Dennis “Denny” Lewis, Business Development Specialist, North Carolina Military Business Center, works with firms to develop and

execute strategies to win new business and grow existing programs with the Federal Sector, particularly within the DoD. After his career with the US Army, he served 14 years in the Federal Business Sector.

To register, visit sbc.waketech.edu

Seating is Limited

About the Presenter

Tuesdays

9:00 - 11:00 am

Wake Tech Community College Western Wake Campus,

Room 113 3434 Kildaire Farm Road

Cary, NC 27518

Growing Your Business Through Federal Government

Market Opportunities

This series will provide hands-on guidance and demonstrate effective searching of government websites,

navigating registration pages, identifying opportunities, and locating resources to

assist your business with federal contracting.

Sites that will be previewed include, but are not limited to: FedBiz Opps, FedBid, GSA, DoD E-mall, Army, Navy, Air Force

and other agency-specific websites.

Each participant will have a computer for searches and online exercises.

8/25 - Getting Started - The First Steps This session helps businesses new to the Federal market and those thinking of starting. Learn how to: Determine what is required of the business to sell to the government Navigate the websites that are required for registration

9/22 - Intro to Federal Government Contracting This session aides businesses established one or more years and registered in SAM on how to effectively participate in the federal government marketplace. Attend this session and learn: The different levels of federal purchasing How the federal government buys products, construction

and engineering/non-personal services How to market your business to the federal government Certification options and contracting set asides for socio-economic

small businesses How to identify and respond to federal opportunities The various resources available to assist contractors

11/17 - Finding Contracts on the Internet

This session supports businesses completing the above sessions and registered in SAM in obtaining a deeper level of understanding how to effectively navigate the federal market. You will: Learn the websites where federal agencies advertise goods

and services needed How to set up your own FBO account How to conduct searches How to identify and respond to government business opportunities!

A FREE Government Contracting Series to help you expand your business. Offered by Wake

Tech’s Small Business Center and the North Carolina Military Business Center.

Attend 1 session or all 3!