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Government Contracting Workshop Series

The government contracting workshop series hosted by the Aurora-South Metro SBDC and sponsored by Connect2DOT and the Minority Business Office is wrapping up for 2019. The workshops range from the perspective of a business wanting to discover the market potential for their business and what the government buys to the existing business wanting to become better at obtaining and maintaining government contracts.

“Construction Scheduling & Project Management” is coming up THIS FRIDAY, September 6th, 9AM – 11AM, at the Aurora Municipal Center. This workshop is an excellent example of how an existing business can improve on contract delivery and efficiencies. The instructor has over 30 years in the construction industry. Read more and register here.

Other upcoming workshops include “Is Certification Right For Your Business”, Friday, September 13th, 1PM – 3PM, “Your Capability Statement” on Friday, October 18th, 1PM – 3PM, and “Marketing To Prime Contractors” — recently added to the line-up — Friday, November 1st, 1PM – 3PM.

All of the above will take place at the Aurora Municipal Center. Click here to register.

Navigating CDOT Systems

SBDC Programs / By saraeknudsen

Do you want to know more about how to do business with the Colorado Department of Transportation? Here’s your chance. There’s a free webinar TOMORROW, July 17th, 11AM – 12PM — Navigating CDOT Systems, presented by the Program Manager for the Connect2DOT program, Cathy Kramer.

You will receive an email from GoToMeeting with a link to join the webinar upon registration today. Otherwise, call in tomorrow morning, 303-326-8686, and the SBDC staff will forward the link. This workshop will cover the various systems and online resources for doing business with CDOT. It includes the various ways to find and bid on engineering, construction, and goods and services contracts. If you want to maximize your time online and learn CDOT’s various contracting systems, join this webinar for a hands-on look at where to go and how to navigate: Highway & Bridge Construction | Highway & Bridge Design | Goods & Services. Suggested audience: Small business contractors interested in doing business with CDOT. Full description and Registration here.

More government contracting and certification workshops presented by the Aurora-South Metro SBDC.

More workshops presented by Connect2DOT.

Construction Estimating & Bidding NEW DATE

Resources / By saraeknudsen

Construction Estimating & Bidding

Have you been submitting quotes for construction projects but not

getting the work? Do you need help figuring out the right cost for

your bids? Do you want to start winning more subcontracts?

If so, this workshop is a great opportunity to improve your

estimating skills. It will help you refine your estimating process

and create more accurate bids for construction jobs.

The workshop will cover: Estimating set up, details and software | Errors to avoid |

| Bidding | Bid follow up

Suggested Audience: Construction subcontractors, DBE certified firms, contractors interested in working on CDOT and other government construction projects, and any staff responsible for estimating construction jobs.
Thursday, May 30th | 1PM – 3PM | $15 |

Location: Aurora Municipal Center | Register here…

The instructor: Bob Smith has 23 years of construction management

experience, and 10 years as consultant to subcontractors with SBDC.

Bob is the owner of Eaton Cole Construction services and is currently

performing construction management services.
For a list of other upcoming Government Contracting Workshops, click here.

It’s Time for the Expo in Englewood!

Events / By saraeknudsen

3rd Annual Englewood Business Resource & Lenders Expo

Did you realize there is a wealth of business resources at your fingertips?

* Learn about Opportunity Zones.
* Learn how to expand your business by getting certified for potential government contracts.
* Learn how you may receive help streamlining your manufacturing business.
* Learn about how the library can help with business marketing research.
* Hear from the area’s nonprofit lenders and what they can do for your business.
* Hear from the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
* Visit directly with all of the above–and MORE!

The third annual Englewood Business Resource & Lenders Expo is being held Friday, March 22nd, 8:00 – 9:30 AM, at the Englewood Civic Center, 2nd floor Community Room. Twenty business resource partners will each give a short introduction to their services. Marcia McGilley of the Aurora-South Metro SBDC will emcee the event, and the City of Englewood will give an update from the Economic Development Office. A continental breakfast will be served, AND it’s all FREE. Get all the details for this free event here.

LEADING EDGE for Transportation Industry

Events / By saraeknudsen

LEADING EDGE for Transportation
Architecture, Engineering, Construction

Sign up today for this award-winning business planning course designed specifically for highway design and construction contractors. The cost has been reduced for this March 28 – May 22 program only. These nine weeks could change the course for your business growth.

Download the flyer here. | Register here…