersey-mercer-county-and-our-towns.
