Introduction to State Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses (WEBINAR) ONLINE

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Unlock Business Opportunities with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!

Did you know that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts spends billions of dollars each year on goods and services—from office supplies to consulting services—through its network of Statewide Contract vendors?

Join us for an informative workshop designed specifically for small businesses interested in learning how to do business with the state.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How the state procurement process works
• An introduction to COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth’s online procurement platform
• The benefits of becoming a Statewide Contract vendor
• Practical next steps to get your business ready for state contracting opportunities

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to do business with the State of Massachusetts.

Facilitators: Erin Powers, an instructional designer and trainer for the Operational Services Division for over eleven years, conducts classes for both the business community and public buyers. She has also served on several Strategic Sourcing Procurement Teams. Erin’s previous experience includes teaching public school and designing, delivering and managing executive training programs at Harvard University.

Kelly Gollobin Systems and Policy Trainer Operational Services Division.
Kelly Gollobin has provided vendor training at OSD for three years, helping the business community to navigate the technical platform, COMMBUYS, as well as the policies around state procurement. Previously Kelly worked in workforce development as a technical trainer, job coach and business liaison for MassHire career centers.

This informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD).