Topics include: Government lingo, acquisition procedures, market research, marketing materials (capabilities statements, business cards, website, etc.), successful marketing strategies, DSBS, and more
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
No more registrations will be taken at this time.
SBA HUBZone Hands-on Registrations
*Must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to arrival*
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Hamilton-South Caddo Library Computer Lab
2111 W. Bert Kouns Ind Loop, Shreveport LA
Cost is FREE
SBA 8(a) and/or Woman-owned Business Hands-on Registrations
*Must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to arrival*
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hamilton-South Caddo Library
2111 W. Bert Kouns Ind Loop, Shreveport LA
Cost is FREE
Responding Successfully to Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Topics include: Government buying procedures, subcontracting, multiple award schedules, understanding common types of solicitations and standard forms, preparation, proposal response, and negotiations
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
400 Edwards St, Shreveport LA 71101
Cost is FREE
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Government buying procedures, subcontracting, multiple award schedules, understanding common types of solicitations and standard forms, preparation, proposal response, and negotiations.
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Topics include: Government lingo, acquisition procedures, market research, targeting tips (who, what, when, where, how), marketing materials (capabilities statements, business cards, website, etc.), successful marketing strategies, Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), and more
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Innovative Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program
*For Research and Development companies/NAICS 541711 and 541712. The Federal government awards financing for early stage R&D at small tech companies. Topics: Overview of the program, Phases, award data, considerations, process, pitfalls, and best practices
Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:00am – 11:00 am
Shreveport Chamber Plaza
400 Edwards St, Shreveport LA 71101
Cost is FREE
Hosted by the NW LA Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday May 16, 2019 in Shreveport Bossier
North LA Regional Technology Event
Full-day event focused on Small Business Innovation:
SBIR & STTR Programs, Plus State Based Entrepreneur Offerings
Presented by Louisiana Technology Transfer Office and the SBIR Consortium (SBIRC)
Part of the LA FAST (Federal and State Technology) Program in conjunction with
the U.S. Small Business Administration
HOSTED BY:
Academic Success Center at Bossier Parish Community College
STEM Building, at the National Cyber Research Park
6300 Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111
Corporate Sponsors: Praeses and Radiance Technologies
Workshop portion conducted by BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting
Come learn how your R&D capabilities and innovative ideas can become reality!!
• SBIR-STTR updates
• Intellectual property and SBIR
• Access to federal labs (NASA, etc.)
• Commercialization training
• Proposal preparation
• State resources you can use
• Industry/university partnerships
• Networking
More information coming soon on agenda, registration,etc.
BONUS – Pre-Event Reception
Join us on Wednesday May 15th from 5:30 to 7:30PM
Enjoy food, spirits (cash bar) and quality networking,
thanks to: SBIRC, Praeses, & Radiance Technologies
Location to be announced