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SUMMARY:5 Tips For Writing a Better Capabilities Statement - Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine PTAC Senior Counselor Bryan Wallace as he discusses ways to improve your Capabilities Statement. Whether you’re a proven contractor who wants to dust off and freshen up your capabilities statement\, or you’re new to government contracting and you need to create one from nothing\, this webinar will inspire you to take action! Come learn 5 tips to write a stronger capabilities statement. \nRegister Today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/5-tips-for-writing-a-better-capabilities-statement/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/5-tips-for-writing-a-better-capabilities-statement-maine-ptac/
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SUMMARY:Selling to the State of Maine - Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:Join PTAC counselor Morgan Rocheleau as he discusses how getting into the government marketplace at the state level is a great opportunity to grow your business. Learn all the steps to become registered and find opportunities here in the State of Maine. \nRegister Today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/selling-to-the-state-of-maine/ 
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/selling-to-the-state-of-maine-maine-ptac/
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SUMMARY:Understanding Micropurchases - Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:One of the simplest ways to sell things to the Federal government is via something known as a micropurchase. But what is it? Please join Maine PTAC’s Miranda Pelkey for a webinar on micropurchasing in the government sector. Topics to be covered include: what qualifies as a micropurchase\, knowing what your contracting officer wants\, and maximizing your opportunity to secure this type of sole source acquisition. The webinar will be followed by a Q&A to answer any specific questions attendees may have. \nRegister today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/understanding-micropurchases/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/understanding-micropurchases-maine-ptac/
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Getting the Most From Your BidMatch Profile - Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine PTAC Senior Counselor\, Bryan Wallace as he discusses one of Maine PTAC’s most popular FREE services; Bid Match. Bid Match notifies you of contracting opportunities that are of interest to your business. This workshop is for everyone and will benefit both newcomers to Bid Match as well as those who have been receiving daily notifications for years. \nRegister today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/understanding-and-getting-the-most-from-your-bidmatch-profile/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/understanding-and-getting-the-most-from-your-bidmatch-profile-maine-ptac/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the "Buy American Act" and the "Trade Agreement Act" with Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will examine the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act. PTAC Counselor\, Dana Delano and Maine PTAC Director\, Ken Bloch\, will provide a review of both Acts\, explaining important aspects\, and examples to simplify their importance to vendors. Register by 9am on May 6th! Learn more or register today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/understanding-the-buy-american-act-and-the-trade-agreement-act/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/buy-american-and-trade-agreement-acts/
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CATEGORIES:Maine PTAC
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SUMMARY:Using Beta.SAM.gov with Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine PTAC Counselor Morgan Rocheleau as he explores the use of the beta.sam.gov federal website. This high level review will feature several of the tools available to business owners within the beta.sam.gov website. These functions can help business identify how network and grow their business within the federal marketplace. Register today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/using-beta-sam-gov/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/beta-sam-gov-webinar-maine-ptac/
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SUMMARY:Subcontracting Strategies with Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:What is subcontracting and how does it help grow your business? Join Maine PTAC Counselor Ed Dahl as he discusses how to build your business and decrease your risk through subcontracting to a prime government contractor.\n\nIn this webinar\, we will cover the following topics and more:\n\nWhat is a subcontractor and why become one?\nU.S. Gov’t Policy on Subcontracting\nUnderstanding the Subcontracting Contractual Relationship\nFinding Opportunities\nMarketing Your Company\n\nThis webinar’s registration deadline is May 4th at 9am. \nLearn more and register today at: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/subcontracting-strategies/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/subcontracting-strategies-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Basics with Maine PTAC
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) can be intimidating. If you’re a federal contractor or subcontractor you need to know what is in your contract! This webinar will review the basics such as\, what is the FAR\, the basic structure of the FAR for quick reference\, and finally where you can access the FAR and/or agency supplements so you can research them for yourself. This webinar will be led by Bryan Wallace and Dana Delano. Register today: https://www.maineptac.org/emdc_events/get-farsighted-federal-acquisition-regulation-far-basics/
URL:https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/event/maine-ptac-far-basics/
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CATEGORIES:Maine PTAC
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