Mid-Hudson/Catskills: Government Contracting: Certification and Tools

Event description

This introductory seminar provides a roadmap for small businesses looking to enter the public marketplace, beginning with the fundamentals of Government Contracting and the strategic advantages of the New York State MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) Certification. Participants will receive a step-by-step walkthrough of the certification process—including eligibility criteria, required documentation, and tips for navigating contract systems —to help them leverage the state’s 30% utilization goal.

The session also features a discussion of the New York SBDC’s Neoserra Bid Match system, a powerful automated tool that monitors over 3,000 daily sources to deliver tailored local, state, and federal contract opportunities directly to a business owner’s inbox. By the end of the seminar, attendees will understand how to combine their certification status with automated bid-tracking to efficiently identify and compete for government contracts.

Presented by Ben Caldwell – Business Advisor

This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.