Additional Training
Doing Business with ODOT Virtual Work Session this Spring!
Doing Business with ODOT Virtual Work Session this Spring!
Training Series for Reforestation Contractors
When: Thursday May 1st 2025, 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM PST
Where: Virtual
Partner with ODOT: Learn how at our upcoming event! Discover certifications, projects, procurement, and meet prime contractors. Join us to explore:
- Certifications for your Business presented by the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID)
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Upcoming Projects with Small and Disadvantaged Business Programs with ODOT’s Office of Equity & Civil Rights including:
- Emerging Small Business program (ESB)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program (DBE)
- Small Business Development program (SBDP)
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Procurement training with the Procurement Office including:
- Doing Business with ODOT tips & tricks using ODOT’s procurement site
- Getting prequalified as a Prime Contractor with ODOT
- and a chance to Meet and Q&A with some of ODOT’s Prime Contractors
For more information and to register click here.
8A Certification
8A Certification
When: Wednesday April 23rd, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Parking: Free street parking
Where: PBDG - Faye Burch Training Center for Excellence, 4444 SE 27th Ave, Portland OR 97202 *Please enter using the Holgate Ave. Entrance*
Class Description:
The 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to assist small disadvantaged businesses. Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. 8(a) certified firms may also receive 8(a) sole source direct awards from federal agencies or compete for competitive federal contracts that are set aside exclusively for 8(a) Participants.
Agenda
- Federal marketplace overview
- 8(a) Program eligibility requirements
- 8(a) Program benefits
- Applying for 8(a) and other SBA certifications
- Facilitated by: Joseph Smetak -Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration Portland District Office
Facilitated by: Joseph Smetak -Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration Portland District Office
For more information and to register click here.
SCORE Workshops
Portland SCORE offers over 100 business workshops designed to help you start and grow your own business. These workshops are taught throughout the Portland Metro area by experienced experts, and they are priced modestly. Complete details on each course are available here.
SBA Government Contracting Classroom
SBA has created a series of free online contracting courses designed to help prospective and existing small businesses understand the basics about contracting with governmental agencies. So whether you’re just getting started or looking for ways to compete more successfully in the government contracting marketplace, check out the courses below.
Please click here for additional information on SBA's classes.