Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC

Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC helps companies learn how to grow, diversify and expand b

How would you like a client that spends $500 billion a year on products and services? The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) located in the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has helped businesses in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola Counties earn nearly $100 million in a single year through doing business with government agencies, and they can help y

ou too for free.

- Want to sell to the government?
- Need to diversify your customer base?
- Overwhelmed by registrations, certifications and solicitations?
- Looking to make new contacts?

Join our office next week for Doing Business with Mass Transportation Authority- Flint MI. Learn from purchasers from MT...
10/20/2022

Join our office next week for Doing Business with Mass Transportation Authority- Flint MI. Learn from purchasers from MTA about upcoming procurements and other tips for working with them.

Register: https://lnkd.in/gWkJg4AX

09/26/2022

Vendor Opportunity Dashboard

New from State of Michigan Procurement: The Vendor Opportunity Dashboard!

The Vendor Opportunity Dashboard displays the State of Michigan's active and planned procurement projects. Interested vendors can use this dashboard to research and anticipate upcoming opportunities to bid on projects. The dashboard updates every Monday.

Join our office Tuesday, October 4th from 9:00-11:00 am to learn more about Doing Business with the University of Michig...
09/26/2022

Join our office Tuesday, October 4th from 9:00-11:00 am to learn more about Doing Business with the University of Michigan-Flint. The procurement team from UM-Flint will go over procurement process and upcoming bid opportunities. Webinar is free to attend but registration is required: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1424145060801936655

Join us this Thursday with our partners from VetBizCentral, U.S. Small Business Administration Detroit District Office a...
07/05/2022

Join us this Thursday with our partners from VetBizCentral, U.S. Small Business Administration Detroit District Office and the Great Lakes Women's Business Council for an informative webinar on certifications.

The webinar is free to attend but registration is required: https://lnkd.in/g44g3e4r

Happy  Did you know that June 30th is World Social Media Day?Social Media is the perfect place for businesses to grow th...
06/30/2022

Happy
Did you know that June 30th is World Social Media Day?

Social Media is the perfect place for businesses to grow their brand and build their sales. At PTAC, we encourage all of our clients to utilize social media to help their businesses grow!

Great event today with our partners at the City of Flint, Doing Business In the City of Flint.
06/21/2022

Great event today with our partners at the City of Flint, Doing Business In the City of Flint.

06/10/2022

Agenda 9:00 am: Welcome from City of Flint 9:20 am: Doing Business in the City of Flint Permitting Licensing Zoning 10:20 am: Doing Business with the City of Flint Small Business Directory presented by Ebonie Gipson City of Flint Purchasing and Government Contracts presented by Jasmine McKenney, PTA...

Join our office and PTAC Saginaw Future on June 23rd to learn more about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certifica...
06/07/2022

Join our office and PTAC Saginaw Future on June 23rd to learn more about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification from the experts Michigan Department of Transportation

If you are interested in contracting opportunities with the City of Flint this is the place to be on June 21 at 9:00AM.I...
05/31/2022

If you are interested in contracting opportunities with the City of Flint this is the place to be on June 21 at 9:00AM.

In addition, to contracting licensing, permitting and zoning will be discussed. You don't want to miss!

The event is free to attend, register today: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/65639

Welcome, Tina! We are happy to have you on board!!!
05/20/2022

Welcome, Tina! We are happy to have you on board!!!

Please join us in welcoming one of our newest employees to Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance: Tina Cooley, PTAC coordinator for the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC.

Welcome to the team, Tina!

Excited to have Jasmine on the team!
04/21/2022

Excited to have Jasmine on the team!

Please join us in welcoming one of our newest employees to Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance: Jasmine Mobley, PTAC counselor for the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC.

Welcome to the team, Jasmine!

Join our office next week!
01/19/2022

Join our office next week!

For many small businesses, gaining a foothold into the lucrative field of government contracting requires a team effort. The Flint & Genesee Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) stands ready to help business owners understand the ins and outs of “joint ventures,” “teaming arrangement...

Virtual Matchmaker Opportunity! The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 5th Annual Information Tech...
11/30/2021

Virtual Matchmaker Opportunity! The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 5th Annual Information Technology (IT) Industry Day is on December 2, 2021. This Virtual Industry Day will provide businesses a chance to hear from HUD's leadership about their organization's vision, IT portfolio, and acquisition needs. The focus is to bring together HUD Program Offices and Vendors and to give them a chance to meet and exchange their needs and offerings.

Register here: https://hud2021.mbmapp.com/

Don't miss out on this local Cybersecurity training workshop presented by University of Michigan-Flint Office of Economi...
11/22/2021

Don't miss out on this local Cybersecurity training workshop presented by University of Michigan-Flint Office of Economic Development! Organizations will learn to prioritize actions to improve enterprise security posture using a threat-focused approach.

It's not too late to register for our Doing Business with the State of Michigan webinar tomorrow! The Department of Tech...
11/15/2021

It's not too late to register for our Doing Business with the State of Michigan webinar tomorrow! The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) Procurement Office serves as Michigan's central purchasing office and has a portfolio of approximately 950 multiple-year contracts worth billions of dollars. Join us to learn more about these contracting opportunities!

Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8136293003865949968

To our colleagues and clients we offer our most sincere gratitude and thanks to those who've served and those who've sac...
11/11/2021

To our colleagues and clients we offer our most sincere gratitude and thanks to those who've served and those who've sacrificed for our country and our freedoms.

Our PTAC counselors are certified to assist Veterans through the Center for Verification and Evaluation certification. Contact us today for assistance, [email protected] or (810)600-4066

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To wrap up National Veterans Small Business Week is D&N Development, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small busine...
11/05/2021

To wrap up National Veterans Small Business Week is D&N Development, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing as commercial builders, excavators, and demolition contractors. In business since 1999, they are located in Flint, Michigan and service the entire state of Michigan. Their core competencies include general construction, commercial and industrial building construction, residential remodelers, demolition, excavating, and more. Some of their past performance includes the M.A.D.E. Institute, Salem Housing Authority, Michigan DTMB, Michigan School for the Deaf and Blind, and ACE Asphalt.

If you’re interested in doing business with D&N Development, Inc. please contact Derek Hatter at [email protected]

Thank you again to all of our veterans for their service to our country and our community! If you have questions about obtaining your veteran-owned certification please contact our office at [email protected] or call (810) 600-1438!

Happy Friday and the last day of National Veterans Small Business Week!ATI Group is a service-disabled veteran-owned sma...
11/05/2021

Happy Friday and the last day of National Veterans Small Business Week!

ATI Group is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing value based long-term energy and systems solutions since 1986. ATI Group specializes in the following areas: energy solutions, integrated project delivery, M.E.P. engineering services, building automation integration and building analytics, and professional maintenance services. They offer owners a broad range of comprehensive energy-savings options, helping owners identify and implement keyways of reducing operational expenses. ATI Group won the 2014 Michigan Veteran-Owned Small Business Award.

If you’re interested in doing business with ATI Group, please contact Michelle Landon at [email protected] or visit their website at http://atigroupinc.com

Energy Solutions Providing the right maintenance at the right time is key to getting the efficiencies out of the systems that operate your building.   Engineering Services ATIGROUP provides full service design engineering expertise covering the complete spectrum of mechanical and electrical systems...

Today for National Veterans Small Business Week we are spotlighting Vetcon, Inc!Vetcon, Inc. is a service-disabled veter...
11/04/2021

Today for National Veterans Small Business Week we are spotlighting Vetcon, Inc!

Vetcon, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in general contracting and electrical sub-contracting. Some of their core competencies include construction and project management, design build capacity, project scheduling and coordination, electrical construction, and electrical service. Incorporated in 2014, Vetcon has past performance with Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the State of Michigan DTMB, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Michigan State Police, and more.

If you’re interested in doing business with Vetcon, Inc., please contact David Gregg at [email protected] , Jamie Carmode at [email protected] or visit their website at https://vet-con.us/

National Veterans Small Business Week spotlight  # 4! Golden Choice Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small busin...
11/04/2021

National Veterans Small Business Week spotlight # 4! Golden Choice Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based out of Port Huron, Michigan. Golden Choice is a full-service advertising specialties company offering a wide range of quality advertising and promotional products. In business since 1994, Golden Choice helps clients find a cost-effective way to market and promote their business with custom promotional items. Promotional items include apparel, bags, drinkware, and various office supplies.

If you’re interested in doing business with Golden Choice Inc. please contact [email protected] or visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gCa9gPTq

Golden Choice Advertising | Port Huron, MI. One stop shop for all your advertising needs. Includes: business, personal, wedding, credit card processing and so much more...

National Veterans Small Business Week spotlight  # 3: Reliable Commercial Cleaning, LLC is a veteran-owned and operated ...
11/02/2021

National Veterans Small Business Week spotlight # 3: Reliable Commercial Cleaning, LLC is a veteran-owned and operated full-service commercial cleaning company. Their services include janitorial, building cleaning, office cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, VCT floor waxing, and more. Also holding a HUBZone and MBE certification, Reliable Commercial Cleaning covers the areas of Flint, Lapeer, Fenton, Flushing, and Grand Blanc. Reliable Commercial Cleaning aims to satisfy their customers requirements through consistency, attention to detail, and affordable pricing!

If you’re interested in doing business with Reliable Commercial Cleaning, LLC, please contact Tony Jones at [email protected] or visit their website at https://reliableccllc.com/

Reliable Commercial Cleaning, LLC provides janitorial services for offices, industrial buildings and banks. Call us in the Flint or Auburn Hills, MI area today.

Today for National Veterans Small Business Week we are spotlighting Horcha Excavating Inc! Horcha Excavating Tru-Wall is...
11/02/2021

Today for National Veterans Small Business Week we are spotlighting Horcha Excavating Inc!

Horcha Excavating Tru-Wall is Genesee County’s largest running poured foundation, excavating company. Horcha Excavating is a veteran-owned small business, family owned and operated since 1977. Some of their capabilities include excavation, sitework, building pads, land clearing, demolition, and more. Previously, Horcha worked with Grand Blanc Township in 2019 on the Physicians Park site work including the ice rink and water park.

If you’re interested in doing business with Horcha Excavating Inc, please contact John Horcha at [email protected] or call (810) 853-8494.

Happy November 1st and happy National Veterans Small Business Week! Over the next 5 days, we're going to highlight PTAC ...
11/01/2021

Happy November 1st and happy National Veterans Small Business Week! Over the next 5 days, we're going to highlight PTAC clients in our community that are certified veteran-owned small businesses. Thank you for your service to our country and to our community!

If you're interested in getting certified as a , reach out to us at (810) 600-1438 or [email protected]

08/17/2021

Did you know that government contract spending is highest in the 4th quarter, prior to the end of the government's fiscal year? In fiscal year 2020 Quarter 4 alone, small businesses were granted over 50 billion dollars in contract spending.

4th Quarter 2021 ends on September 30th. Whether you're new to government contracting or experienced, check out our upcoming September training events to better position your company for this quarter and all those to come:

http://member.flintandgenesee.org/events/calendar/2021-09-01

Flint & Genesee Chamber is the best place to find an event in the Flint MI area.

Don't forget to register for our virtual Meet the Buyer event taking place next week, Thursday August 12th at 9am!See be...
08/04/2021

Don't forget to register for our virtual Meet the Buyer event taking place next week, Thursday August 12th at 9am!

See below for details.

Join the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance Region 6 PTAC on Wednesday July 22, 2021 for a preparation workshop to prep...
07/19/2021

Join the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance Region 6 PTAC on Wednesday July 22, 2021 for a preparation workshop to prepare you for our virtual Meet the Buyer 2021 on August 12, 2020.

Register for the preparation workshop here: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=61432

This preparation workshop will focus primarily on your company's capability statement, what should be highlighted and showcased in the statement, and on developing a winning elevator speech for prospective buyers at the August event. A capability statement is a document of your individual and organizational capabilities. Its purpose is to communicate clearly and effectively to potential partners about your capabilities. It provides specific information that will assist potential clients to make a decision on whether they should do business with you. When written powerfully and persuasively, it will differentiate your business from your competitor.

See flyer below for details on the Meet the Buyer event! If you have any questions comment below or email us at [email protected]

New to government contracting or curious to learn more? Join us for our July Government Contracting 101 webinar next Tue...
07/07/2021

New to government contracting or curious to learn more? Join us for our July Government Contracting 101 webinar next Tuesday the 13th from 2pm-4pm.

This workshop aims to further develop the small business vendor that is already established and in business, and also those new to the government marketplace.

Register here for free: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59343

It's not too late to join the Region 5 and Region 6 PTAC offices today at 10am as they host the Michigan Department of T...
06/22/2021

It's not too late to join the Region 5 and Region 6 PTAC offices today at 10am as they host the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Business Development to learn more about Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification and other resources available for small businesses!

Registration is free and this event is virtual.

Register here: https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=60888

And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn for more event and government contracting updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/region6ptac

Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC | 222 followers on LinkedIn. PTAC is here to serve businesses with contracting at the federal, state and local government levels. | Region 6 PTAC is dedicated to helping new and existing companies throughout Michigan's Thumb Region learn how to grow, diversify....

Check out the findings from the 2021 Genesee County Small Business Analysis.
06/08/2021

Check out the findings from the 2021 Genesee County Small Business Analysis.

The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and EntryPoint have partnered to release the 2021 Genesee County Small Business Analysis. EntryPoint analyzed the small business community in Genesee County, which consists of more than 3,000 businesses. As defined by EntryPoint for this research, small business...

Join us in welcoming our newest employee PTAC coordinator Alyssa Frank! We are excited to have her on the team. Welcome,...
06/01/2021

Join us in welcoming our newest employee PTAC coordinator Alyssa Frank! We are excited to have her on the team. Welcome, Alyssa!

Today and everyday, we remember and honor those who lost their lives serving our country.
05/31/2021

Today and everyday, we remember and honor those who lost their lives serving our country.

Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC welcomes Michigan Economic Development Corporation new CEO Quentin Messer, Jr. CE...
05/18/2021

Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC welcomes Michigan Economic Development Corporation new CEO Quentin Messer, Jr. CEcD.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee today named Quentin L. Messer, Jr. as MEDC CEO.

Our office is excited to participate in the City of Flint's upcoming event, "TA, Lines and Loans Oh My! Learn How To Gro...
05/04/2021

Our office is excited to participate in the City of Flint's upcoming event, "TA, Lines and Loans Oh My! Learn How To Grow Your Business in Flint"
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJMkx8d

Interested in learning about selling your goods or services to the government? Join our office tomorrow, May 4th for a w...
05/03/2021

Interested in learning about selling your goods or services to the government? Join our office tomorrow, May 4th for a webinar to learn more.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required! Register here: https://lnkd.in/genbpxp

04/26/2021
Join our PTAC office next week for several exciting trainings! Click the link for each training for more information!Apr...
04/22/2021

Join our PTAC office next week for several exciting trainings! Click the link for each training for more information!

April 27: Ten Things A Contractor Should Know....Post Award
https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59360

April 28: Beta.Sam.Gov Market Research Webinar
https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59983

April 29: Preparing for Boeing Industry Day
https://center-gateway.com/2/gateway/103000/events/event_detail;event_id=59838

All virtual trainings are no cost but pre-registration is required. If there is a particular training you are interested in but don't see it here, please contact our office: [email protected] or (810)600-4066.

Congratulations to PTAC client Lyseon Additive Manufacturing on being honored by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as S...
04/14/2021

Congratulations to PTAC client Lyseon Additive Manufacturing on being honored by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as SmartZone Best Small Business! Congratulations to Chris and the team on this well deserved honor!

LANSING – Michigan Celebrates Small Business, has been honoring small businesses in the state of Michigan for 17 years and today they are announcing the awardees of the 2021 MCSB annual gala. The 2021 gala will take place on July 20 and will feature three award categories including Michigan 50 Com...

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The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC provides procurement advice and counseling to Michigan companies interested in doing business with local, state and federal governments. Our PTAC team has a track record of successfully preparing local businesses to win government contracts on all levels.

Learn more at developflintandgenesee.org/ptac.
Please join us in welcoming one of our newest employees to Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance: Tina Cooley, PTAC coordinator for the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC.

Welcome to the team, Tina!
Economic Development Week gives economic development professionals the opportunity to showcase to the contributions made to their local economy throughout the year.

With that in mind, we're shining a spotlight on our Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC team, who facilitated more than $82.5 million in federal, state, local and subcontracting opportunities for clients throughout Region 6 during DLA fiscal year.

To learn more about how PTAC supports small businesses, visit developflintandgenesee.org/ptac.
“Small businesses are the building blocks of our neighborhoods and we heard residents when they told us support for small businesses is a priority,” said Raquel Thueme, president of the Ruth Mott Foundation. “The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge will help Black, Indigenous, and people of color-owned businesses get the resources and connections they need to thrive.”
The Ruth Mott Foundation is a proud supporter of this project.
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC
Please join us in welcoming one of our newest employees to Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance: Jasmine Mobley, PTAC counselor for the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC.

Welcome to the team, Jasmine!
Is your business looking to expand its customer base? Don't miss Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC's Meet the Buyer event on Aug. 12: Fhttp://ow.ly/qdvr50FHohM
Ann Arbor-based non-profit research institution EntryPoint, along with the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance PTAC, has released the 2021 Genesee County Small Business Analysis.
Mark your calendars: On May 12, Boeing is hosting a virtual industry day for prospective vendors interested in doing business with the aerospace giant. To help businesses get ready, FGCC PTAC is also hosting a prep day for companies that may have questions on how to prepare for the bid.
WE'RE HIRING: We're seeking qualified candidates to apply for the roles of FGCC PTAC Coordinator and YouthQuest Learning Guide. For details, click below and select "Search for Jobs."
With the federal government seeking to buy more American-made products, now is a good time for local companies to connect with the FGCC PTAC.
We are happy to announce the new structure of UM-Flint's Office of Economic Development! Our team supports community and economic development, business engagement, data analysis/GIS mapping, and entrepreneurship. All of these services support campus and community partners throughout the region and state of Michigan.To learn more, please visit www.umflint.edu/oed.

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Interested in doing business with the government? Good news: The FGCC PTAC has a track record of successfully preparing local businesses to win government contracts at the local, state and federal levels.
AJP Commercial Shredding has grown considerably over the past three years—something Owner April January credits, in part, to the assistance of Region 6 PTAC.

To learn about how the Procurement Technical Assistance Center can help your business, visit flintandgenesee.org/ptac.
Meet the Buyer provides a fast-paced, innovative way to connect buyers with vendors from across the region. In advance of the June 19th event, Region 6 PTAC will host a free coaching seminar on June 6 as part of Meet The Buyer Prep.
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