Procurement Events
Connect with us at procurement events

Find upcoming opportunities to connect with us!

DAS hosts and participates in workshops, clinics, business matchmakers, resource fairs, and summits for Connecticut's businesses. Explore upcoming virtual and in-person opportunities to connect with DAS and our partners while networking with local businesses.

Transportation Matchmaker

Wednesday, November 5, 10 AM - 12 PM

Looking to partner with Transit Districts across the state? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage directly with transportation agencies from across Connecticut. 

Location: MDC Operations Facility & Training Center, 25 Maxin Road, Hartford

Learn more here

 

4th Annual Veterans Business Expo

Wednesday, November 5, 1 PM - 4:30 PM

Join entrepreneurial ecosystem providers that can help you start, grow and expand your small Veteran Owned business!

Location: Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, Gold Star Families Memorial Auditorium, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill

Event Registration (Eventbrite)

 

Building Departments 101: A Guide for Government Officials

Wednesday, November 5, 10 AM - 11 AM

Gain a clear understanding of how local building departments operate and why they are essential to community safety and development. This course introduces government officials to permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and the key roles within a building department—equipping leaders with the knowledge to better support effective operations.

Location: Online 

 

Contract-Ready: A Checklist for Doing Business with the State

Wednesday, November 12, 12 PM - 1 PM

The State of Connecticut depends on businesses to supply the products and services that keep government operations running—from catering to construction and gasoline to guiderails. Contracting opportunities are plentiful, but how do you get started? This session will answer three key questions:

  • Why contract with the state?
  • Is my business ready and how do I get started?
  • What is the Small Business Enterprise Certification Program?

Location: Online - Town of Trumbull

Event Registration (Flyer)

 

2025 Hands-On Certification Clinic

Wednesday, November 19; 12 PM - 2 PM

Join us to review your S/MBE and SAM applications. Receive personalized assistance from the state’s Procurement Division and CT APEX Accelerator. Completed certification helps companies build revenue and find potential new customers through growth and marketing opportunities. SAM registration is a requirement for the CT S/MBE Certification.

Location: The MDC Training Center, 125 Maxim Road, Hartford

To register: Email kevin.nodwell@ct.gov. Space is limited! Registration required

 

State of Connecticut P-Card Program Overview

Wednesday, November 19,10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join for an overview of the State of Connecticut P-card program.  We will provide an overview of program and address migration to new Bank.

Location: Online - DAS

Event Registration (Microsoft)

 

9th Annual Supplier Growth Summit & MatchMaker 

Wednesday - Thursday, November 19 - 20

More details coming soon.

Location: Online - CT Supplier Connection

 

CT Business Matchmaker

Wednesday, December 3; 9 AM - 4 PM

The CT Business Matchmaker is a high-impact networking event designed to connect businesses with government buyers and prime contractors to strengthen our national/local supply chains and open opportunities of procurement for CT businesses. One-on-one prescheduled matchmaking meetings are at the heart of the CT Business Matchmaker. Businesses will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with buyers from federal, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors. The event will also include a dynamic networking Business Expo featuring key resource providers, lenders, prime contractors and government agencies. In addition to a full day of training sessions facilitated by SBA employees, resource partners and contracting experts.

Location: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford

Event Registration